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Message started by ThumperPaul on 03/12/25 at 08:13:08

Title: Aluminum Fuel Tanks
Post by ThumperPaul on 03/12/25 at 08:13:08

For you guys that have done custom builds, have you ever installed an aluminum gas tank? Pros/cons?

I’ve read they are more corrosion resistant but not immune.

Most seem expensive.

Title: Re: Aluminum Fuel Tanks
Post by Ruttly on 03/12/25 at 08:54:09

Two bikes with aluminum tanks , one is stock and the other is not. Love the look and never had a problem.

Title: Re: Aluminum Fuel Tanks
Post by ThumperPaul on 03/12/25 at 09:10:03

7B5C5D5D4550290 wrote:

Two bikes with aluminum tanks , one is stock and the other is not. Love the look and never had a problem.

Great. Thanks! Anything to look for or avoid when looking around?

Title: Re: Aluminum Fuel Tanks
Post by Ruttly on 03/12/25 at 21:49:54

Buying overseas , make double sure it’s aluminum and it has a cap. I’ve seen descriptions with terms , chrome like , polished , chrome , aluminum and the tank that shows up is a steel chromed tank. Don’t get burned !

Title: Re: Aluminum Fuel Tanks
Post by ThumperPaul on 03/13/25 at 05:51:39

113637372F3A430 wrote:

Thanks Ruttly. I know what you mean. If you’ve ever shopped on AliExpress, it’s like buzzword bingo. They just throw in as many keywords as possible whether applicable or not.

Title: Re: Aluminum Fuel Tanks
Post by Ruttly on 03/13/25 at 11:11:36

Polished aluminum tanks even if partially painted sets you apart. Shows you have great tastes. I’m sure everyone has heard me say it’s all about shapes and lines , colors add to it as a accent , but shapes and lines always remain. Polished aluminum tanks just add a level of sophistication that stands out against the billions of cookie cutter bikes out there. With all that being said remember the word polish , you will find it annoying at first to keep it in spec , but in time it becomes a bit of a pleasure & part of your start up routine. Get used to riding with a soft polishing rag stuffed in your pocket ! 8-) 8-) 8-)