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tmas · 12-10-2006, 05:52 PM

Has anyone bought this reproduction gas tank for a 1971 oval badge tank from this seller on ebay?
I know it is the round badge but he sells both and am wondering on the quality of the tank. Can't beat the price.
tmas
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/HONDA...mZ120061674949

tmas · 12-10-2006, 06:01 PM

Forgot to mention it is from Malaysia.
tmas

3cyltrbo · 12-10-2006, 06:05 PM

I think a little birdy once told me to avoid those tanks (however I don't have first hand exp)

tmas · 12-10-2006, 06:10 PM

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Originally Posted by 3cyltrbo

I think a little birdy once told me to avoid those tanks (however I don't have first hand exp)

Has any member had any experience with this Malaysia dude? The tank looks good
tmas

symp · 12-10-2006, 08:59 PM

i bought a petcock off him, advertised it for a z50, it was for a replica, thread was 1/2" or something, too big anyway. it was shipped fairly fast i suppose

my guess is it fits one of those tanks haha

--X-- · 12-10-2006, 09:12 PM

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Originally Posted by tmas

Has anyone bought this reproduction gas tank for a 1971 oval badge tank from this seller on ebay?

I bought one of his oval ones. It's not a bad repro. The bottom has a seem on it, that isn't found on the original tanks.

I had the tank I bought powder coated.

Shipping wasn't bad, communication was good for me, and he was good to deal with, imo.

tucker330 · 12-11-2006, 05:17 AM

I purchased a round badge model from him about a month ago. The tank is ok, but needs some body work to make it look right. The seam on the bottom of the tank is pretty rough. That will require some bondo. The front tank mounts were way too small to fit over the rubber mounts. I had to make some new ones. Sure the price was right, but I think next time I might get one from Classic. I like to do this sort of work, but it would have been cool if I did not have to.

Fullthrottle · 12-11-2006, 05:27 AM

i've restaured mine for $125.00 at local radiator shop... sandblast inside than apply an no rust sutff... patch all the holes... than now it's no more leak!

tmas · 12-11-2006, 05:47 AM

He mentioned buying his petcock and adapter. $15 each.
Should I get the petcock and adapter off him or will a Honda part work?
tmas

dayj1 · 12-11-2006, 11:46 AM

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Originally Posted by Dutch

I bought one of his oval ones. It's not a bad repro. The bottom has a seem on it, that isn't found on the original tanks.

I had the tank I bought powder coated.

Shipping wasn't bad, communication was good for me, and he was good to deal with, imo.

That's a nice looking pile o' parts, Dutch! That bike will look great when you get it together.

/dayj1

dayj1 · 12-11-2006, 11:49 AM

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Originally Posted by tmas

He mentioned buying his petcock and adapter. $15 each.
Should I get the petcock and adapter off him or will a Honda part work?
tmas

Most of the knock-off tanks use a larger petcock than OEM. They are not the easiest part to find and generally run in the $30 range. If it were me, I'd buy it with the tank. It'll probably save some headaches down the road.

/dayj1

--X-- · 12-11-2006, 12:07 PM

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Originally Posted by dayj1

That's a nice looking pile o' parts, Dutch! That bike will look great when you get it together.

/dayj1

Thanks. It's just that though... just a pretty pile-o'-parts. I've had it in a box, in my attic, and it'll stay that way till I stop getting distracted by my CRF50 (just ordered an 88 kit) and other projects. I think I have 3 motors sitting around too, just waiting for my attention.
Now I started a bathroom remodel in my basement, so there goes most of my time till the new year.

tmas · 12-11-2006, 02:13 PM

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Originally Posted by dayj1

Most of the knock-off tanks use a larger petcock than OEM. They are not the easiest part to find and generally run in the $30 range. If it were me, I'd buy it with the tank. It'll probably save some headaches down the road./dayj1

