Well you know, you try and give people the benefit of doubt..... I recently bought an oil tank from a so called "cafe Racer" builder/parts supplier. I am trying to have the open triangle look so it's been a challenge to find the right design. I finally thought I found it. Bought the tank online for $320 plus shipping. 2 weeks after making the pay pal payment I asked about the tank. I was told that the painter was out of paint. You all know how rare industrial grey is.... then two weeks later I received the tank after sending my address again because he wanted to confirm it. (probably didn't lose it) The tank looked pretty good until I looked inside and saw all the rust. That's odd. $320 for a rusty tank. Must be Cafe rust... Okay, spent about 2 hours installing it. (requires removal of rear tire, yay) filled it with oil and presto....why do I have spots of oil on the floor? Oh I know why. The welds are leaking. Who on earth would pressure test an oil tank after welding it together? So, remove the tank (chain, tire, wiring harness........) I have stripped the powder coat off and will weld it myself. I'm sure I could send it back and in a month or so I could re install it and cross my fingers that it holds oil but I think I will take care of it myself. Man what a disappointment. I hope none of you guys deal with this kind of embarrassing quality. Should have gotten Carpy to build it for me. He is awesome.
I like the design but I expected more. Not sure if I'm allowed to post who I bought it from so I won't unless told different. Though I will say it rhymes with penjies pafe pacer.
Sorry for the Rant...Maybe this is the wrong place for this?