CB650 CUSTOM - GAS TANK UPDATE
This morning I stopped by La Habra Radiator to pick up the repaired gas tank to my Honda CB650 motorcycle. As I mentioned in an earlier post, there were a number of pinholes on the bottom and sides that needed to be patched up and the tank required a "boil out" in order to remove the previous tank liner. If it looks like the tank survived a house fire, it's because they had to heat it up from the outside in order to help break the chemical liner loose on the inside. It was quite a job. They replaced the old liner with a higher quality one. Right now, it looks rough but after a nice new paint job you won't even recognize it.
There are still some dents as you can see from the pictures but those will be smoothed out before it gets painted. The guy who I will be having do it, Bruce, is the same gentleman that did my 75' Honda CL 360 gas tank. Needless to say, he's great! I'll also be giving him the seat pan that you saw in my last post and the side covers, so the whole thing will match. I have a color/concept in mind right now, but it won't be as fancy as my last tank.
Below is the contact info for La Habra Radiator in case you live in the Greater Los Angeles area and need some similar services. I would highly recommend them. Their prices are fair and they do a really nice job!
| 361 W Whittier Blvd, La Habra, CA 90631 |
More update to come tomorrow...
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