Indian made fuel tanks

[dave55]

I have just read some old posts on these and the last one seems to be around 2012, i was wondering if anyone has bought one recently and did you encounter any problems with it or the seller ?
I have seen them on Ebay, they look the same although there are lots of sellers but if you know which ones to avoid it would help?
My original tank has a big creased dent in the chrome and would probably cost a lot more to repair it.

Thanks in anticipation . Cheers dave

[Catz]

I've bought one recently though it was from a UK seller, Burton Bike Bits. It's been sitting for a couple of months now with fuel in and it seems good. The sellers were genuine and answered all my questions when i phoned them.

[Bsareg]

Bought 4 over the last few years with no serious faults. Two alloy tanks pretty much perfect, and two steel tanks, no leaks and fitted with a little fettling. Chrome and paint fairly good but not top standard. The Indians have definitely improved their standards. A bare steel tank bought ten years ago was a sieve  with gaps you could see underneath. Today I'd say they're not perfect but are good value for money.

[rocker21]

bought 2 in the last 12 months, one for my A7ss good tank needed a little bit of fettling as the petrol cap did not fit, and just bought one for my fieldmaster seems ok but not yet fitted

[tomkilde]

I bought a tank from "vintage24x7" about 18 months ago.  There were a few minor, easily fixable issues - the tunnel is a little bit too big, the badges were poorly made, and the reproduction Ewarts taps leaked.  But overall the tank looks great and I am happy with the quality.

[dave55]

Thanks for the replies, Tom i cant see that seller on uk ebay.  Bsareg and Rocker 21 can you remember the sellers you bought off and how much fettling was a little bit?? I can live with making holes etc bigger but not if painting was involved after the fettling     Thanks dave.

[Rex]

I've seen the recommendations for someone called "Pummie " on various forums, and he's supposed to be pretty good for tanks.

[Bsareg]

I think fitting was the main problem, needing a little jiggling with the rubbers to get it sitting right. One tank I had to make a new bracing strap as the holes were not quite right. No fettling had to touch the chrome or paint.

[rocker21]

had to give the neck for the petrol cap a tweak as it did not fit, it was to big and needed a little adjustment with a small hammer ,

[Roger (Doomtrainbarx)]

The only issue I had with mine was the thread on the 2 front tie bar studs - they were unidentifiable - I persuaded a coarse metric die down them - other than that - no problems with fitting or leaks (so far)

[dave55]

Thanks for the new info, i found Pummy on ebay trading as seller Shining Sunrays. Thats narrowed the search down to him and a couple of others who are 100% feedback and also pay for returns. my thought is if they were bad enough to send back they would not offer to pay return fare ?

[KiwiGF]

I have been thinking of buying an indian tank for years…..not quite had the courage yet, also few suppliers list the version of the “tin” metal BSA badge type.

A mate just received a 1971 A65 US model tank and it was hopelessly wrong, not even close to fitting (not pummy) which makes me nervous….

Has anyone ordered one of the A10 tank types I need with good result? (I think this link below  is the one I need)

https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/255886576538

[morris]

I have been thinking of buying an indian tank for years…..not quite had the courage yet, also few suppliers list the version of the “tin” metal BSA badge type.

A mate just received a 1971 A65 US model tank and it was hopelessly wrong, not even close to fitting (not pummy) which makes me nervous….

Has anyone ordered one of the A10 tank types I need with good result? (I think this link below  is the one I need)

https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/255886576538

It will always be a gamble…
I have Indian tanks on both the SA and plunger.
SA tank;
Tunnel to wide, not touching the frame rubbers.
Knee grip holes to low. Had to re-drill the knee grips and filled the old holes with black silicone rubber
Chrome not so good, developed a “reddish” shine and after some time became rather dull
Bracket studs ok but UNF thread
Inside, thin layer of some sort of reddish paint which flaked just by looking at it.
Plunger tank;
Tin metal badge holes didn’t correspond. Front hole more or less correct but rear hole to high up and to close to the front. Modified badge to suit. Thread size 3BA
Knee grip screw holes ok
Developed a leak at the bottom right seam after some time in use. Had to let it silver solder.
Chrome good
Bracket studs ok. BSC thread this time
Conclusion; be prepared for some fiddling

[KiwiGF]

Thanks Morris, my bike isn’t the best condition BUT I fitted NOS tank badges to it 10 years ago which still look new….I would be very reluctant to drill new holes in them 🤨

[morris]

Thanks Morris, my bike isn’t the best condition BUT I fitted NOS tank badges to it 10 years ago which still look new….I would be very reluctant to drill new holes in them 🤨

Mine where originals also. I put them aside and bought new (A65 type) badges which I modified. They don’t have the “Golden Flash” words below the lightning symbol, but I can live with that.