> Just got my gas tank back from MOYER Renu and am wondering about the
> purpose/necessity of applying the felt strips as Moss has
> pictured in it's catalogue.
Certainly not essential, IMO, but they do seem to help stop squeaks and
prevent the straps trying to rub through the tank. A TR actually flexes a
good deal under spirited driving, so the tank 'works' against the body.
> Also, another question, a
> length of what looks like insulating material was resting under
> the tank. Was this
> for sound deadening?
Same thing, it forms a somewhat flexible mount for the tank.
Don't know if they still sell it, but Home Depot used to sell synthetic felt
weather-stripping that made a good substitute for the original felt on my
TR3A. You can also order it from MMC :
http://www.mcmaster.com/
Randall
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