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General Discussion => Wanted / For Sale => Topic started by: iyaoyas on October 30, 2013, 09:40:49 AM

Title: WTB Wassel Tank & Exhaust
Post by: iyaoyas on October 30, 2013, 09:40:49 AM
Looking for a "good" used (or NOS...?) wassel tank to help kick start my wassel restoration project.  Prefer an OEM tank that has no dents however will consider exceptions...

Also looking for a complete exhaust system...thanks!!

-Stephen
Title: WTB Wassel Tank & Exhaust
Post by: Gordon Brennan on October 30, 2013, 12:03:25 PM
I can't believe what these tanks are going for.
I was watching these two on ebay.

http://www.ebay.com/itm/290987760369?ssPageName=STRK:MEWAX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1423.l2649#ht_948wt_1277

http://www.ebay.com/itm/190921973349?ssPageName=STRK:MEWAX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1423.l2649#ht_120wt_1277
Title: WTB Wassel Tank & Exhaust
Post by: iyaoyas on October 30, 2013, 12:20:10 PM
Yes, quite spendy indeed.  I remain optimistic that I'll find on for a "reasonable" price...:)
Title: WTB Wassel Tank & Exhaust
Post by: Gordon Brennan on October 30, 2013, 04:21:30 PM
iyaoyas, I'll keep an eye out for you also. Mine is used specifically for competition. I ended up taking the tank off, do to dinging it up and it getting in the way. I converted the top frame tube in to the gas tank. I put an in-line petcock on and it holds about 5/8ths of a quart. Never measured how far I can go, but I haven't been to a single Trials event that I couldn't do a complete loop and sections with just the frame tube. Gives me more room for my knees. And I don't miss the way the tank goes straight up at the front of the seat, which has come in to play more than a couple times. It was get rid of the tank or start wearing a cup.
Title: WTB Wassel Tank & Exhaust
Post by: iyaoyas on October 30, 2013, 05:51:14 PM
That's interesting...reminds me of the time Buell tried their hand at a fuel in frame design but unfortunately their supplier couldn't make it work (safely) so it never went into production.  Can you post a picture or two for use to see what your bike looks like w/o the tank?
Title: WTB Wassel Tank & Exhaust
Post by: Gordon Brennan on October 30, 2013, 06:10:26 PM
Sure, but it aint pretty.

(http://i269.photobucket.com/albums/jj52/Gordo83/Penton_001.jpg) (http://s269.photobucket.com/user/Gordo83/media/Penton_001.jpg.html)
Title: WTB Wassel Tank & Exhaust
Post by: iyaoyas on October 30, 2013, 07:05:54 PM
Simple is better...function over form.  Looks good!