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looking for a leather tank cover for my sport tank.
Posted: Tue Jun 08, 2021 12:50 pm
by situationrad
I posted in the wanted section with no luck. I am looking to replace the old tank cover on my r69s, it's been on there since the 70s and time has caught up with it. It looks very very similar to the one offered by Blue Moon whom tell me their cover is NLA sadly. Does anyone have any leads??
Re: looking for a leather tank cover for my sport tank.
Posted: Tue Jun 08, 2021 2:40 pm
by Wayne J in MA
I think you should be able to bring your existing cover to any small leather worker. He can use that one as a template.
Re: looking for a leather tank cover for my sport tank.
Posted: Wed Jun 09, 2021 5:24 pm
by situationrad
Wayne J in MA wrote: ↑Tue Jun 08, 2021 2:40 pm
I think you should be able to bring your existing cover to any small leather worker. He can use that one as a template.
If I can't find one I will have to go that route. If I do, I will upload a template for others.
Re: looking for a leather tank cover for my sport tank.
Posted: Thu Jun 10, 2021 12:42 am
by Lincoln
You might get in touch with this guy, in Ukraine. He made a tank cover for my R100S with somewhat different dimensions than the covers on his website, which seem designed to best fit contemporary Urals. I got the cover within 10 days of ordering, and am very satisfied with the quality, especially for the price.
You could see if he'd make one to cover your 69S tank, according to your specifications.
https://www.etsy.com/listing/694986490/ ... A5EALw_wcB
all best, Lincoln
Re: looking for a leather tank cover for my sport tank.
Posted: Fri Jun 11, 2021 12:48 pm
by situationrad
Lincoln wrote: ↑Thu Jun 10, 2021 12:42 am
You might get in touch with this guy, in Ukraine. He made a tank cover for my R100S with somewhat different dimensions than the covers on his website, which seem designed to best fit contemporary Urals. I got the cover within 10 days of ordering, and am very satisfied with the quality, especially for the price.
You could see if he'd make one to cover your 69S tank, according to your specifications.
https://www.etsy.com/listing/694986490/ ... A5EALw_wcB
all best, Lincoln
I will look into this. I am not in a real rush, I am still holding out for this older style. His tank covers look really nice.
Re: looking for a leather tank cover for my sport tank.
Posted: Sun Oct 17, 2021 7:52 pm
by situationrad
I am still looking. I was out bid each time on the two that popped up on ebay recently. Has anyone come across one?
Re: looking for a leather tank cover for my sport tank.
Posted: Thu Oct 21, 2021 11:01 pm
by R68
I have a very nice original that I'll sell it for somewhat less than those more-than-obscene fleabay bid prices. They were made in France, original price from B&S was $16.90 for the sport tank size...they also made a leather tank bag, and a leather lap robe that I've never seen an example of...contact me off website if you still want one?
Re: looking for a leather tank cover for my sport tank.
Posted: Tue Nov 02, 2021 1:05 am
by situationrad
R68 wrote: ↑Thu Oct 21, 2021 11:01 pm
contact me off website if you still want one?
I sent you a private message, not sure how to get a hold of you off website.
Re: looking for a leather tank cover for my sport tank.
Posted: Tue Sep 12, 2023 1:08 am
by ElenaGonzalez
Do you know where I can find some useful info on leather tanning?
Re: looking for a leather tank cover for my sport tank.
Posted: Tue Sep 12, 2023 9:23 am
by JonasPittman
I totally get the struggle of finding vintage motorcycle parts. While you're on the hunt for that tank cover, you might also want to check out Von Baer's leather goods at
vonbaer.com. They have some stylish accessories that could complement your classic ride.