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Title: what other Suzuki tanks will fit an 02?
Post by: Aerospike on August 15, 2006, 05:25:49 PM
Hey guys, I'm trying to get all the needed parts together so I can start riding once I heal.  Finding gas tanks is a little difficult.  Is it possible to fit another tank from suzuki to my 02? 
Title: Re: what other Suzuki tanks will fit an 02?
Post by: average on August 15, 2006, 05:29:05 PM
yep, any gs tank will work. But , I would stick with a newer tank on your 02. The pre 01 tanks would look outdated....
Title: Re: what other Suzuki tanks will fit an 02?
Post by: Aerospike on August 15, 2006, 05:31:09 PM
Right, but can I use one from a GSXR or SV?  I also want to have the bigger capacity of the 01+
Title: Re: what other Suzuki tanks will fit an 02?
Post by: average on August 15, 2006, 05:32:03 PM
I dont think so,Tim....    :dunno_white:
Title: Re: what other Suzuki tanks will fit an 02?
Post by: Alphamazing on August 15, 2006, 05:32:15 PM
Quote from: average on August 15, 2006, 05:29:05 PM
yep, any gs tank will work. But , I would stick with a newer tank on your 02. The pre 01 tanks would look outdated....

The pre-'01 tanks will bolt up, but the seat won't match correctly.

Quote from: Aerospike on August 15, 2006, 05:31:09 PM
Right, but can I use one from a GSXR or SV?  I also want to have the bigger capacity of the 01+

No.

GS500 tanks from 2001 to 2006 will work.
Title: Re: what other Suzuki tanks will fit an 02?
Post by: TragicImage on August 15, 2006, 05:34:39 PM
ebay had a 01+ tank for 129 BIN... I think.... if I remember from my midnight searches.
Title: Re: what other Suzuki tanks will fit an 02?
Post by: Aerospike on August 15, 2006, 05:36:35 PM
Thanks. 

So how much do the vinyl stickers cost?
Title: Re: what other Suzuki tanks will fit an 02?
Post by: TragicImage on August 15, 2006, 05:41:57 PM
what are stickers for?
Title: Re: what other Suzuki tanks will fit an 02?
Post by: Aerospike on August 15, 2006, 05:45:34 PM
is the silver trim on the tank painted?
Title: Re: what other Suzuki tanks will fit an 02?
Post by: Alphamazing on August 15, 2006, 05:47:05 PM
Quote from: Aerospike on August 15, 2006, 05:45:34 PM
is the silver trim on the tank painted?

It's under the clearcoat.
Title: Re: what other Suzuki tanks will fit an 02?
Post by: Aerospike on August 15, 2006, 05:50:19 PM
Crap! So how much should a paint job cost to get it back to stock look?
Title: Re: what other Suzuki tanks will fit an 02?
Post by: TragicImage on August 15, 2006, 05:50:55 PM
well... the one I saw was bright yellow....


So, you'd of wanted to paint it anyways.... if you sand it yourself... probably 60 bucks or so???
Title: Re: what other Suzuki tanks will fit an 02?
Post by: Aerospike on August 15, 2006, 05:55:18 PM
Alright.  Thanks guys, I'll see if I can get the dent on mine pulled and repaint it
Title: Re: what other Suzuki tanks will fit an 02?
Post by: average on August 15, 2006, 06:33:14 PM
Quote from: TragicImage on August 15, 2006, 05:34:39 PM
ebay had a 01+ tank for 129 BIN... I think.... if I remember from my midnight searches.
Pssst.....I bought it :laugh: :laugh:     O0     :thumb:
Title: Re: what other Suzuki tanks will fit an 02?
Post by: Aerospike on August 15, 2006, 06:37:41 PM
I guess a big problem with dented tanks is rust on the inside. Right?
Title: Re: what other Suzuki tanks will fit an 02?
Post by: average on August 15, 2006, 06:38:31 PM
Correction: the tank I bought was black.
Title: Re: what other Suzuki tanks will fit an 02?
Post by: average on August 15, 2006, 09:11:48 PM
Here is the one....     http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&rd=1,1&item=4597484025&sspagename=STRK%3AMEWA%3AIT  I've been watching this tank for about 2 months.
Title: Re: what other Suzuki tanks will fit an 02?
Post by: dgyver on August 16, 2006, 05:08:22 AM
Quote from: Aerospike on August 15, 2006, 06:37:41 PM
I guess a big problem with dented tanks is rust on the inside. Right?
Just because it is dented on the outside does not mean it is rusted on the inside.