Complex sentence: The fuel tank on the V-Rod is located underneath the seat, placing the driver on top of it, rather than the usual frontal placement, the "tank" in this place is simple dressing, hiding the frame.
Split into simpler sentences: The fuel tank on the V-Rod is located underneath the seat, placing the driver on top of it, rather than the usual frontal placement. The "tank" in this case is simple dressing, hiding the frame.