Metal working – Method of mechanical manufacture – Converting
Patent
1995-10-23
1999-03-23
Echols, P. W.
Metal working
Method of mechanical manufacture
Converting
150167, 180219, 29428, B62K 1100, B65D 6502
Patent
active
058843809
ABSTRACT:
A motorcycle gas tank cover comprising a sheet of material shaped to cover a stock gas tank to modify the appearance of the size and shape of the tank. The gas tank cover is attachable to the gas tank by connectors and fasteners which secure the gas tank in place. The appearance of the gas tank is modified without removing or replacing the gas tank. The present invention provides a method and apparatus to frequently modify the appearance of motorcycle gas tank and the total look of the motorcycle that does not require replacing any motorcycle parts.
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