Click on image for the eBay link. In the world of old bikes, two of the most difficult items to find or restore are exhaust systems and fuel tanks. Both live along a path of potential damage from accidents, garage rash, careless kids, careless owners and the ravages of time. And repairing either is nearly impossible — dents can’t be pounded out from the inside and rust is generally terminal. So when a nice example comes along I’m automatically interested.
Back in March I posted about a used 1986 R/W/B tank that went for $731 on eBay. Here we have an unused NOS example with an opening bid price of $550 plus $75 shipping and no reserve. Unfortunately, it does show some storage rash, including what appears to be a dent at the upper righthand corner. Our seller states that it’s “probably the last unused 1986 VFR750 gas tank on the planet.” Not exactly, I have a perfect example in my secret underground parts bunker.
Our seller may be a little optimistic with regard to value. In any case I hope someone can find a use for this rare piece.
Back in March I posted about a used 1986 R/W/B tank that went for $731 on eBay. Here we have an unused NOS example with an opening bid price of $550 plus $75 shipping and no reserve. Unfortunately, it does show some storage rash, including what appears to be a dent at the upper righthand corner. Our seller states that it’s “probably the last unused 1986 VFR750 gas tank on the planet.” Not exactly, I have a perfect example in my secret underground parts bunker.
Our seller may be a little optimistic with regard to value. In any case I hope someone can find a use for this rare piece.
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