When I had Sarah's gas tank fixed, I removed all the jute padding that
had soaked up water and allowed the tank to rust. The TR4A-6 tanks are
bolted tightly to the frame (unlike the 2-3), but there's padding there
as well, apparently to do some noise dampening or protect the tank on
the way in/out.
I replaced it all with some closed-cell foam of about the same
thickness, held down with upholstery glue. This stuff can't absorb
water, and looks rather nice.
I have lots more if you'd like some and think it will do some good.
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