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Title: Firko's Bargain of the week
Post by: firko on August 03, 2013, 10:28:16 am: Anyone who's been searching eBay for a suitable alloy tank for their Brit motocrosser will know how expensive these have become over the years. An average condition B44 tank will cost you $300 and up these days, with primo versions going for $600. This was my screaming deal of the week for $60 ;D. It needs a little welding and TLC but I'm capable of the fix.
http://www.ebay.com/itm/BSA-441-Victor-Alloy-Gas-Tank-/281143282426?ViewItem=&ssPageName=ADME%3AL%3ACORT%3AUS%3A1123&item=281143282426&nma=true&si=QX%252BgmWJaJwZi5sDDq6iiLMltLV4%253D&orig_cvip=true&rt=nc&_trksid=p2047675.l2557 (http://www.ebay.com/itm/BSA-441-Victor-Alloy-Gas-Tank-/281143282426?ViewItem=&ssPageName=ADME%3AL%3ACORT%3AUS%3A1123&item=281143282426&nma=true&si=QX%252BgmWJaJwZi5sDDq6iiLMltLV4%253D&orig_cvip=true&rt=nc&_trksid=p2047675.l2557)

(http://i1112.photobucket.com/albums/k495/firko2/Beezatank_zps1d220835.jpg) (http://s1112.photobucket.com/user/firko2/media/Beezatank_zps1d220835.jpg.html)
(http://i1112.photobucket.com/albums/k495/firko2/beezatank2_zps78ebf38a.jpg) (http://s1112.photobucket.com/user/firko2/media/beezatank2_zps78ebf38a.jpg.html)
Title: Re: Firko's Bargain of the week
Post by: GMC on August 03, 2013, 10:45:01 am: $60 is a great deal.
Looks like it has had some heat and attempts at repairs on those rear sections, have you seen any underneath photo’s?
Title: Re: Firko's Bargain of the week
Post by: firko on August 03, 2013, 10:57:28 am: Quote
$60 is a great deal.
Looks like it has had some heat and attempts at repairs on those rear sections, have you seen any underneath photo’s?
It looks pretty good underneath Geoff. After the nice job you did on my Cheney tank you might still get the repair job mate ;D. I'll wait until I see it in my hands before I make a call on the next step.
(http://i1112.photobucket.com/albums/k495/firko2/beezaunderneath_zps0a240d63.jpg) (http://s1112.photobucket.com/user/firko2/media/beezaunderneath_zps0a240d63.jpg.html)
Title: Re: Firko's Bargain of the week
Post by: albrid-3 on August 03, 2013, 11:01:39 am: l done think that is bargin.
Title: Re: Firko's Bargain of the week
Post by: GMC on August 03, 2013, 11:02:05 am: Looks good underneath, I was just worried that with those half hearted repairs they may have butchered the underneath
Title: Re: Firko's Bargain of the week
Post by: TM BILL on August 03, 2013, 11:22:04 am: Quote from: Dave #6 on August 03, 2013, 11:01:39 am
l done think that is bargin.

Woll i dood fink that a real bergain ;)

Seriously Mark that is a real bargain , i want one for a Bantam project and as you say a very ordinary one is $300 + if you can find one . Im hoping to find one at a swap meet in the UK next month :)
Title: Re: Firko's Bargain of the week
Post by: firko on August 03, 2013, 12:57:39 pm: Quote
l done think that is bargin.
Have you gone and disconnected that spellcheck again Dave? I have no idea if you think it's a bargain or not.......not that I give a rats. ;D
Title: Re: Firko's Bargain of the week
Post by: Tim754 on August 03, 2013, 11:05:53 pm: Your sure pulling a healthy bunch of bargains out of the hat Mark!!!! ;)
and thanks for placing some found specials you may not have room for, here. Cheers
Title: Re: Firko's Bargain of the week
Post by: yamaico on August 04, 2013, 03:55:50 am: Quote from: Dave #6 on August 03, 2013, 11:01:39 am
l done think that is bargin.
What the fork is wrong with this Dave? Is it too hard to preview before you post? Surely you must know a primary school kid that can spell check it for you.
Title: Re: Firko's Bargain of the week
Post by: jimg1au on August 04, 2013, 07:20:21 am: i got one for 100.00 last week in better conditon.
Title: Re: Firko's Bargain of the week
Post by: firko on August 04, 2013, 10:16:05 am: Quote
i got one for 100.00 last week in better conditon
A B44 tank Jim? Maybe the arse has fallen out of the market.....but I doubt it.
http://www.ebay.com/itm/BSA-B44-B40-B25-C15-Victor-Enduro-Trials-Scramble-Aluminium-gas-fuel-petrol-Tank-/290763893060?pt=Motorcycles_Parts_Accessories&hash=item43b2e0e944&vxp=mtr (http://www.ebay.com/itm/BSA-B44-B40-B25-C15-Victor-Enduro-Trials-Scramble-Aluminium-gas-fuel-petrol-Tank-/290763893060?pt=Motorcycles_Parts_Accessories&hash=item43b2e0e944&vxp=mtr)
Title: Re: Firko's Bargain of the week
Post by: mainline on August 04, 2013, 12:07:23 pm: Quote from: firko on August 04, 2013, 10:16:05 am
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i got one for 100.00 last week in better conditon
A B44 tank Jim? Maybe the arse has fallen out of the market.....but I doubt it.
http://www.ebay.com/itm/BSA-B44-B40-B25-C15-Victor-Enduro-Trials-Scramble-Aluminium-gas-fuel-petrol-Tank-/290763893060?pt=Motorcycles_Parts_Accessories&hash=item43b2e0e944&vxp=mtr (http://www.ebay.com/itm/BSA-B44-B40-B25-C15-Victor-Enduro-Trials-Scramble-Aluminium-gas-fuel-petrol-Tank-/290763893060?pt=Motorcycles_Parts_Accessories&hash=item43b2e0e944&vxp=mtr)

