Hi Pete the bits you wanted to see. Together the oil tank and engine plate weighs about 5 or 6 kilos. The tank is a hatchet job.
I would think it's possible to drop the engine a bit and leave the tank as it is. It looks easy to lift the suspension if you want the ground clearance. Two nice thick pieces of alloy from the front mount to the back to mount the engine and brace with a welded on bash plate should be strong enough for a 250cc. I wouldn't rely on the motor to hold the bike together.
There are more pictures on my Photobucket album. Started spraying primer.
I would think it's possible to drop the engine a bit and leave the tank as it is. It looks easy to lift the suspension if you want the ground clearance. Two nice thick pieces of alloy from the front mount to the back to mount the engine and brace with a welded on bash plate should be strong enough for a 250cc. I wouldn't rely on the motor to hold the bike together.
There are more pictures on my Photobucket album. Started spraying primer.
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