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Message started by edgwoodri on 12/28/21 at 05:28:04

Title: Can these tanks really be this cheap. New.
Post by edgwoodri on 12/28/21 at 05:28:04

This Ebay seller has a variety of new custom tanks at what seem to be absurdly low prices.
Anyone try one of these? ( no, I am not promoting them, just curios :)

https://www.ebay.com/itm/353450434405

Title: Re: Can these tanks really be this cheap. New.
Post by MMRanch on 12/28/21 at 07:51:17

Yea , they're cheep but the standard LS tank isn't big enough and these are even smaller !

If they make one that held 4 gallons , they would be nice !

Title: Re: Can these tanks really be this cheap. New.
Post by Gary_in_NJ on 12/28/21 at 08:04:53

If I were to build another cafe bike, I would use this tank. There are also aluminum tank & seat pan combos available.

Regarding the tank volume, a cafe racer is not a long-haul bike. 100 miles of range is plenty because you'll be looking to get off the bike after an hour or two.

Title: Re: Can these tanks really be this cheap. New.
Post by och on 12/28/21 at 08:41:35

There was an old thread where someone swapped in the tank from I think a C50, or just some other bigger bike in general. Completely transforms the look of the S40, makes it look like a much bigger bike!

Title: Re: Can these tanks really be this cheap. New.
Post by badwolf on 12/28/21 at 09:18:30

A few years ago Smoking Blue posted his project for his wife's bike with a 4.5 gallon tank from a 650 Vstar. I followed in his wake and am very happy with it, BUT, it is NOT a bolt-on swap. You must make new mounts to the frame in front, and the tank is about 2'' longer so some mod to the seat is needed. 4.5 gal will outlast your butt.
Not a mod you would do just for looks, but if you want/need the range it is a option.

Title: Re: Can these tanks really be this cheap. New.
Post by och on 12/28/21 at 10:50:09

5B594A544A485059514A380 wrote:

Not something I would consider doing, but I did see the photos, and the bike has much more road presence with the bigger tank.

Title: Re: Can these tanks really be this cheap. New.
Post by ohiomoto on 12/28/21 at 16:45:48

666C68626960646D333531010 wrote:

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100% Gary

I think smaller tanks look better on the LS650. If you need a bigger tank, then you probably need a bigger bike!! LOL

*I don't know how you guys can ride these things for hours and hours. I'm done after 45 minutes.
:o

The tank in question looks good to me:
http://https://i.ebayimg.com/images/g/4ZMAAOSwuQpgIPIn/s-l1600.jpg

Title: Re: Can these tanks really be this cheap. New.
Post by edgwoodri on 12/28/21 at 17:45:55

I just bought it, lets see what arrives.

Title: Re: Can these tanks really be this cheap. New.
Post by ohiomoto on 12/28/21 at 17:59:00

Cool. The only thing I might point out with that particular tank is it's a bit long. You'll just want to size your seat appropriately.

Title: Re: Can these tanks really be this cheap. New.
Post by Yoshi on 12/28/21 at 21:03:02

Keep us updated once you get it fitted, nice looking tank!

Title: Re: Can these tanks really be this cheap. New.
Post by edgwoodri on 12/29/21 at 04:17:10

My seat
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B08ZHMSKDC?psc=1&ref=ppx_yo2_dt_b_product_details

& tail light
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B002H0KX4Y?psc=1&ref=ppx_yo2_dt_b_product_details

7766774E424C4655544C4E270 wrote:

Keep us updated once you get it fitted, nice looking tank!

Title: Re: Can these tanks really be this cheap. New.
Post by Dave on 12/30/21 at 09:57:14

One of the issues with mounting a different tank on a Savage - is the width of the frame at the back of the tank. The frame changes from the single backbone over the engine to double (left/right) frame tube. The split becomes wide very quickly and is too wide for a lot of tanks.

Title: Re: Can these tanks really be this cheap. New.
Post by TBR125 on 01/01/22 at 19:04:13

I bought this tank from the same seller as it had a larger capacity and fit the dimensions I'm looking for in my build. They also had a bare version for painting yourself.

https://www.ebay.com/itm/184118732704?ssPageName=STRK%3AMEBIDX%3AIT&_trksid=p2060353.m2749.l2649