Need fuel tank for 96-01 Royal Star

[dingy]

I am in need of a fuel tank for a 96 to 01 Royal Star, color doesn't matter.

 

I sent mine to Ace High Leather in California, and it was damaged during return shipping. Large dent on both sides of tank.

 

Nothing on ebay at this time.

 

Some pictures of leather work done to tank, side covers, grips & fender bibs

 

Gary

[Snaggletooth]

Ah damn Gary!! Not cool. But the leather work looks good.

 

One step back right.

 

 

[wes0778]

Worth a try, fill it up with water and put it in the freezer...

[dingy]

Worth a try, fill it up with water and put it in the freezer...

 

It was insured when shipped back via UPS. But I have seen many posts online today where UPS denies a lot of claims due to packaging.

 

Dents can possibly be pulled with a suction cup type device. Main reason I had leather put on tank was a large dent near gas cap.

 

Gary

[Bob Myers]

Find one of those "paintless dent removal" guys and have him go at it. Can't hurt it much worse than a UPS ride did.

[dingy]

Going to give it the DYI approach. Found this at Auto Zone for $16.99. Will try this after I get UPS to look at it.

 

Intention all along was to repaint tank once I had it back from Ace High Leather. Tank had a dent near gas cap which is what drove decision to have leather work done.

 

Nanci at Ace High Leather has been great to work with on the leather additions to the RSV Hybrid. She is a forum sponsor.

 

http://www.acehighleathers.com

 

Gary

[M61A1MECH]

A bit on the high side, but looks perfect except for one scratch, but you are going to repaint any ways.

 

http://www.ebay.com/itm/Yamaha-Royal-Star-Tank-Fits-1997-1998-Very-Good-/181132256260?pt=Motorcycles_Parts_Accessories&hash=item2a2c52e404&vxp=mtr

[dingy]

A bit on the high side, but looks perfect except for one scratch, but you are going to repaint any ways.

 

http://www.ebay.com/itm/Yamaha-Royal-Star-Tank-Fits-1997-1998-Very-Good-/181132256260?pt=Motorcycles_Parts_Accessories&hash=item2a2c52e404&vxp=mtr

 

Did not see that one.

 

What color is 'correct' for a 1997. Colors for the Royal Stars are not listed in sites history.

 

The leather would cover the scratch.

 

Gary

[M61A1MECH]

Here is what Color Rite says for Black that year

Motorcycle :: 1997 :: Yamaha :: Royal Star Tour Classic

 

 

Code Paint Name: 004B Black #2 (BL2)

Color Rite Top :

5492-1

Color Rite Base : 1492

 

 

 

 

Motorcycle :: 1997 :: Yamaha :: Royal Star Tour Deluxe

Code Paint Name : 0033 Yamaha Black (YB)

Color Rite Top : 5135

Color Rite Base : N/A

[Snaggletooth]

I see you have a game plan already but here is another approach from Dans site.

 

http://lifeisaroad.com/stories/2005/02/05/paintlessDentPulling.html

 

Sounds crazy but is seems to work.

[deepforkriver]

Found this a minute ago. Has a ding or two, but price is not bad. Have no connection to it only thought of you when I saw it.

 

http://tulsa.craigslist.org/mcd/3794361081.html

[dingy]

Found this a minute ago. Has a ding or two, but price is not bad. Have no connection to it only thought of you when I saw it.

 

http://tulsa.craigslist.org/mcd/3794361081.html

 

I sent him an email for some more pictures.

 

Thanks,

 

Gary

[tazmocycle]

I have one in my garage, will have to see if it has any damage. will let it go cheap, i'll try to look at it tomorrow and let you know about it, don.