WTB: rust / hole free pregen gas tank

CynicalC · April 7th, 2011, 06:21 PM

^^^ Shipped to 94901 let me know what you got.

20ninja03 · April 7th, 2011, 10:10 PM

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Originally Posted by CynicalC

^^^ Shipped to 94901 let me know what you got.

Damn just sold my yellow one on ebay.

CynicalC · April 8th, 2011, 01:36 AM

Crap. Well I think I found one on barf. I paypalled the guy so I'll see I guess. It's dent and rust free on the outside... No inside shots though...

20ninja03 · April 8th, 2011, 10:49 AM

Doesn't look too bad at all. What kind of money did ya have to throw down if you don't mind me asking. I sold mine for 225 shipped and thought I gave a good deal but new to the cycle scene so not really sure how I did. Here's a few pics of mine. Btw what's barf? Never heard of that.

CynicalC · April 9th, 2011, 01:28 PM

Barf is bay area riders forum. Northern cali but pretty much covers the west coast.

He was asking $65 shipped and I paid him but he just flaked. So I'm back on the hunt. Your tank looked mint tough. Too clean for my bike

CynicalC · April 13th, 2011, 02:10 AM

Anyone have a lead on a tank? Anyone have a salvage place in their area that might have one?

speedgsx98 · April 13th, 2011, 08:14 AM

Well, if you must buy one new check ronayers.com. Also apachemotorcycles.com is who I use a lot since they're also cheap and in Arizona so tax free and close for shipping. They have some at $441 new depending on the color. Like if it's a solid color or if it has a decal under the gloss. I just bought a bike that has a rusted tank but not too bad. So I did the drywall screw thing to break loose the bulk of it and I have a POR-15 cycle tank repair kit that I bought for $40. If you found a cheap tank that was lightly rusted, you could go that route. On another note, salvage yards typically sell non dented tanks with normal wear/tear for 50% of the retail price meaning you may pay $300 plus tax on one if you found one locally. I guess keep your eyes on ebay...although I looked recently and theres a ton of newer tanks on there but very few pre-gens.

Best of luck!

speedgsx98 · April 13th, 2011, 08:39 AM

So dude, just did a little more searching on my own including a google search of tanks on craigslist. Not looking good man =( Maybe you could buy a wadded bike and part it out and keep the tank. I just bought my 2005 with 5k miles in near perfect condition bodywise with a lightly rusted tank and needing a carb clean and battery for $660 with some nice gear thrown in too. Heck, that's near the price of a used motor with shipping. So yeah, start combing craigslist for cheap complete bikes to use the tank off of and sell for parts =) A set of carbs sells for $150 or so I noticed. Just a thought.

CynicalC · April 14th, 2011, 03:27 AM

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Originally Posted by speedgsx98

So dude, just did a little more searching on my own including a google search of tanks on craigslist. Not looking good man =( Maybe you could buy a wadded bike and part it out and keep the tank. I just bought my 2005 with 5k miles in near perfect condition bodywise with a lightly rusted tank and needing a carb clean and battery for $660 with some nice gear thrown in too. Heck, that's near the price of a used motor with shipping. So yeah, start combing craigslist for cheap complete bikes to use the tank off of and sell for parts =) A set of carbs sells for $150 or so I noticed. Just a thought.

Thanks for looking out. I've been searching all craigslist within 300 miles and coming up with nothing. Really upset that the guy flaked on me. He said some crap came up and he couldn't get to the parts. Now I see he bumped his for sale thread and marked the tank as sold. What a douche

I'm gonna see what I can do to repair the tank I have. I let it soak with 5 gallons of vinegar, shook it up with a length of chain inside and got it pretty clean. Well I guess all that rust is what was keeping it sealed because a bunch of pinholes popped up afterward.

You got a killer deal on your bike BTW.

20ninja03 · April 15th, 2011, 10:07 AM

I'll keep my eyes open for ya since I'm on ebay alot. You'll find another one and sorry that guy crapped out on you. I've had that happen to me too.

April 7th, 2011, 06:21 PM	#1
CynicalC ninjette.org certified postwhore Name: Colin Location: Bay Area Join Date: Feb 2011 Motorcycle(s): '96 EX250 Posts: A lot.	WTB: rust / hole free pregen gas tank ^^^ Shipped to 94901 let me know what you got.

