Tank Repair

[aziebell]

Anyone have experience with taking their tank into a body shop for repair? It is still scared from my crash last year, and was wondering what I might expect to pay to get a repair job done. Left side has a bit of rash, and there is also a small dent on the right side. I have no experience in body repair, and would like a professional to do all the work. With the help of the forum, I should be able to get the tank removed from the bike by myself Obviously I will have to take it in to get a quote done, but I was just curious to see what price range I may be looking at.

 

[macem29]

hmmm, both sides need redone, you mention wanting a good job done..
a decent shop is gonna be at least $100/hour, filling a dent, refinishing
and painting the whole thing has to be at least 4 hours, plus paint..it won't
be cheap, calling around for a used red tank may be more affordable

 

[BamBam77]

Get a full tank cover:thumbup:
and don't tell anyone it's bent:cheer::cheer::cheer:
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/Yama...6106859QQptZMotorcyclesQ5fPartsQ5fAccessories

 

[aziebell]

A used tank would probably be the best option if I could find one...and maybe I will just wait until I do. Places like Ebay have seem to have blue tanks, but all in similar or worse condition than mine. Guess I will keep my eye out for a good condition red tank. I looked at the tank covers before, but at the time really did not care for them. Maybe I will reconsider. Maybe I can find some pictures of the red one on a bike to see how it looks.

 

[Nelly]

Get a full tank cover:thumbup:
and don't tell anyone it's bent:cheer::cheer::cheer:
Yamaha FZ6 FZ-6 04-10 Top Saddlery Gas Tank Cover New - eBay (item 270696106859 end time Feb-21-11 11:03:54 PST)

This is defo the cheapest option.

I got a second hand tank of e-bay for 20 quid with a very minor scratch which i just brushed over with a touch up pen.

The price for a new tank is outrageous.
Nelly

 

[macem29]

here's a place to start looking for a used tank:

Motorcycle Salvage Parts Honda Motorcycle Salvage Parts Japanese Motorcycle Salvage Parts