petrol tank for Matchless G2 1961

[andrew brough]

I am rebuilding a 1961 Matchless G2 and a 1966 G2CSR. Do they have different petrol tanks? I was given to understand the earlier tank was smaller(3 Gal.),with a seam. Is this correct?

[Rangy65]

Hi Andrew there are three types of tank for lightweights. early machines & CS model have a smaller tank. Later machines had the same size tank but it differed in how the knee grips fitted.

The 1961 model should have the tank with knee grips that fit over the welded on straps and the CSR should have the smooth tank with stick on knee grips.

This all depends on how original you want the bikes to be or which tanks you like best. The rusty tank is a late one with out weld on straps.

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Hope this helps

[andrew brough]

Thank you for that detailed and well illustrated reply. exactly the information that I needed. Many thanks,Andrew.

[andrew brough]

Hi, I have found this tank for my Matchless G2 1961. Would this have been an original colour scheme? l like the shadow of the missing tank badge.[img224033][/img]

[Rob Harknett]

Hi, I have found this tank for my Matchless G2 1961. Would this have been an original colour scheme? l like the shadow of the missing tank badge.[img224033][/img]

Looks like you are a guest unable to post pictures. Facilities are limited on the club website and forum to non club members. I may be a good idea to join the club. The club has many spare parts for lightweights, you may need. You also get the monthly club magazine plus many more member benefits. Free use of the club forum is limited to 90 days.