Gas tank advice

[XS1100_OEM4ME]

Thanks

Lon, I think you'll be fine if the tank looked pretty good inside. When I bought my Standard back in '89, the tank was pretty rusty inside. I cleaned it out half assed and just rode it, cleaning the carbs out several times until the rust went away. There is no rust in it now and it's still holding strong, knock again. Good idea, ride now, fix later if needed.

Thanks Phil, we will need to hook up and ride here in SWFL I am, fix it if broke and ride till broke

[cywelchjr]

I HATE the idea of lining a tank. It's at best a bandaid, and at worst a compounding problem. If the lining is not done perfectly, it won't stick, and IMHO, if you can get things clean enough for the liner to stick properly, then you don't need a liner. If it's got holes, either get them soldered up, or replace the tank, cause I wouln't trust a container of gas between MY legs that just got a thin coat of epoxy or plastic (in essence) keeping it from leaking. I want a nice steel tank holding that stuff, with maybe soldered or brazed holes fixed. I gave up on my original tank for my bike when I found ONE rust hole in it. It's just not worth the chance. I'll take a chance with the engine and such, but not the tank, brakes, suspension or tires.

[bikerphil]

Thanks Phil, we will need to hook up and ride here in SWFL

I'm in, just let me know when, work's pretty slow right now.