[Point37]

I don't know the full story about this tank as I am the 3rd owner of my 2000 TW200. What I do know is I went to buy the bike and had the owner start it up and ride it around. After he finished I noticed some clear fluid leaking from under the tank. The owner's father said it was probably water from it being stored under a cover outside. I put my finger in it and said no that's gas. I looked at the tank and it looks like someone tried to use some type of epoxy to seal the exterior and then painted it white. I told him if he got a new tank and installed it as well as a title for it that I would buy the bike. So he bought a new Clarke tank and a title so I got my TW in the spring of 2011. I assume the tank would probably need to be sealed from the inside and there are a number of sealing products out there for this purpose. POR15 is a sealing product for motorcycle fuel tanks http://www.por15.com/CYCLE-TANK-REPAIR-KIT_p_59.html . I have used this product on a rototiller fuel tank and it worked like a charm. I tested the tank and found the hole (see last photo). I don't have a petcock to be able to really seal up the bottom and make sure there are no additional leaks but the one I found would need to be sealed. A new OEM tank goes for $445 (+ $73 for the OEM gas cap) and a new Clarke tank assembly goes for $218.

I am thinking $40 + shipping for the tank only. The OEM gas cap is sold so it would need a cap. You could easily get a cap and disable the locking mechanism as others have done here and you wouldn't need a key ( http://tw200forum.com/forums/80646/ShowPost.aspx ).

EDIT: GAS CAP IS SOLD...TANK IS STILL AVAILABLE

leaking area next to black mark...

 

[Mel]

Point37, if the gasket on the cap is in good shape and not cracked or torn, I would like the cap.

Mel

 

[Point37]

Point37, if the gasket on the cap is in good shape and not cracked or torn, I would like the cap.

Mel

photos added above



the cap itself is in good shape but the rubber gasket is cracked...i'm not sure that you can buy just the gasket...you may be able to make/buy one...



someone was making gaskets...

http://tw200forum.com/forums/12319/ShowPost.aspx



someone got a gasket from a Kubota to work...

http://tw200forum.com/forums/87884/ShowPost.aspx



some have found usable replacement caps as well...

http://tw200forum.com/forums/80646/ShowPost.aspx



http://www.google.com/#sclient=psy-...or.r_qf.&fp=408336f33309a35e&biw=1600&bih=749



http://www.ronayers.com/Fiche/TypeI...83/Model/TW200/GroupID/242150/Group/FUEL_TANK

 

[Point37]

bump.....

 

[Point37]

bump.........

 

[Dubzha]

If Mel doesn't buy the cap, I'll buy it.

 

[Point37]

If Mel doesn't buy the cap, I'll buy it.

PM sent

 

[Mel]

Sell the cap. I am not pressed for the need.
Mel

 

[Point37]

gas cap is sold...tank is still available

 

[FoeSicks]

I know this is an old thread, but do you still have the tank? If so, I'm interested

 

[littletommy]

I know this is an old thread, but do you still have the tank? If so, I'm interested

Werloc's got one:

http://tw200forum.com/forum/tw200-classifieds/14226-gas-tank-4-sale.html

It's as clean as they come. Like new and in perfect condition.

 

[Point37]

I know this is an old thread, but do you still have the tank? If so, I'm interested

yes i still have the tank

 

[Point37]

bump....

 

[Point37]

bump...found the leak...see last photo in first post

 

[Point37]

bumpity