So my 2001 gs500e's tank is shot. It's rusting on the inside and the previous owner did a terrible job of trying to seal it. I'm having a heck of a time trying to find a replacement. Any tips are much appreciated. Thanks.
I'd just say post a "Wanted to Buy" thread in the for sale/wanted section and keep an eye on eBay for when one pops up that you want. Tanks seem to be one of the harder to come by items (at a reasonable price, that is). Good luck.
How rusted is rusting.. you might be able to get a sealer kit and then JB weld any pit rusting at the bottom of the tank... Would be much cheaper then trying to replace the tank too.
97 on ebay:
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/1987-Suzuki-GSXR-750-/220823838889?pt=US_motorcycles&hash=item336a2060a9
i believe it'll work for ya, not 100% though
Quote from: steezin_and_wheezin on August 08, 2011, 12:12:10 PM
97 on ebay:
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/1987-Suzuki-GSXR-750-/220823838889?pt=US_motorcycles&hash=item336a2060a9
i believe it'll work for ya, not 100% though
A 97 tank would "work", but 2001+ is the new shape. The 2001 seat and plastics wouldn't fit up perfectly. Also the link you posted was to a 87 GSXR. :dunno_black:
that's what i get for posting with one eye on the forum and the other on autocad :oops:
ebay's no help for a cheap solution then. its ethier ~100 for the old '97 tank (http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/97-Suzuki-GS500-500-FUEL-GAS-PETRO-TANK-/200637496815?pt=Motorcycles_Parts_Accessories&hash=item2eb6ed3def) or 300+ for a new one.
goodluck with the search, i'll try to pay more attention to what i'm posting haha
Quote from: cosmiccharlie on August 08, 2011, 12:22:14 PM
Quote from: steezin_and_wheezin on August 08, 2011, 12:12:10 PM
97 on ebay:
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/1987-Suzuki-GSXR-750-/220823838889?pt=US_motorcycles&hash=item336a2060a9
i believe it'll work for ya, not 100% though
A 97 tank would "work", but 2001+ is the new shape. The 2001 seat and plastics wouldn't fit up perfectly. Also the link you posted was to a 87 GSXR. :dunno_black:
Not to mention a 97 tank will be 1 to 1.5 gallons less.I put the 01+ tanks on my older bikes.