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Offline Goldy

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New petrol tanks
« on: 13.07. 2011 20:10 »
Some people are unsure about buying tanks from I ndia because of the quality of the chrome. Well they are now selling bare steel ones.     http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/NEW-BSA-GOlDSTAR-SUPER-ROCKET-RAW-FUEL-TANK-A7-A10-/250805384942?pt=UK_Motorcycle_Parts&hash=item3a652a76ee#ht_3125wt_912
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Offline bl**dydrivers

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Re: New petrol tanks
« Reply #1 on: 14.07. 2011 02:01 »
They also do toolboxes and oil tanks

Wonder how the quality is
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Re: New petrol tanks
« Reply #2 on: 14.07. 2011 08:23 »
oil tanks and toolboxes are no good stick with oringal ones
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Re: New petrol tanks
« Reply #3 on: 14.07. 2011 10:17 »
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oil tanks and toolboxes are no good
It would be much more informative if you could tell about the details of your experience with these items.
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Re: New petrol tanks
« Reply #4 on: 14.07. 2011 13:10 »
Quote from: Goldy on 13.07. 2011 20:10
Some people are unsure about buying tanks from I ndia because of the quality of the chrome.

I've had one on the A7 for 4 years now and although it rarely gets tested in the wet I think the chrome quality is fine.
I purchased it from Bantam John.
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Re: New petrol tanks
« Reply #5 on: 14.07. 2011 13:15 »
G'day jrp, welcome to the forum. Is that jrpclassics-ltd? If so there's a few bits I'm saving for. SS fork seal holders are great.
Give us your spin on the Indian stuff.
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Re: New petrol tanks
« Reply #6 on: 14.07. 2011 18:26 »
The other problem you may encounter is that they leak through poorly welded seams. This has happened to mine. OK for a while then petrol found its way out maybe when I filled the tank. Taken the paint off the front edge. Will now have to seal the inside.

Stu
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Re: New petrol tanks
« Reply #7 on: 14.07. 2011 19:14 »
I think it,s more sensible to spend money on a new Indian tank, bare or chrome, than to spend hundreds of pounds on a thin sheet steel, rusty,  50 year old tank. You have to accept that some items just cannot be restored and petrol tanks are one of them.
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