NOS 1975 gas tank on eBay

[DogBunny]

https://www.ebay.com/itm/264382553892
The only problem I see is that it has the later style gas cap -- this has been discussed before, it is normal for later production 1975 tanks. The earlier cap is MUCH nicer.
Seller has a reserve on it, so don't know what he really wants for it. If I was selling it I would put a "Buy it Now" price of at least $400 on it, maybe even $500 -- not sure, the cap is sort of a problem...

 

[xjwmx]

Needs to get that tip of the key off the paint before it smudges it.

 

[Mikey]

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https://www.ebay.com/itm/264382553892
The only problem I see is that it has the later style gas cap -- this has been discussed before, it is normal for later production 1975 tanks. The earlier cap is MUCH nicer.
Seller has a reserve on it, so don't know what he really wants for it. If I was selling it I would put a "Buy it Now" price of at least $400 on it, maybe even $500 -- not sure, the cap is sort of a problem...

Nice tank! I always think about re painting my 75's tank and side covers but applying the decals scare me
Although I have 2 of them (75's) and could use the other one to measure when applying the decals
One day I just got to take the leap

 

[MaxPete]

Wow - pretty!,

 

[DogBunny]

Having a spare tank to verify the placement of the decals is a good idea, but actually applying them is surprisingly easy. Plenty of YouTube videos on it.
I think the trick would be matching the tiny silver and blue-green metal flakes in the paint -- doable, I would think, but probably expensive.

 

[YamadudeXS650C]

Although I have an original '75 XS650 with a nice tank (with a slight bit of patina in the clear coat), I can't stop looking at this one.
Drool.

 

[gggGary]

Sent the link to a friend, he bid on it.

 

[YamadudeXS650C]

I just bid on it ($250)
I've got to have another cup of coffee and consider how high I want to go.
Mine is pretty nice, after all.....

 

[Mikey]

I just bid on it ($250)
I've got to have another cup of coffee and consider how high I want to go.
Mine is pretty nice, after all.....

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you could always sell yours and someone else could go a step up in looks

 

[YamadudeXS650C]

you could always sell yours and someone else could go a step up in looks

Good idea.

 

[Mailman]

Boy, that tank looked perfect! I hope you get it, I’ll bet you could recoup most of the purchase price from selling yours.

I bought that tank for my ‘77 from an eBay sale. I got it pretty cheap and when I contacted the guy I told him I was actually going to pay him more in exchange for him packing it extra well, that and the fact that he had way underestimated shipping costs. Anyways I’m happy I did that because when it arrived, the box had a crushed corner and a tear in it but the tank was perfect.

 

[Brassneck]

Nice tank! I always think about re painting my 75's tank and side covers but applying the decals scare me

Like Dogbunny said, decals aren't all that bad...for a tank, with compound curves, etc...I'd go with the spray bottle w/drop of soap/water solution...allows you to slide the decal around to find the perfect placement. getting both sides to match is sometimes a bear...but having a second tank to work from/measure...that's priceless.

 

[Mikey]

Like Dogbunny said, decals aren't all that bad...for a tank, with compound curves, etc...I'd go with the spray bottle w/drop of soap/water solution...allows you to slide the decal around to find the perfect placement. getting both sides to match is sometimes a bear...but having a second tank to work from/measure...that's priceless.

I looked on U tube and what you are talking about makes sense!

 

[YamadudeXS650C]

It was pricey, but I won the auction.
It will look nice on the bike.
As i've often said, "The tank is the jewel of a bike."

 

[59Tebo]

Wow, Dude! Now it'll look even more goodlier!

 

[Mailman]

Hey...congratulations Dude! That’ll be really nice!

 

[MaxPete]

Oooooohhhhh - pretty!

 

[YamadudeXS650C]

Got my fingers crossed that it will be good. The seller has already revealed it has a small paint chip in the petcock contact surface area.
Its better than my current tank, anyways.

 

[YamadudeXS650C]

For many years, I have told friends and family that I'm too old to receive presents. Thats just for kids.
So, they complied.
But privately, I actually love to open boxes.

This one is my 65th birthday present to myself.
I admit to being a wee bit excited.

Its nice. Like the seller said, very light scratches. In about 4 places.
Gotta look real close.
I think they'll buff out.
I'll be gentle, using 3M Finesse-it.

 

[Mailman]

For many years, I have told friends and family that I'm too old to receive presents. Thats just for kids.
So, they complied.
But privately, I actually love to open boxes.

This one is my 65th birthday present to myself.
I admit to being a wee bit excited.

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Its nice. Like the seller said, very light scratches. In about 4 places.
Gotta look real close.
I think they'll buff out.
I'll be gentle, using 3M Finesse-it.

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So.....going on your bike? Or on display?