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Title: Fuel tank. Yamaha XS650 SE
Post by: Manky Monkey on May 24, 2010, 06:27:18 PM
For Sale.
1980 Yam fuel tank. Just unbolted it from my latest project donor bike. Appears to be leak free & un-dented, but I don't know what's under the paint. Comes with original vacuum fuel tap, hinged lockable cap & key. Measures roughly 21 inches long by 10 at the widest point. Mounts on 2 rubber bungs at the front & a single bolt at the back.
Don't know how many gallons it'll hold, but small enough to make a nice chop or trike tank.
Sensible offers here or by PM please.
I'm looking for a standard Harley Sportster tank, preferably the later screw-in cap type, so happy to swap or barter for one if you've got one.


Title: Re: Fuel tank. Yamaha XS650 SE
Post by: BikerGran on May 25, 2010, 07:15:13 PM
What's the distance between the rubber bungs Andy?  And how wide is the tanks at its widest?


Title: Re: Fuel tank. Yamaha XS650 SE
Post by: Manky Monkey on May 25, 2010, 09:40:23 PM
Check the ad for the width Bobbi. I'll check the distance between bungs tomorrow & get back to you.


Title: Re: Fuel tank. Yamaha XS650 SE
Post by: voodoo on May 25, 2010, 09:57:57 PM
I used to use these tanks on a lot of my old customs in the 80's as I used to prefer the shape and fuel capacity to the Sportster tanks....Voodoo...


Title: Re: Fuel tank. Yamaha XS650 SE
Post by: Manky Monkey on May 25, 2010, 10:11:16 PM
I've been watching a Sporty tank on Ebay -ended up going for 77 quid. Anyone know of a Harley breakers yard?


Title: Re: Fuel tank. Yamaha XS650 SE
Post by: Tony oily bike on July 24, 2010, 11:07:54 AM
A bit of a late comment, but did the XS tank get sold, or do you still have it?

Cheers

Tony


Title: Re: Fuel tank. Yamaha XS650 SE
Post by: Manky Monkey on July 24, 2010, 07:23:36 PM
Hi Tony,
it got passed on to PD for a future project. He could well be persuaded to part with it though if you desperately need one. I've PM'd you his contact details, (Basingstoke, Hants). Tell him we sent you!  ;)