OKay, so it looks like the stock gas tank on my bike ain't gonna work. For starters, the metal lips on the filler opening have apparently rusted off:
Here's a full shot of the opening. I remember those lips being a little fuller if I'm not mistaken:
With those lips gone, the cap is now loose. I can practically pull it off when it is in the locked position:
This is the cap fully locked with the key. It's almost completely pulled out.
Also, the little weight at the end of the fuel sender unit has mysteriously disappeared. The electrical end cap and the arm are all intact, but the box at the end of the arm is nowhere to be found. Nothing rattles or jingles in the tank when I shake it. WTF?!
Question: Can I put any 77-79 550 gas tank on my bike? The 'L' tank is fine, but the 'E' tank also looks good.
Any input would be greatly appreciated.
Tommy
Here's a full shot of the opening. I remember those lips being a little fuller if I'm not mistaken:
With those lips gone, the cap is now loose. I can practically pull it off when it is in the locked position:
This is the cap fully locked with the key. It's almost completely pulled out.
Also, the little weight at the end of the fuel sender unit has mysteriously disappeared. The electrical end cap and the arm are all intact, but the box at the end of the arm is nowhere to be found. Nothing rattles or jingles in the tank when I shake it. WTF?!
Question: Can I put any 77-79 550 gas tank on my bike? The 'L' tank is fine, but the 'E' tank also looks good.
Any input would be greatly appreciated.
Tommy
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