Firko's Bargain of the week

[firko]

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 . 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

                                                                                 
                                                                                 

[GMC]

$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?

[firko]

$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 . I'll wait until I see it in my hands before I make a call on the next step.
                                                             

[albrid-3]

l done think that is bargin.

[GMC]

Looks good underneath, I was just worried that with those half hearted repairs they may have butchered the underneath

[TM BILL]

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 

[firko]

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.

[Tim754]

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

[yamaico]

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.

[jimg1au]

i got one for 100.00 last week in better conditon.

[firko]

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   

[mainline]

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   

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

[jimg1au]

this is for my ariel

[firko]

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.

[jimg1au]

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