Cb650 gas tanks

[smithmackay]

I have a 82 cb650 nighthawk and i am looking to make it into a cafe racer. I don't know if this is possible? I would like to put a different gas tank on, like one from the 79 cb650.  I would just like to have a project bike and make it into something? What is the best way to go with this year/model, bomber or cafe racer? Thanks for your time.

[atb]

It seems like the bobber, hard tail style is more popular with nighthawk modders. The angles of the bike aren't really conducive to a cafe style. The exhaust positioning makes rearsets a little awkward with a good chance of your toes melting. If you are ambitious I think you could have a cool cafe thats a little different than the standard cb750 with clip ons. Either way i'm eager to see what you come up with.

[smithmackay]

I think my biggest question is about the gas tank.. I really wish that the older styles will fit them..

[Bumblebee]

The frame is basically the same. I don't have the manual with me at the moment and I wasn't looking for that specific thing however based on pictures in the shop manual, I recall some differences. I'm fairly sure the fuel tank attach points are not the same. Details beyond that I can't recall at the moment.

[medger]

What shape is your tank in? If you find the one you want and your tank is in decent condition would you be selling it when you replace it?