Re: Reproduction CB750 gas tanks!

Posted by Lucky 1 on Aug 09, 2011; 2:34pm
URL: http://vintage-and-classic-hondas.81.s1.nabble.com/Reproduction-CB750-gas-tanks-tp3232314p3239163.html

Normally I would get a used tank and clean it and seal it and fix the
dents and repaint the tank but
you cannot get fuel proof paint in a spray can anymore.
You can get 2 part clear in a spray can from Eastwood.
I just do not know what the two part paint is compatible with.

All of these HONDA CB750 tanks that are 33 years old are getting in such
bad shape they are no longer repairable.

You can get NEW metal side covers from Carpy's website for $100 each.

As far as The reproduction gas tank, it is new metal ,painted correctly,
and just painting a gas tank can be expensive now.
$1000, is a lot of money, but it will raise the value of a restored bike.

When I have built a chopper I bought a new aftermarket tank.
Then it has to be lined. $40. +
Buy a fuel valve.
Buy a gas cap.
Then it has to be primed and painted and sanded and then clear coated.

A lot of work can go into a gas tank.