tim68 Posted March 21, 2009 Share Posted March 21, 2009 Hi all, Ive got a 1980 xs650 special brought from the States last year. Its been with Paul at his garage (Hondatech) on the Wirral while he worked his magic and its now running well, all perished bits replaced, new tyres and bits replaced that were robbed while it waited for export (petcock and fuel cap) Since we put petrol in it the tank has erupted in small blisters which grew and on bursting one and scraping back the paint a pinhole was found which indicates the inside is rotted. I now need a tank to finish the job and was wondering if anyone has any suggestions about what could be used ie xs750 850 etc whether they would need altering to fit or can be put straight on or any other makes (someone suggested the tank from a Honda cb650c) Any help/info/suggestions would be really appreciated. Great site. Thanks Tim Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moderator drewpy Posted March 21, 2009 Moderator Share Posted March 21, 2009 Hi all, Ive got a 1980 xs650 special brought from the States last year. Its been with Paul at his garage (Hondatech) on the Wirral while he worked his magic and its now running well, all perished bits replaced, new tyres and bits replaced that were robbed while it waited for export (petcock and fuel cap) Since we put petrol in it the tank has erupted in small blisters which grew and on bursting one and scraping back the paint a pinhole was found which indicates the inside is rotted. I now need a tank to finish the job and was wondering if anyone has any suggestions about what could be used ie xs750 850 etc whether they would need altering to fit or can be put straight on or any other makes (someone suggested the tank from a Honda cb650c) Any help/info/suggestions would be really appreciated. Great site. Thanks Tim line the tank with POR15, available from www.frost.co.uk £33 inc vat Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tim68 Posted March 21, 2009 Author Share Posted March 21, 2009 line the tank with POR, available from www.frost.co.uk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tim68 Posted March 22, 2009 Author Share Posted March 22, 2009 Thanks Drewpy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Khunangkaro Posted March 24, 2009 Share Posted March 24, 2009 line the tank with POR15, available from www.frost.co.uk £33 inc vat Wish I could find that in Bangkok. Have a tank that would appreciate.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moderator mervin Posted March 24, 2009 Moderator Share Posted March 24, 2009 Special XS650 here Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jeepurz Posted March 24, 2009 Share Posted March 24, 2009 If you can lay your hands on a cb 500 T tank 1975 its a good fit and good look for a cafe, ive also seen the 750 tripple yamy standard on several . 500T tank in pic. on a 76 xs standard. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moderator drewpy Posted March 24, 2009 Moderator Share Posted March 24, 2009 If you can lay your hands on a cb 500 T tank 1975 its a good fit and good look for a cafe, ive also seen the 750 tripple yamy standard on several . 500T tank in pic. on a 76 xs standard. the xs750 tank looks good on an XS400!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tim68 Posted March 26, 2009 Author Share Posted March 26, 2009 Thanks everyone for your ideas and suggestions. Found a tank on ebay from the States looks good (wrong colour) and with shipping isnt too pricey either. Should hopefully be out next week Thanks again Tim Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
codeboy262 Posted April 28, 2009 Share Posted April 28, 2009 Hi all, Ive got a 1980 xs650 special brought from the States last year. Its been with Paul at his garage (Hondatech) on the Wirral while he worked his magic and its now running well, all perished bits replaced, new tyres and bits replaced that were robbed while it waited for export (petcock and fuel cap) Since we put petrol in it the tank has erupted in small blisters which grew and on bursting one and scraping back the paint a pinhole was found which indicates the inside is rotted. I now need a tank to finish the job and was wondering if anyone has any suggestions about what could be used ie xs750 850 etc whether they would need altering to fit or can be put straight on or any other makes (someone suggested the tank from a Honda cb650c) Any help/info/suggestions would be really appreciated. Great site. Thanks Tim Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
codeboy262 Posted April 28, 2009 Share Posted April 28, 2009 I have a tank from a 1973 TX500 which is in pretty good shape. If you are interested, let me know. Bob Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tim68 Posted May 30, 2009 Author Share Posted May 30, 2009 Sorry Bob only just logged in and seen your offer, thanks very much but as it went I ended up with 2 tanks, ones on the bike and shes running well. Thanks again Tim Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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