looking for a 1979 xs1100 gas tank

[eagle]

i'm looking for a gas tank for my 1979 xs1100, if anyone has info on where i can find one i would appreciate your help, mine has rusted, i tried fixing it with sealer but did'nt have any luck.

thanks, eagle

[Bill__Woods]

Did you use Caswells Gad Tank Epoxy or something else (lie Kreem)? Many of us have had good results with the Caswell coating avalible at http://www.caswellplating.com/aids/epoxygas.htm - I believe.

They are nice people and doo good business.

If no one one the list has a spare tank, i would try ebay.

[eagle]

gas tank sealer

thanks bill, i used a gas tank sealer that i got from eastwood,followed the directions to a T and it still did'nt work!
thanks for your advice to check e-bay. I'll try there.
If anyone has a tank please let me know.

Thanks,
Eagle

[newmaac]

Eagle, are we looking for a tank for a Standard or Special 79?

[Bill__Woods]

Hey Eagle,
I sold a VX700 Virago to a friend last week. He got the tank cleand & coated at a local radiator shop for $45.00. May want to check your local radiator shop.

[scalded dog]

I have a gas tank for a 79 standard, in good condition, will take $75., plus shipping. Later 'Dog

[eagle]

dog.
what do you mean by standard? don't mean to sound dumb.



thanks,
Eagle

[eagle]

Bill
thanks for the information. If i can't find one I will do that.

EAGLE

[scalded dog]

The standard came off an 79 xs 1100, standard, the standard tanks are bigger than the special, and are set up for the standard petcocks, where as the special has only one petcock and works with an octopus, which has 4 fuel/air lines. the standard has two petcoks, with one fuel line to each, as well as two lines coming off the intake boots that connect to the petcocks. Later 'Dog

[newmaac]

Eagle, we are trying to find out which 79 XS1100 you have. There are two options, the Standard and the Special.
Check the specs section of this site. There is a section that lists which serial numbers go with each model.
Take a few minutes to look at the pictures also.

[eagle]

My bike is the xs1100 standard (large tank with 2 petcocks)
Eagle

[eagle]

Dog,
do you have a number i can call and talk to you about buying the tank you have?
Eagle

[scalded dog]

yes, 770-583-3575. after 9:am in the morning. Later 'Dog, David

[eagle]

dog,
thanks... i work from 7am...to 5pm what would be a good time to call you?nights? weekends?

Thanks a lot,
Eagle

[scalded dog]

Eagle, I'm usually home after 6:00 pm. Look forward to hearing from you. Later 'Dog