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Thanks for all your input. I'm not married to the Honda, it is my first choice allthough I'm getting mixed numbers on its actual weight of 205lbs to 214lbs. I have not purchased my steering cable yet. I also have not purchased my new tank. What was the size of the original tank? Maybe I could put 2 tanks on either side with battery in middle under aft seat and raise it as suggested to to of seat risers.

This is why this forum board is so great. All this valuable input. Many thanks!