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Tanks from India

Posted: Wed Oct 07, 2015 2:33 pm
by Doctorpayday
Hi all

Noticed replica Petrol tanks available on E bay from India and have been seeking opinions on quality of reproduction.

Brit bike forums generally evenly split on the pros and cons of the repros but in some cases is the only option left.

With ethanol and corrosion the constant enemy, any developments are welcome.

What do you guys think?

Doc

Re: Tanks from India

Posted: Wed Oct 07, 2015 3:06 pm
by Wolfie
It's a bit close to China..?

Re: Tanks from India

Posted: Wed Oct 07, 2015 3:43 pm
by Barrie
The quality of the goods can range from perfect to could do better, saying that quality control is improving , remember that items like fuel tanks are still hand finished , as in the olden days

Re: Tanks from India

Posted: Wed Oct 07, 2015 4:55 pm
by BIG H
These people say they make vintage fuel tanks.
http://www.indiamart.com/vintageindiaautoworld/

Re: Tanks from India

Posted: Wed Oct 07, 2015 9:00 pm
by Nick64
Hand finishing a Royal Enfield tank
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UsTIMxeO_ng

Re: Tanks from India

Posted: Thu Oct 08, 2015 4:51 pm
by SERPICO
Nick64 wrote:Hand finishing a Royal Enfield tank
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UsTIMxeO_ng
He'd probably make a good surgeon with steady hands like that !!

Re: Tanks from India

Posted: Thu Oct 08, 2015 9:45 pm
by Nick20/50
Nick64 wrote:Hand finishing a Royal Enfield tank
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UsTIMxeO_ng
Wow :shock: