Well, the tank on my poor '96 has just about had it.  Although not rusted through, it was so full of dirt and chunks of rust that I don't know if it's worth trying to clean up.  The bike only has 1100 miles on it, but has been sitting out-doors with a couple of the fuel lines disconnected, and no gas in the tank.  I need a tank in decent shape to use to get the bike running, and I'm having it painted anyway, so I figured a used tank that wasn't beat up would be a worthwhile investment.

What's a "normal" or average price to pay for one of these buggers?  I'm tempted by one on Ebay currently, but is it even worthwhile to pay $200 for a used tank that will need a Kreem job, or just splurge and pay $350 for a new one?

I'll post some pics of the bike+ tank up later..  these posts are far more interesting with eye candy   

This tank just sold on eBay for $61 + 30 shipping:

Wow!

.. how the hell did I miss that??!   

Someone sent me the link because of the beautiful colour.... 

This one too. Guess who bought it?        http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&rd=1,1&item=180027166184&ih=008&sspagename=STRK%3AMEWN%3AIT

Also just missed this one.       http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&rd=1,1&item=270027649114&ih=017&sspagename=STRK%3AMEWA%3AIT

This one just poped up but kinda pricey

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/1989-Suzuki-GS-GS500-GS500E-Used-Gas-Tank_W0QQcmdZViewItemQQcategoryZ35581QQihZ006QQitemZ160030580055QQrdZ1QQsspagenameZWD7V  

And this one has been floating around FOREEEEEVVVER! I almost bought it but you can see that I found a better deal. Take your pic
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=4597484025&fromMakeTrack=true

The pricey one is the only one that will work on my bike.  That, and all the others are dented, which I honestly have no interest in.  Bah!

Dents dont bother me. Nothing that one of my buddies cant fix with some FG and bondo 

Quote from: pandy on September 18, 2006, 07:20:04 PM
Someone sent me the link because of the beautiful colour.... 

I'm insulted!

hehe j/k

What's a kreeme or other tank sealant kit go for? If it's $40 or $50 I'd just try to clean up and seal the old one. I think that they have some pretty harsh chemicals that should  do a pretty good job of cleaning it up. Before using the kit, you can get most of the stuff out by putting a little gas/solvent in there with some rocks or nuts and bolts and shaking it up. For what the replacement tanks go for it's worth a shot. Just my $0.02

I just checked JC Whitney and the kreem kit is only $32.99 and it should be enough for a car tank so you could probally do a few bike tanks. Definately worth a shot.

If you screw it up, you will have a bigger problem. You'll have to remove the old creme job which could be  PITA and then try it again.

If you're already planning on buying a new tank, who cares if you screw up    you're just back where you started looking for a new tank.

Why would you ever have to remove the kreeme? I could see it plugging up the petcock if you don't remove it, but if you remove it that shouldn't be a prob. I don't know much about it since I've never done it but I like fixing up old bikes and will probally have to use that stuff at some point so I'd like to know what can go wrong?

Not saying you would mess it up,duc. Just ask srinath about a bad kreme job. It can be done....trust me.... 

I bought the kreme about 2 or 3 weeks ago from my local dealer, it was like 30 or 31 bucks. I have yet to do it.. if you get the kreme make sure you follow the dirrections exactly so u dont pull a srinath .

I just got a '02 tank on eBay for $25 shipped... It supposed to be in good condition except for a single dent on one side.  I got it for a track tank, but I figure with little bit of bondoing, sanding and priming and a cheepie Maaco paint job, I can get the tank as good as new for less than $100.

Quote from: LimaXray on September 19, 2006, 07:01:28 AM
I just got a '02 tank on eBay for $25 shipped... It supposed to be in good condition except for a single dent on one side.

I saw that one. Luckily I recognized your name and did not bid against you.

I admit I was amazed that I won it for that cheap.  Well thank you! 

Quote from: MrDan on September 18, 2006, 09:12:37 PM
I'm insulted! hehe j/k

Yeah, and then I snuck in, outbid him, and grabbed that puppy right out from under him! 

Oops....did I say that out loud?

Quote from: pandy on September 19, 2006, 07:55:40 AM

Quote from: MrDan on September 18, 2006, 09:12:37 PM
I'm insulted! hehe j/k

Yeah, and then I snuck in, outbid him, and grabbed that puppy right out from under him! 

Oops....did I say that out loud?

Haha - I forgot the the italics on someone in your original post.  I get no credit

Quote from: MrDan on September 19, 2006, 08:15:22 AM
Haha - I forgot the the italics on someone in your original post.  I get no credit

OoooOOoooh...was that you!?