2006 RSTD gas tank

[2006 RSTD]

Hey guys....just got an 06 RSTD and love it so far. There are a few things that I would like to fix/change/add/improve...but one thing at a time.

 

The gas tank has a couple dents in it (right at the place where the tank meets the seat) and I haven't decided what to do about it. Maybe just live with it....not a problem that stops me from riding the bike....strictly cosmetic.

 

Where can I start looking for a new or used tank? What years and models will interchange with my tank so I am not limited to one spec tank???

 

Is there a tank cover that will cover the dents?

 

Or should I just remove the tank and attempt the repair? How hard/dangerous is it to work on a gas tank? What are the steps for properly removing the evidence of gas so as to have a safe tank to work on?

 

Thanks

[jakester]

All of the RSTD tanks will interchange after the restart of production, in around 2003 or so, up to current. Lower tank cover will cover most of the dent, Tank bib may help too. Pinwall cycles or ebay will be a good source for parts. Best of luck and happy trails.

Bill

[Leland]

You might want to consider replacing it with a Venture tank and gain the extra gallon of gas.

[eagleeye]

Try "Michigan Motorcycle Salvage"

They have a website and had a 2005 RSTD they were parting out.

[2006 RSTD]

Thanks guys....I have found a couple as an option, waiting to get a response to know if can purchase one of them. But seriously thinking about pulling the existing tank this winter and repairing it. Part of my thinking now for repairing it is because a purchased a trunk and want to paint it also...figured if going to do one might as well consider both. Also still like the option of covering it with some sort of cover.

 

Thanks

[djh3]

Check with one of your local "paintless dent repair" outfits. They can roll out some pretty ugly dents in cars I never thought would be right again.

[Bodaggit23]

Check with one of your local "paintless dent repair" outfits. They can roll out some pretty ugly dents in cars I never thought would be right again.

 

I agree. Doesn't look like the paint is even cracked.

[Flyinfool]

Another possibility is to use a suction cup and a good yank may pop most of it back out. It wont be perfect but it is cheap and could get it close.

[eusa1]

One of the best paintless dent repair guys in the country lives in your city.

Call down to jack wolfe and ask for eric the dent guys number.

[2006 RSTD]

Excellent suggestions!...will give it a shot. And thanks so much for the tip to check at jack wolf's....will stop by there and ask for eric.

 

Thanks guys!

[eusa1]

eric is an independent that stops there once a week and I cant remember his last name.

 

ask the used car sales manager for the info.