[Tigers] tank color

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As far as uncoated tanks....years ago owners of Asian  motorcycles were 
complaining that a bike left for a year or so would develop  rust in the tank 
and clog up the carbs upon restart. Supposedly, at that time,  the only 
companies coating their tanks were Harley and  BMW.
I would think that condensation (moisture) would  eventually cause rust in 
an uncoated Tiger tank.  So, uncoated may prevent  flaking, but would 
another problem arise?
Mark
 
 
 
In a message dated 5/10/2011 1:32:35 P.M. Eastern Daylight Time,  
rande at thecia.net writes:

Thanks  for the tank color(gloss finish). I had my original tanks cleaned, 
and
in  the process all of the exterior paint was removed. I just got an NOS RH 
 tank,
and it looks matt finish black, but it's about 40 years   old.

I had the original tanks coated/lined inside four years ago, and  the 
coating
is flaking off inside, before any gas goes in  them!!!!

Has anyone ever been successful by installing uncoated, bare  tanks? At this
point, I don't know if I trust any  coating.
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