Project "UVL" - Part 5 - Custom Oil Tank

I didn't think that the oil tank in the VL Fuel tank was enough capacity and I didn't really want oil lines going up to the fuel tanks, so I just made my own. I mimicked a classic horseshoe shape. It has a return and vent line to support the recirculating oil system featured in U motors.

[@robertrusso877]

Recently found your channel and I’m loving it! Nice trick with the lapping compound. I’m going to definitely steal that. Keep the content coming. Thanks!

[@thomaskirkpatrick4031]

That's a sweet oil tank, nice job. Again, nice to see some fabrication skills actually being used. You could have just as easily opened a catalog and picked.

[@thomaskirkpatrick4031]

I'm sure you're aware, there's a hundred guys on TH-cam assembling bikes. And that just it, they buy a bunch of parts and bolt them on. It's refreshing to someone that can fabricate a part when necessary.

[@robertmcmahon1221]

Cool stuff.

[@dennymcfastlane8530]

Enjoyed the build, but it's strange that you did not do a video of the completed UVL Project.

[@andrewboey4838]

and THANK YOU,... i learnd it is called Lapping Compound! Gonna get some now!

[@ChucksCycles]

Great! Thanks for watching!

[@gpav1]

Funny I did the same thing with my press making a garage brake.... lol... 25yr ago and still have it

[@andrewboey4838]

best video on how to bend and weld a oil tank! thank you. Question, what is the thickness of the sheet metal you used? How many MM?

[@patrickmuraszewski3606]

What kind of battery do u run in a pan like that . I have some old bikes with wrap around tanks and battery choices for 12volt bikes are limited. Love your channel keep up the good work .

[@charleslawrence6553]

Thanks, I cant remember the part number off hand but its just a gel 12V. I know the battery box looks a bit shallow, with the tank in the bike the battery will be about flush with the frame. I will make a cover that goes on top. I wanted to make the battery tray as shallow as possible not only for oil tank capacity but also expose the battery to minimal heat. Thanks again for watching!

[@steveperkins6172]

Do you have anymore videos of your flathead build. I take it you are running a jock shift with the ratchet transmission and chain primary. Is that correct?

[@ChucksCycles]

Check out my channel, I'm still working on it. It will be tank shift and belt primary.

[@thomaskirkpatrick4031]

Isn't that battery box a little small?

[@ChucksCycles]

It’s kick only so a small battery is all that is necessary.