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Technical => Bike Problems/Questions => Topic started by: STEVE on February 15, 2009, 09:49:44 PM

Title: XBR 500 LEAKING PETROL TANK
Post by: STEVE on February 15, 2009, 09:49:44 PM

Having tried 4 times with "Petseal" to stop the leaks which get worse all the time I wonder if anyone has managed to locate a supplier of a replacement or an  alternative tank that fits?

Title: Re: XBR 500 LEAKING PETROL TANK
Post by: tommy on February 17, 2009, 09:59:19 PM

hi there xbr tankscome up on e bay now and again i paid 30 quid for one not so long ago ......yoshi

Title: Re: XBR 500 LEAKING PETROL TANK
Post by: Nell on February 18, 2009, 06:36:44 PM

The original tank on my XBR, although looking excellent, started leaking and looking like a pepper pot  at the lower outer edges. I assume water had got into the fuel somehow. I managed to buy a replacement from an internet breaker (can't remember who) for £22. David Silver had a new one a while ago for £270.55 (ouch!)

Title: Re: XBR 500 LEAKING PETROL TANK
Post by: STEVE on April 06, 2009, 10:17:40 PM

Thanks Guys, I have just managed to get a tank from e bay for £17.
I had almost given up but it pays to be patient I guess!
Steve