mattm Posted May 4, 2009 Report Share Posted May 4, 2009 Ok, this sucks and I think it is the problem with my hesitation/surging. Should i replace the pump as well? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AOW Posted May 4, 2009 Report Share Posted May 4, 2009 yes, you can replace it now, or in a week when the hesitation/surging returns. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NightRider Posted May 4, 2009 Report Share Posted May 4, 2009 Ok, this sucks and I think it is the problem with my hesitation/surging. Should i replace the pump as well?2004 and it's already starting to rust? Damn.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mattm Posted May 4, 2009 Author Report Share Posted May 4, 2009 I bought it used. I think the original owner was military and perhaps left it sit without a full tank. Off to ebay to find a tank/pump combo. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NightRider Posted May 4, 2009 Report Share Posted May 4, 2009 I bought it used. I think the original owner was military and perhaps left it sit without a full tank. Off to ebay to find a tank/pump combo.Ahh, that just sucks though. How much do you think all that will run you? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mattm Posted May 4, 2009 Author Report Share Posted May 4, 2009 (edited) Think I found one shipped for around $200. Sure as hell beats the new price. Looks like 2003 to 2005 use the same tank and pump at least according to www.ronayers.com. Hopefully that is correct. Edited May 4, 2009 by mattm Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NightRider Posted May 4, 2009 Report Share Posted May 4, 2009 Think I found one shipped for around $200. Sure as hell beats the new price. Looks like 2003 to 2005 use the same tank and pump at least according to www.ronayers.com. Hopefully that is correct.Is that for the tank and the pump/or just the tank? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mattm Posted May 4, 2009 Author Report Share Posted May 4, 2009 Tank and pump. Looks like you can get that price by buying separately as well. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NightRider Posted May 4, 2009 Report Share Posted May 4, 2009 Tank and pump. Looks like you can get that price by buying separately as well.Hmm. You could find tanks and pumps on there? I couldn't find anything like that, but i only looked for a min or 2. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kawipilot Posted May 5, 2009 Report Share Posted May 5, 2009 Don't chuck your old tank. You can acid wash it (the inside) and apply an epoxy sealant like kreem koat and have a spare tank. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mattm Posted May 5, 2009 Author Report Share Posted May 5, 2009 Thanks. Thought about coating it but got a decent deal on a used tank and pump. I plan to try to clean the tank and coat with something once I find the best product for it. I also plan on cleaning the pump and screen and having a spare or selling both. This just sucks cause the bike runs ok except for an occasional heistation/surging issue once hot. I look forward to getting this fixed an continue to put miles on. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ReconRat Posted May 5, 2009 Report Share Posted May 5, 2009 (edited) There used to be a place in Columbus, that you could get a tank dipped and stripped. You'd have to surface treat the tank after that, inside and out. And then paint it. I'd like to know if that place is still there, or if there is a place like that now. It's a lot of work, and probably isn't worth it compared to just buying a new one. Unless it's a collectible or something that can't be replaced.edit: I've been through this, I had one tank completely rust out on one side at the bottom seam, from the inside, from age. I bought 3 more, cheap on eBay. One was near perfect. Edited May 5, 2009 by ReconRat Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kawipilot Posted May 5, 2009 Report Share Posted May 5, 2009 There are kits out there that just etch the inside of the tank, and come with a coating. It would save you a paint job, and for what you'd have in a kit you could have a spare, or sell the tank and put some coin in your pocket. http://www.kbs-coatings.com/KBS-Cycle-Tank-Sealer-Kit_p_31.html Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EagleCock Posted May 6, 2009 Report Share Posted May 6, 2009 could also check cycle search for parts if you wanna keep it local Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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