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Title: Wanted - 1992 GS500 Gas Tank
Post by: Yves Blanchette on July 28, 2014, 06:24:51 PM
Looking for a Gas Tank for a 1992 GS500. I believe the tank is the same from 1989 to 1996. Color is not important. Condition of the inside is. The tank can have a few dings but no major dents. Thanks in advance
Title: Re: Wanted - 1992 GS500 Gas Tank
Post by: Nakedguy on August 01, 2014, 10:11:03 PM
I have one, but it will take some work and patience to get it right. The PO rusted then poorly coated the tank. I made things worse when I drained it to fix a dent and paint it, the rust and coating got worse and the coating started to peel. The exterior needs new paint and the interior needs a muratic acids and bb bath. It's a tank from my 92. I ran out of patience and bought a new one.
Title: Re: Wanted - 1992 GS500 Gas Tank
Post by: Yves Blanchette on August 03, 2014, 06:34:56 PM
Wow, your story sounds like mine ....
thanks ...I`ll still try to find something not so "demanding"
Title: Re: Wanted - 1992 GS500 Gas Tank
Post by: Nakedguy on August 04, 2014, 02:39:15 PM
I ended up buying a 99' tank from parts outlaw.com. Not sure if they had it in stock but tried to order a 92 tank, which was discontinued.  I originally tried to first have a radiator shop fix the original. A couple of them quoted $300. So I figured spend the extra and get a fresh tank.
Title: Re: Wanted - 1992 GS500 Gas Tank
Post by: Yves Blanchette on August 06, 2014, 08:16:52 PM
Did the 1999 fit without any mods? ...`cause I thought 1996 was the last year for that shape of a tank. And how long ago did you purchase the tank ...I might give them a call ...my tank has started to leak ...again!
Title: Re: Wanted - 1992 GS500 Gas Tank
Post by: Nakedguy on August 06, 2014, 08:26:30 PM
June. Tank fits just fine