jetflow tank finally (completed the vintage theme)

[kensmurray]

It took a while but I finally got a tank for my Jetflow. I paid dearly, glad i'm making a little overtime. Wouldn't you know I'd get a tank a couple days after mounting a battery box to power my headlight. If all goes well I may have it by the weekend.
Kenny

 

[Jpromo]

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I paid dearly for my Colorflow tank when I finally found one in original paint too :lol: Congrats though! It'll feel good despite the sting of the cost. Those Higgins just look right when they're all complete.

 

[honestherman]

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Happy for you finding your Tank. Do you have any pictures of your Tank Find? Looks like the people who found these tanks paid Dearly.
How does that break down to dollars or did you trade something for them? Curious after reading your post.

 

[dogdart]

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They are high in demand , seems you either got to be really lucky , or pay . I don't have one

 

[Houndog]

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I got real lucky ,I have a frame and tank enroute to my house now...Can't wait to see yours....

 

[kngtmat]

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Real cool, I can't wait to see it when you get it.

 

[kensmurray]

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My tank isn't perfect by any means and I paid 200.00 . I went for it because I haven't seen one for sale since I bought my frame in July 2012 and I've looked a lot. It's exspensive to piece a bike together. I should have built a Schwinn. :mrgreen:
Kenny

 

[Jpromo]

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My tank isn't perfect by any means and I paid 200.00 . I went for it because I haven't seen one for sale since I bought my frame in July 2012 and I've looked a lot. It's exspensive to piece a bike together. I should have built a Schwinn. :mrgreen:
Kenny

That's actually a pretty decent price for how many people need them, since they were only made a year or two, I believe. I paid almost double for my Colorflow one :shock: but with all 8 original jewels, that'll happen. Also, the original paint patina matched my bike perfectly so I had to have it. Also, I got a fair price for the rest of the bike so, in the end, I'm still in it for less than what it's worth.

 

[Houndog]

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$200 Doesn't seem that high to me..It's a rare tank and also one of the top 3 coolest IMO....
If your like me and don't ever plan on selling yours hell even if ya do sell it that tank will
never go down in value...

And now you a very cool battery box for another bike....

 

[kensmurray]

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I have to admit it is one of the coolest looking tanks out there with the side intakes. But I fell in love with the Jetflow frame before I ever seen the tank. I like the way the middle bar turns down, it's just different from the other balloon bikes. I just hope I like the tank on the bike, so it doesn't become another piece of wall art like the rear rack has become.
kenny

 

[kensmurray]

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Hi guys, I got my tank today. The mail man didn't have it so I had to go to the post office to get it, I wasn't going to wait another day for it.
Kenny

Not a good idea, when I'm going to shoulder therapy. Just do it and beg for forgiveness later.

My son taking the Jetflow for a cruise.

 

[SCHWINNRAY69]

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Looks 100 times better! :wink: I've got the same Summit hat :mrgreen:

 

[kensmurray]

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Thanks Schwinnray, I'm very happy with the tank. Just need to get the headlight wired in and a horn.
I've dealt with Summit Racing for many yrs.
Kenny

 

[Houndog]

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Awesome!!! Just my opinion,but I think it would look better with a fatter tire up front now...

 

[kensmurray]

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Thanks Houndog, for the comments. If I were to go to a larger front tire, I would have to change the front rim also. I'm running a flat rim in the back and a drop center rim in the front to give it more of a visual difference between the front and back. Back tire is a 2.35, and the front is a 1.50 I've just always liked the drag race look.
I wouldn't be able to pull a wheelie, with a fatter tire, I can barely get this pig off the ground now. :mrgreen:
Kenny

 

[kingfish254]

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Keep the Fat/ Skinny combo. I think it looks killer!
Super job on this build!!!

 

[kensmurray]

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Thanks Kingfish. I really enjoy riding this bike.
Kenny

 

[kensmurray]

Re: jetflow tank finally ( tank is mounted )

The Jetflow is built with all vintage parts except for the seat post and the tires. So to complete the vintage look I picked up two Carlisle tires from a couple members. The back tire is a 2.18 Thunderbolt Dart, front is a 1.75 Zepher Flyte. I distressed the paint on the forks to look more like the original paint on the frame.
Here's a few pictures of the changes.
Kenny