An expensive decision has been made. We need a new petrol tank. The tank that came with the bike has a the first aid compartment in the top of tank. I do not like this type tank but since tanks cost a mint I thought it would do. The clincher is that the tank is dented. It has lots a chips and minor dings in the paint but the dint is quite large which is why I did not spot it. The bike must have gone down on the right hand side and the fairing has pushed the tank in.
On closer inspection the inside of the tank is very rusty. The rust will come off once I start to use the bike and will clog up the carbs. I have had a BM with a rusty tank. I ended up fitting in-line fuel filters but they clogged up in no time. Eventually the engine is starved of fuel and runs very poorly.
The decision makes things a bit easier as far as the finished look is concerned but it is big cost.
