Fuel Tank Repairs - Any thoughts?

[Rob B]

Has anyone had cause to price a fuel tank recently? I was interested how much a new one goes for.

Rgds,

Rob

[Edited on 8-12-2003 by rob41b]

[nelly]

A new one for a 996/748 is £940 :o
I know where there is one a lot cheaper though ;)

[Rob B]

I have had a disaster with my 888 tank. Few nasty dents and ripped mounting lugs.

Given the potentially heart stopping price for a new one, does anyone know of a skilled repair type?

I am thinking that you could easily run up a hell of a bill for the work and by the time Dream Machine have charged £300 up to repaint it, a new one might start to make sense - assuming they are still available.

Has anyone been through this recently? How much do you think it'll cost to get it all back in shape?


Thanks,

Rob

[skidlids]

Rob
Try giving Brancato or Baines a shout, either may have a 2nd hand one around or Tony may be able to sort yours out.
But first give Jim at Bike Enders a shout on 01708 455530 as he usually has a few 851 and 888 parts around.

http://www.brancatoengineering.freeserve.co.uk/
Kev

[Edited on 8-12-2003 by skidlids]

[Lee1980]

My tank on my grey 748s is being replaced due to the steering damper rubbing on the tank. Thought about £600 but £940 jesus.

Glad I'm not footing the bill:lol::lol:

Thanks

Lee1980 ;)

[funkyboogalooo]

Started my own bike painting business up and tank repairs are a regular. Send me a couple of pics if you like and i'll give you a price.
bike.doctor@ntlworld.com
cheers
mike

[Old Yella]

Where you at Funky?

Might have some work for you?

Read Pronto and you will see the reason!

[Jools]

Originally posted by nelly
A new one for a 996/748 is £940 :o


Just shows that all manufacturers indulge in rip off prices for spare parts...when you think of it, you're paying approx 10% of the cost of a brand new 749S...just for a tank !!!! :o