I paid a bit over 130 landed for mine but sold it on as I didn't like the "breadloaf" shape of those tanks. I've yet to see a gp style tank on ebay and the repro ones from the uk are at least 400.
For some reason the indians are reproducing the road going "bread loaf" shape instead of the gp style
Having said that I wouldn't buy one from there I can't imagine any part of the transaction would be hassle free
Title: Re: Firko's Bargain of the week
Post by: jimg1au on August 04, 2013, 03:46:56 pm: (http://i414.photobucket.com/albums/pp221/jimg1au/KGrHqJoQFHdsH2NNBR6Gz8Feg60_57_zps64360b92.jpg) (http://s414.photobucket.com/user/jimg1au/media/KGrHqJoQFHdsH2NNBR6Gz8Feg60_57_zps64360b92.jpg.html)

(http://i414.photobucket.com/albums/pp221/jimg1au/KGrHqNqsFHMEYMQEBR6GyF3bg60_57_zps57b531e7.jpg) (http://s414.photobucket.com/user/jimg1au/media/KGrHqNqsFHMEYMQEBR6GyF3bg60_57_zps57b531e7.jpg.html)

(http://i414.photobucket.com/albums/pp221/jimg1au/KGrHqFlMFHmg57FDBR6G0QrQ60_57_zps199c1167.jpg) (http://s414.photobucket.com/user/jimg1au/media/KGrHqFlMFHmg57FDBR6G0QrQ60_57_zps199c1167.jpg.html)

this is for my ariel
Title: Re: Firko's Bargain of the week
Post by: firko on August 05, 2013, 12:59:16 pm: Quote
Having said that I wouldn't buy one from there I can't imagine any part of the transaction would be hassle free
I thought that too Paul so I gritted my teeth and took a punt and bought a set of handlebars from Royal Enfield's eBay site. Not only did I recieve them in less than a week, I was also pretty impressed with the quality. Using that experience as a baseline I then bought a pair of alloy motocross mudguards from another Indian seller and once again I couldn't be happier with both the product and the shipping costs and time.
Sometimes jumping outside of the circle can produce some unexpected joy. ;)
Title: Re: Firko's Bargain of the week
Post by: jimg1au on August 05, 2013, 01:25:05 pm: had 1 try at stuff from india total fail couldn't get help from seller or shipper
got my money back from paypal
still need a seat for my ariel
jim
Title: Re: Firko's Bargain of the week
Post by: Tossa on August 05, 2013, 02:10:49 pm: Quote from: firko on August 04, 2013, 10:16:05 am
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i got one for 100.00 last week in better conditon
A B44 tank Jim? Maybe the arse has fallen out of the market.....but I doubt it.
http://www.ebay.com/itm/BSA-B44-B40-B25-C15-Victor-Enduro-Trials-Scramble-Aluminium-gas-fuel-petrol-Tank-/290763893060?pt=Motorcycles_Parts_Accessories&hash=item43b2e0e944&vxp=mtr (http://www.ebay.com/itm/BSA-B44-B40-B25-C15-Victor-Enduro-Trials-Scramble-Aluminium-gas-fuel-petrol-Tank-/290763893060?pt=Motorcycles_Parts_Accessories&hash=item43b2e0e944&vxp=mtr)

Did you see the other tanks in his store
Title: Re: Firko's Bargain of the week
Post by: firko on August 05, 2013, 02:33:22 pm: Quote
Did you see the other tanks in his store
I've been told by a bloke who bought one that these Indian tanks are pretty nice. I haven't actually seen one live yet but they look the goods in the photos.