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  • Firehawk
    Truly XSive
    • Jun 2005
    • 101
    • Wichita, KS

    #1

    'Standard' Gas Tank

    So, here's the deal. I decided that I should just go ahead and try to get a 'Standard' gas tank, instead of the 'Special' one I currently have. But eBay only has a dented and rusty one up. And I'd like to get this little project done within a month or two, so I'm wondering if you any of you guys have one that I could purchase, or possibly trade my 'special' tank for.

    What happenned was, originally, I recieved the bike for free from my eye doctor because he didn't want it taking up space in his garage any longer. As I looked into what was needed to get it running, it was discovered that the gas tank on it (a 'Standard' one) had quite a bit of rust inside of it.

    It had a little rust on the underside of it as well, and my father took a pocket knife to scrape a little off. However, he put the knife through the tank. Mainly because it was so rusted that it was nearly paper thin. So, I purchased the first gas tank I could find on eBay that was fairly cheap, and it was a 'Special' tank. It doesn't match up with my seat very well. The petcocks that came with it are much larger and more obtrusive than what I have for the old tank. And they lack the 'octopus' piece.
    "Always do sober what you said you'd do drunk. That will teach you to keep your mouth shut." - Ernest Hemmingway
  • andreashweiss
    XSive Maximus
    • Jul 2002
    • 951
    • 180 mile northwest of Spokane,WA

    #2
    I only have a special tank left off of a 79sf. Cannot help you out for your search for a standard. I do however have octopus,correct petcocks for special with stock filters.Petcocks left and right with octopus with all hoses in proper place with clips. $20.00 includes shipping in continental USA. andreas

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    • scoobes
      XStremely XSive
      • Jun 2003
      • 454
      • formby,which is near liverpool england.

      #3
      just keep a eye on ebay one will turn up soon

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      • Geezer
        XS-XJ Guru
        • May 2003
        • 2985
        • Willamina, Oregon 97229

        #4
        I have an extra standard tank. It's a bit rusty inside but I can't find any evidence of rust through. Itโ€™s missing the cap and petcocks. PM me if youโ€™re interested.

        Geezer
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        • ripchord11
          XSive
          • Jul 2004
          • 74
          • Newcomb NM

          #5
          there is one on ebay right now, painted yellow, nice!!!!
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          • Firehawk
            Truly XSive
            • Jun 2005
            • 101
            • Wichita, KS

            #6
            Yeah, I know. But sadly it's hit a pretty high price. I don't kow if I can win it. :P
            "Always do sober what you said you'd do drunk. That will teach you to keep your mouth shut." - Ernest Hemmingway

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