r6 vs. yzf tank

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r6 vs. yzf tank

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i cant seem to find a definitive answer to this; I know a YZF tank will fit nicely on the fzr frame but will a R6 tank also fit relatively well on a fzr frame?
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correct me if i'm wrong everyone, but i believe the r6 tank has more of a curve to it so you end up with a gap on the left and right sides in between the tank and the frame. i'm pretty sure shredex tried this (or was it an r1 tank, not sure).
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Re: r6 vs. yzf tank

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i know there is a small curve on the bottom edge on both sides, but im more concerned with the width and lenght and depth...
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Re: r6 vs. yzf tank

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there is a thread on this...Match417 has a R6 tank on his FZR
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XBVcy5vWwL8
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UcsrJIU5zAw
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Re: r6 vs. yzf tank

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I have an r6 tank on mine but it doesnt match up well here is your definitive answer.
Tank looks nice imo from a distance.
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See those Gaps?
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That said I would go with the YZF tank if I were you.

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thanks guys
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95FZR600 wrote:Either tank will work but if you look at the gap above something might be made to fit like the newer R6's have. The YZF 600 tank will need nothing but in my opinion, they both look good when installed right.
I agree, my intentions were to make a fiberglass mid piece for the R6 tank

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