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Does anyone know a shop that repairs an original 1977 Yamaha IT400 tank???
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Hi all,
I recently bought my 6th motorcycle which is a 1977 Yamaha IT400 for only $800!!! The only issue is someone put a clarke IT175 gas tank on it instead of the stock tank. I just bought a stock 1977 Yamaha IT400 tank through facebook marketplace (was very lucky to find a nice one!).
I was told by the owner of the tank that it has some noticeable cracks but does not leak fuel whatsoever. But when it starts to leak in the future.....I need to have it professionally sealed since these tanks will become impossible to find.
Please let me know If any of you know a shop or business here in California or the US that can professionally seal old plastic tanks like the IT400 tank coming in the mail. I Just want the best for the bike to be honest.
Arin
I recently bought my 6th motorcycle which is a 1977 Yamaha IT400 for only $800!!! The only issue is someone put a clarke IT175 gas tank on it instead of the stock tank. I just bought a stock 1977 Yamaha IT400 tank through facebook marketplace (was very lucky to find a nice one!).
I was told by the owner of the tank that it has some noticeable cracks but does not leak fuel whatsoever. But when it starts to leak in the future.....I need to have it professionally sealed since these tanks will become impossible to find.
Please let me know If any of you know a shop or business here in California or the US that can professionally seal old plastic tanks like the IT400 tank coming in the mail. I Just want the best for the bike to be honest.
Arin
21 Mar 2023 19:37
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Replied by LWC82PE on topic Does anyone know a shop that repairs an original 1977 Yamaha IT400 tank???
Looks like they are going to get newIT400C plastic tanks made
see this thread
yamahait.com.au/forum/index.php/topic,25684.0.html
They are looking for expressions of interest
Edit, sorry i realise yours is 77 not 76, however, reach out to the same guy because the company may do other tanks too. they have just completed 250/465 IT tanks. The same company did Suzuki PE tanks and they turned out great too.
You can not repair plastic fuel tanks that have cracked/split.
see this thread
yamahait.com.au/forum/index.php/topic,25684.0.html
They are looking for expressions of interest
Edit, sorry i realise yours is 77 not 76, however, reach out to the same guy because the company may do other tanks too. they have just completed 250/465 IT tanks. The same company did Suzuki PE tanks and they turned out great too.
You can not repair plastic fuel tanks that have cracked/split.
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I just had a motorcycle dealership take on the job and plastic welded the short crack. Its colored black but I have matching paint and will paint over the tank to blend in so it doesn't look like if its even there. it only cost me $50 to get it fixed but was done professionally.
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09 Apr 2023 16:07
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I just put a 'For Sale' ad up the other day with a ton of Yamaha IT parts that includes 8, yes 8 nice original fuel tanks.
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