Anyone have a Gas Tank they'll let go cheap?

[Wrightboy]

Just one thing after another...

Gas tank apparently was full of holes (rust) and the PO patched it up and sealed it. Paint swelled and it's started leaking in like 4 spots this week.

Been checking out my options, was thinking about seeing if it would be welded (if I could find anyone who knew how to do it safely). But I wanted to check and make sure no one had an old tank lying around they can gaurentee will hold for at least a year. Seriously haven't gone an entire week without running into an issue with this bike.

It's a 90 EL if that makes any difference.

Thanks,
Wright.

[ryott52]

There's one off an '06 on ebay right now for about $75 shipped, but unless you have one of the newer seats that won't fit on your bike.

[franke3c]

I have one for $40 + shipping.

[Wrightboy]

Sent you a PM franke3c.

[ben2go]

There's one off an '06 on ebay right now for about $75 shipped, but unless you have one of the newer seats that won't fit on your bike.

Yes it will fit and you do not need a newer seat.You just need to make brackets to hold the front of the tail plastics.I have an 89 with an 04 tank and stock 89 seat.

[ryott52]

That's good to know, I assumed that the new tanks don't fit with the old style seats, since they changed the seats when they changed the tanks.

[ben2go]

Just for reference.I will do a write up about installing a newer tank on an older bike when I get back Sunday.I am currently away from home.Here are some pics from my build post.

My 1989 GS with an 04 tank and original 89 seat.

[Tombstones81]

^^ that would be friggin Sweet!

nothin but newer tanks out there or ridiculously priced older ones

[ben2go]

It's a little more to it than a dirrect swap, but nothing that a few hours on the weekend and some cheap supplies won't cure.

[Azzy]

PM sent, have one, but not sure what the going price for one is.

[Wrightboy]

Azzy, didn't get anything but would love to make a deal. Killing me not being able to ride.

-Wright