April 13th, 2011, 08:14 AM	#7
speedgsx98 ninjette.org member Name: Dave Location: San Diego Join Date: Apr 2009 Motorcycle(s): 250 ninja 2002, 2008 ZX10-R Posts: 149	Well, if you must buy one new check ronayers.com. Also apachemotorcycles.com is who I use a lot since they're also cheap and in Arizona so tax free and close for shipping. They have some at $441 new depending on the color. Like if it's a solid color or if it has a decal under the gloss. I just bought a bike that has a rusted tank but not too bad. So I did the drywall screw thing to break loose the bulk of it and I have a POR-15 cycle tank repair kit that I bought for $40. If you found a cheap tank that was lightly rusted, you could go that route. On another note, salvage yards typically sell non dented tanks with normal wear/tear for 50% of the retail price meaning you may pay $300 plus tax on one if you found one locally. I guess keep your eyes on ebay...although I looked recently and theres a ton of newer tanks on there but very few pre-gens. Best of luck! __________________________________________________ 90 EX250 Ninja, 92 FZR600, 86 CR125, 77 GS750, 73 RD350, 86 CR250, RD350 in SRX250 frame, 75 RD350, 99 RM125, 99 GSXR750, 07 Reflex, 02 250 Ninja, 02 GSXR1k, 08 ZX10R, 07 250 Ninja, 05 250 ninja

April 13th, 2011, 08:39 AM	#8
speedgsx98 ninjette.org member Name: Dave Location: San Diego Join Date: Apr 2009 Motorcycle(s): 250 ninja 2002, 2008 ZX10-R Posts: 149	So dude, just did a little more searching on my own including a google search of tanks on craigslist. Not looking good man =( Maybe you could buy a wadded bike and part it out and keep the tank. I just bought my 2005 with 5k miles in near perfect condition bodywise with a lightly rusted tank and needing a carb clean and battery for $660 with some nice gear thrown in too. Heck, that's near the price of a used motor with shipping. So yeah, start combing craigslist for cheap complete bikes to use the tank off of and sell for parts =) A set of carbs sells for $150 or so I noticed. Just a thought. __________________________________________________ 90 EX250 Ninja, 92 FZR600, 86 CR125, 77 GS750, 73 RD350, 86 CR250, RD350 in SRX250 frame, 75 RD350, 99 RM125, 99 GSXR750, 07 Reflex, 02 250 Ninja, 02 GSXR1k, 08 ZX10R, 07 250 Ninja, 05 250 ninja

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April 8th, 2011, 01:36 AM	#3
CynicalC ninjette.org certified postwhore Name: Colin Location: Bay Area Join Date: Feb 2011 Motorcycle(s): '96 EX250 Posts: A lot.	Crap. Well I think I found one on barf. I paypalled the guy so I'll see I guess. It's dent and rust free on the outside... No inside shots though...

April 8th, 2011, 10:49 AM	#4
20ninja03 ninjette.org member Name: Matt Location: Charlotte, NC Join Date: Feb 2011 Motorcycle(s): 2003 Ninja 250 Posts: 78	Doesn't look too bad at all. What kind of money did ya have to throw down if you don't mind me asking. I sold mine for 225 shipped and thought I gave a good deal but new to the cycle scene so not really sure how I did. Here's a few pics of mine. Btw what's barf? Never heard of that.

April 9th, 2011, 01:28 PM	#5
CynicalC ninjette.org certified postwhore Name: Colin Location: Bay Area Join Date: Feb 2011 Motorcycle(s): '96 EX250 Posts: A lot.	Barf is bay area riders forum. Northern cali but pretty much covers the west coast. He was asking $65 shipped and I paid him but he just flaked. So I'm back on the hunt. Your tank looked mint tough. Too clean for my bike

April 13th, 2011, 02:10 AM	#6
CynicalC ninjette.org certified postwhore Name: Colin Location: Bay Area Join Date: Feb 2011 Motorcycle(s): '96 EX250 Posts: A lot.	Anyone have a lead on a tank? Anyone have a salvage place in their area that might have one?

April 15th, 2011, 10:07 AM	#10
20ninja03 ninjette.org member Name: Matt Location: Charlotte, NC Join Date: Feb 2011 Motorcycle(s): 2003 Ninja 250 Posts: 78	I'll keep my eyes open for ya since I'm on ebay alot. You'll find another one and sorry that guy crapped out on you. I've had that happen to me too.