Tuesday, February 17, 2009

--hodaka tanks--

a few years ago i used one of these on
the bike i built for scott. i wanted to use something
different, something with a little more shape.
they're kinda pigs when you get em.... a little too bulky
and tall in the back. narrowed it and shortened the back and moved
the gas cap up. they got those cool white plastic caps.


start

whale


finish

20 comments:

The Vintagent said...

I think I might be reading double.
I think I might be reading double.

Big Dirty said...

I dig the before and after Max!!!

You have any other progress pics?

Gomez said...

I kind of enjoy the look of the bulky original, but I'm sure its shit to ride.

J.Coops said...

sick looking for sure!

...and then there was Jimmy Two Times who got that nickname cause he said everything twice like "I'm gonna go get the papers, get the papers."

Corra said...

The result is gorgeous! Tell Jasin his Pan IS THE BEST CHOPPER I'VE EVER SEEN.
Greetings from Italy.

max schaaf said...

oops. oops
on the double.
jasins pan is insane

Mark Harris said...

This has always been one if not the BEST paint jobs and patterns I've seen.

Thanks for the deck,Max. Black & red--badass!

scott pommier said...

thanks max!

Pat said...

Great pics and tips Max! Thanks

Canada Rob said...

love this bike... the street chopper coverage was great on this!

scotthn said...

when i saw this bike on JJ, it blew my mind, then i saw jasin's pan...also mind blowing. is there an evil genius thing happening with you guys?

P.S. i'm buying you a beer next time your in vancouver.

Screws Hampden said...

Holy shit that looks rad. I'm keeping my 73 CB500 tank intact, but that shape and paint make me want to reconsider. . .

Anonymous said...

I second what Kill Joyce said about the original looking cool but probrably sucking to lean over. Hey if anyone hasn't seen the 4 Q feature on Skatebook be sure to check it out; that turned out great Max!

"Mother" said...
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"Mother" said...

I dig the Tanks ........tried once to fit a husky tank ...........Man , rehab was Fun!.......

andy said...

yeah i thought a husky tank would be cool too, max good forsight on trimming the fat off, it looks really good.

Fritz said...

think I like the looks of the tall bars w/ red grips better, but man if that tank don't just fit perfect, coulda made a bitchin toaster though.

Mr. Lentini said...

that suburban is sick and that paint is tits

BigEarl said...

how much did you come across the hodaka tank for$?
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eddy said...

Bike is of the hook! One of my favorite bikes! nice work MAX...