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Fuel Tank Decals

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Foxx4Beaver:

--- Quote from: dmazz71 on April 28, 2012, 11:06:19 AM ---I would like to get a new tank, but the OEM ones are around 275. 

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$275 is not a bad price at all for an OEM tank...Mid West Action wants $350 for my 95,and $390 if I bought it at my local Kawie dealer....that's IF it's even still available.Then plus another $175 give or take for the OEM graphics,would've put me well over $500,possibly closer to $600....just was'nt very intriguing when I don't "need" a new tank or graphics. 

The Flyin Hawaiian:
Clarke makes reproduction tanks for the 500 in standard sizes for around $200.

dmazz71:
Hi,

Where did you get the N-style graphics, those look really nice.

Thanks



--- Quote from: Foxx4Beaver on April 28, 2012, 03:46:32 AM ---To put new OEM decals on a tank that has had fuel in it already,is almost certain to destroy the decals...unless you plan on buying a new tank as well :|.That's why when you buy aftermarket decals,they come with slots or small circular holes pre-cut into them,so the fumes can escape.Here's a pic of my N-style graphics showing the slots cut in them.Mine is a 95,so it's seen it's fair share of fuel...and still no bubbles.








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Foxx4Beaver:
dmazz71
I got really lucky.I went to a discount riding gear/accesory shop I used to go to in the late 90's this past winter....and there they were hanging on the shelf.They were'nt perfect,some of the protective backing had started to lift....so it took a while to get them to sit right with a heat gun and some patience.I even called N-Style to see if they would/could make me another set....they said they could,but,it would'nt have been very cost effective....meaning quite pricey.But they came out pretty good.

ramblnman:
nice looking bike foxx!

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