Thanks I will probably do that if I buy the tank.
Dutch.... your parts look great, get on that hardtail project...I'm sure you will like end result.
Dutch... did you have any trouble with the original gas cap fitting properly?
tmas

--X-- · 12-11-2006, 04:41 PM

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Originally Posted by tmas

... did you have any trouble with the original gas cap fitting properly?
tmas

Just went up to the attic, and pulled out the tank... I had to pull the gas-cap off my other bike... fit perfectly though. I honestly never checked it before tonight. Glad it fit.

tmas · 01-05-2007, 08:56 PM

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Originally Posted by Dutch

I bought one of his oval ones. It's not a bad repro. The bottom has a seem on it, that isn't found on the original tanks.

I got one of these tanks and Dutch was right about the seam weld on the bottom. Not a bad tank for the $$$$. Will post some seam pics later.
I compared it to original. Pretty close. Cap fits real good.
tmas

--X-- · 01-05-2007, 09:29 PM

ya, for the money, I think it was a decent buy. Did you order the petcock?

tmas · 01-06-2007, 08:05 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Dutch

ya, for the money, I think it was a decent buy. Did you order the petcock?

I ordered the petcock and adapter. Opened the box, not there. I think customs opend the box and it fell out. He is sending me a new one.
tmas

tmas · 01-06-2007, 08:49 AM

Here are the seam pics.
tmas

12-10-2006, 05:52 PM	#1 (permalink)
tmas ZB50 Jedi Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Toronto Posts: 4,108	1971 Hard Tail Gas Tank Has anyone bought this reproduction gas tank for a 1971 oval badge tank from this seller on ebay? I know it is the round badge but he sells both and am wondering on the quality of the tank. Can't beat the price. tmas http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/HONDA...mZ120061674949 Attached Thumbnails

12-10-2006, 06:01 PM	#2 (permalink)
tmas ZB50 Jedi Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Toronto Posts: 4,108	Forgot to mention it is from Malaysia. tmas Attached Thumbnails

12-10-2006, 06:05 PM	#3 (permalink)
3cyltrbo 2nd Gear Member Join Date: Nov 2005 Posts: 275	I think a little birdy once told me to avoid those tanks (however I don't have first hand exp)

12-10-2006, 08:59 PM	#5 (permalink)
symp 1st Gear Member Join Date: Jun 2006 Posts: 206	i bought a petcock off him, advertised it for a z50, it was for a replica, thread was 1/2" or something, too big anyway. it was shipped fairly fast i suppose my guess is it fits one of those tanks haha

12-11-2006, 05:17 AM	#7 (permalink)
tucker330 PM Newbie Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Leesburg, Florida Posts: 52	I purchased a round badge model from him about a month ago. The tank is ok, but needs some body work to make it look right. The seam on the bottom of the tank is pretty rough. That will require some bondo. The front tank mounts were way too small to fit over the rubber mounts. I had to make some new ones. Sure the price was right, but I think next time I might get one from Classic. I like to do this sort of work, but it would have been cool if I did not have to.

12-11-2006, 05:27 AM	#8 (permalink)
Fullthrottle 2nd Gear Member Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Montréal, Québec, Canada Posts: 424	i've restaured mine for $125.00 at local radiator shop... sandblast inside than apply an no rust sutff... patch all the holes... than now it's no more leak!

12-11-2006, 05:47 AM	#9 (permalink)
tmas ZB50 Jedi Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Toronto Posts: 4,108	He mentioned buying his petcock and adapter. $15 each. Should I get the petcock and adapter off him or will a Honda part work? tmas

01-05-2007, 09:29 PM	#16 (permalink)
--X-- 2nd Gear Member Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: New Lenox, IL Posts: 568 My Mood:	ya, for the money, I think it was a decent buy. Did you order the petcock?

01-06-2007, 08:49 AM	#18 (permalink)
tmas ZB50 Jedi Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Toronto Posts: 4,108	Here are the seam pics. tmas

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