Tank that rusted that there's no saving it?
1999 frx2 need help
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1999 frx2 need help
Hey guys , long story short, found a 1999 fxr2, 1000 miles.Bike is a time capsule.Good news its all there , complete original, bad news gas sitting in tank for 17 years.Shop says tank beyond repair.What are my options ,Harley discontinued that specific tank so i am looking for replacement advice. Thanks in advance.
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From what i understand, the shop had the tank sitting in solvent to remove contamination, they sent it out for repair and were told it was beyond help. Not sure why,but i am under the impression the integrity of the tank is compromised.
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Ebay. http://www.ebay.tv/sch/i.html?_sop=1...as+tank&_frs=1
Google is your friend. good luck.
Google is your friend. good luck.
http://www.ebay.com/itm/4-0-Gallon-Fat-Bob-Gas-Tank-for-Harley-82-99-FXR-Models-FABB-/262536751516
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I call bullshit. It's not a pressurized tank and it's.not structural, so thin walls are no big deal...unless it's literally perforated like swiss cheese. People revive tanks for classics every day. Talk to some vintage car/bike places. I'd be surprised if it couldn't be put back into service.
The bigger question is how much do you want to spend. It may be cheaper to find a good used tank from a bike salvage or ebay.
The bigger question is how much do you want to spend. It may be cheaper to find a good used tank from a bike salvage or ebay.
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What i was told today by the shop is they took it to two different places and both said they would not touch it because it was thin. I know nothing about this stuff.As far as ebay, i cannot get a straight answer regarding swapping tanks from say a 92 onto a 1999 fxr2 cvo.Anybody know if the fuel tank on my bike is specific for that year or can tell me what tanks will fit.