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tmas

I have 2 skyteam gas tanks. A black one and a red one. Just wanted to point out a few thing if you decide to get one.

This is the red Skyteam tank ZB replica bike.

This is a Skyteam key and cap.The blue protection plastic is still covering the chrome.


They don't paint underneath the tanks so they rust fast.

It has Skyteam stamped on the bottom.

tmas

This is where the Skyteam stamp is located.

The ZB cap fits the Skyteam tank better than the Skyteam tank cap.Caps are hard to find without the key hole cover intact.

tmas

This is the black one I got repainted. Thanks bobby-v for the ZB decals he made up.I am happy with the final product does not look bad for a knock off tank and reproduced decals.

The tank was painted underneath and you can slightly see the Skyteam emblem on the bottom of the tank.The Honda tank has no emblem in that particular spot.

ratae

tmas

Is there much difference in shape between the Skyteam & Honda ZB Tank ?

The recessed parts on the side of the Tank , where the seat fits upto , is this the same size/shape + position when on the bike as a Honda ?

Rich

Wurms

Thank you tmas. That was a nice lil' pictorial.

tmas

Identical tanks, It is the same tank. The black one is painted and it is very hard to tell that it was a Skyteam tank at one time.
tmas

tmas

Thanks Wurms. It just makes it an cheaper solution to getting a new ZB tank that are discontinued and go for as much as $500 NOS, like Z said.
tmas

Z

Except it has a thinner guage metal and the finishing isn't near as nice.

Just make sure you get the Honda rubber dividers that sit along the edges of the tank or your frame will hammer the tank paint and metal.

I found a good deal on a NOS tank, stripped and custom painted it for my ZB50 project. The purists are turning over in their grave..

EddieNewYork

Thanks for the info tmas. What is a NOS tank?

tmas

New Old Stock = NOS
tmas

EddieNewYork

IC, thanks.

tmas

Z... I wasn't aware of the thinner guage metal used on the tank.Thanks for the info.
The Skyteam tanks have a very thin coat of paint that had tons of orange peel spots on it. Paint job sucked.
tmas

davez

Tmas, where did you get them and how much?

dicktony

Looks good Tmas! I ordered those tanks from Germany and don't remember how much we paid...

-R

ratae

Hi tmas
Yes , I must agree , the ZB painted Skyteam tank , does look superb
Your sprayer has done an excellent job,
Is bobby-v , who did the reproduction decals , a Forum member ?

Great thread you Posted tmas ~ was only chatting to another UK ZB owner about repro tanks the other day

Thanks
Rich

tmas

Yes Bobby-v had a few sets made up a year ago and he is a member.He owns 1TRIKZB.
tmas

tmas

Rich got me the black tank brand new (thx Rich).Try this seller.
tmas

Monkey Shop Raubling - Auspuff

Fuel tank black for Skyteam PBR 50/90 replica
Unser Preis : 59,00 EUR

Product No.: tank_pbr
Print product data sheet
Shippingtime:3-4 Days


Fuel tank black for Skyteam PBR 50/90 replica.

damageinc2785

i got a tank today from him
its nice im happy with it
its a little narrower in the front, it doesnt cover the frame as much as the stock one did.
but very happy

tmas

Try pushing it harder to the front when installing.It is a tight fit. They don't go on as easily as the Honda tank.
tmas

zekeboy

Clicked on the link, but didn't see any tanks that look like they are for the ZB. Do I have to call? Anybody have a part# for the skyteam one?