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Markj
| Posted on Saturday, January 26, 2019 - 11:47 am: |
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I went ahead and pulled the trigger on one of these aluminum tanks from India on Ebay. I have heard a lot mixed reviews on them but for the price I decided to take a gamble. I'd love to get a Holtz works tank but it's almost a year wait and the price after shipping to the states is more than twice this tank. I'll let you know how it is when I get it. I'll be putting on my '98 S1W. I have two stock tanks for that bike but they both have issues. I may repaint one just to have and use this as the regular mount. I know it's a gamble but I'm hoping they've improved quality control a little. Also I think they have access to all of the Buell spares when harley dumped the company. (Message edited by markj on January 26, 2019) |
Oddalloy
| Posted on Saturday, January 26, 2019 - 12:36 pm: |
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Hi Markj, good luck and fingers-crossed for you man. I've often wondered about those made-in-India aluminum tanks too. If the material and workmanship is such that with extra effort it could be turned into a polished beauty, that would be great. I'd love to have one on my S1. If the workmanship is not up-to-par, I suppose you could always paint it... that's an expensive way to go but at least you wouldn't have to worry about the finish bubbling again. Please post pics when you get it. |
Sbaugz
| Posted on Saturday, January 26, 2019 - 12:42 pm: |
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On sale for under $750 currently. Keep us posted on it. |
Markj
| Posted on Saturday, January 26, 2019 - 01:24 pm: |
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Yea the price was hard to pass up. I have a tig welder and could probably fix it so long as the shape is there. And I might paint it if the aluminum isn't that great and needs body filler. It's a gamble but what the hell. For that price it might be worth it.....or I might regret it. |
Ralph
| Posted on Saturday, January 26, 2019 - 05:30 pm: |
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I'll get you some extra alfalfa. |
Upthemaiden
| Posted on Monday, January 28, 2019 - 08:19 am: |
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Wish you could find steel tanks. 4 of my last 5 bikes have all had plastic tanks, and I really miss being able to use my magnetic tank bag. |
Natexlh1000
| Posted on Monday, January 28, 2019 - 08:58 am: |
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Just glue the magnets to the paint! (No. Don't.) |
Upthemaiden
| Posted on Monday, January 28, 2019 - 09:02 am: |
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When I had my XB I thought about gluing some magnets on the underside of the airbox cover. You wouldn't see them and it'd hold the bag on. I've just gotten used to wearing a backpack. I have a strap on tank bag somewhere, but all of the convenience of the magnetic version is lost. |
S1owner
| Posted on Monday, January 28, 2019 - 01:46 pm: |
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Fyi II have been in tslks with a vacuum forming company we will see where it leads on tank covers |
Markj
| Posted on Monday, January 28, 2019 - 03:48 pm: |
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Well it's on it's way. My fingers, toes, arms and legs all crossed! |
Newmans3
| Posted on Thursday, February 14, 2019 - 02:02 pm: |
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Any updates? Did you get the tank yet? |
Markj
| Posted on Tuesday, February 19, 2019 - 09:10 pm: |
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I emailed the seller and they said they build the tank after you order. Apparently it's on it's way to me now. Will do a full review when it arrives. Hopefully within the next couple of weeks. They still haven't sent me a shipping/tracking number I can use. |
Markj
| Posted on Sunday, March 03, 2019 - 01:34 pm: |
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I'm still waiting for a shipping notice. I feel like they keep stalling me. I'll keep you posted but not feeling great about my purchase right now. |
Grancuda
| Posted on Sunday, March 03, 2019 - 01:43 pm: |
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What do the tanks look like? |
Steveford
| Posted on Sunday, March 03, 2019 - 02:02 pm: |
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How long do you have to file a claim? |
Markj
| Posted on Tuesday, March 05, 2019 - 06:54 pm: |
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Not sure but have been informed that I should have it within the next week or so. |
Williamscottrobertson
| Posted on Tuesday, March 05, 2019 - 10:47 pm: |
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eBay gives you 30 days money back guarantee from date of delivery. So he’s good. After the 30 days, you still have 180 days with paypal but they aren’t as generous as eBay. |
Markj
| Posted on Thursday, March 07, 2019 - 04:50 pm: |
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It arrived today. The packing was a little iffy but no damage to the tank. I have to say my initial impression is pretty darn good. It came with cap and a set of keys. The edges look very good with the exception of around the fill cap but that is not a big deal and the polish is quite nice. This weekend I'll fit it to the bike and see how it goes and will post a full review for now I'll show you guys a couple of pics.
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Ebutch
| Posted on Thursday, March 07, 2019 - 04:57 pm: |
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Markj
| Posted on Thursday, March 07, 2019 - 05:01 pm: |
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I should also note that when I bought it the shipping time was quoted between Feb 28th and March 8th so they were within the quoted dates. Considering it's coming from India that's pretty good. |
S1owner
| Posted on Thursday, March 07, 2019 - 05:07 pm: |
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Looks pretty good How about shots from the bottom? Also I would suggest not using photobucket. Use the badweb photo attach as if photo bucket freaks like in the past they loose all photos you link too |
Markj
| Posted on Thursday, March 07, 2019 - 05:15 pm: |
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I'll do a full new post review over the weekend with lots of shots and upload from my PC. I don't have time to do much else today so I thought I'd just let everyone know it arrived and that it looks promising. I'm very excited about this and want to share with everyone. For the price this could be a great option for us bubblers. But I want to mount this to the bike, check for leaks, etc. before fully recommending it. |
S1owner
| Posted on Thursday, March 07, 2019 - 05:29 pm: |
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Awesome I had seen these but do not need one but thought it might be a perfect option. Looking forward to seeing the end results |
Steveford
| Posted on Thursday, March 07, 2019 - 05:45 pm: |
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That looks beautiful, I'm looking forward to the torture test review. |
Upthemaiden
| Posted on Thursday, March 07, 2019 - 06:49 pm: |
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Looks great, that's nice it comes with a locking cap! I wonder if it's a standard fit so if that cap ever breaks, it could be replaced with something else |
Ralph
| Posted on Thursday, March 07, 2019 - 11:04 pm: |
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They're not on sale any more so its up to $915 now. (Message edited by ralph on March 07, 2019) |
Oopezoo
| Posted on Friday, March 08, 2019 - 07:48 am: |
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Wow....looks good. Can't wait to hear how it fits. If it has a happy ending, that might be the motivation I need to sell some garage ornaments to raise some capital. |
S1owner
| Posted on Thursday, April 11, 2019 - 10:48 am: |
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Any updates |