Fixed that for you.
I know, and I wish something more appropriate was available for certain specific situations like that. It's gotten to the point that things are working pretty damn well around here lately (touch wood, as the Brits say), but there's still a short punch list that could be addressed.
Thanks Gary, but I think they may have just quickie-chromed it right over the primer because the gray area doesn't look like bare metal. It reminds me of chrome over plastic. I'm too discouraged to look closer at it right now, been spending the last half hour or so looking for another one. I'd love to get it rechromed, but around my area there are none and the last time I got something chromed in Tampa there was only one shop that would do it.
I've mulled many possibilities so far, but the complication in any of them (except a replacement like I already have) is the fit. If I have to make any modifications to the existing tank mounts on the frame because of a change, the whole bike has to come apart again because the frame is powdercoated.
Sorry to see the chrome failure. I can imagine how distressing that would be. That tank was definitely a cool aspect of your bike, but your bike is a lot cooler than that tank and I'm sure you'll come up with a solid plan going forward.
Yes, after finding it in chrome, because of keeping chrome fenders it basically completed the look
Thanks. Ideally, getting it rechromed or a new replacement would be the way to go. It still runs and rides like it is, so there's that. I'll figure something out, I always do. But it still sucks.
Oh I've been all over them with a pump BB rifle and a single pump .177 pellet pistol, but there are a couple that aren't learning from the pain lessons.
I replaced the dishwasher about a year ago with a new Bosch. This time it's the washing machine and when my wife wants new tools for what she does, she gets it without argument from me.
Sorry to hear about so many things piling on. Hopefully the bad luck streak ends with this.
Well, just now you certainly helped make that month a lot better.
Oops, that's right. I do salute your wise submission.
Well, just now you certainly helped make that month a lot better.
Brody was smarter than me and looked on eBay, and found this - which I ordered immediately.
For Honda Ape 50/100 electroplate gasoline tank Motorcycle center fuel tank | eBay
Honda (HONDA): Ape 50 AC16 / AC18 (FI car not compatible), Ape 100 HC07 / HC13. Motorcycle Parts Center Honda Ape 50/100 gasoline Fuel Tank Set Bike. Honda Ape 50/100 gasoline tank. one pcs Fuel tank.www.ebay.com
Thanks Brody!
I don't know, maybe wax it more often (I probably only waxed it once early on). I'll be looking at it closely to see if any of the little telltale signs it was chromed the same way as the one I have.
You're right, the description is a bit less than completely clear so we'll see. I also noticed that the sale is only for the tank itself, no other hardware, so it looks like I'll be using my cap and petcock (and my stick-on emblems, which will give me an opportunity to add the fake screw heads this time while they're off).
By description and the pictures, it looks to be the same exact tank. The original came from the Web!ke website in Japan by way of Tanaka Trading, but they've been out of stock for at least 5 years and probably didn't make the tank anyway. It will be a couple weeks before I see it but hopefully it lives up to what the ad shows. And amazingly it was only about $20 more than what I paid for the original going on 8 years ago.
Are you considering having the tank you have now properly chromed if you can find a good shop?
I guess you didn't see this part below in previous comments.
I suppose I could find a tank that the mounts could be modified to fit the existing frame mounts, but that would be just as tricky and of course, it would blue the chrome. And using a painted tank on my bike wouldn't look right as it currently sits.
I don't know, maybe. But I can only imagine how pricey it might be considering the rear fender cost about $150 to get chromed roughly 7 years ago, and I have no idea if that guy is even in business anymore. I know there are places outside my area that do chrome, I'd have to get some prices before deciding to do it.
You might need to set your bike up with a reserve fuel tank when you take a long ride.
I just got a quote to do the headers and front/rear fender here in TX. I'll go back to scrubbing what I can out with some scotch brite and WD-40 and live with the love taps and character. It was north of $500
Sounds about right, actually a bit cheaper than what I paid for just a fender before if you look at 4 total pieces, 2 of which are exhaust. If the new tank works out as it seems it should, I'll certainly have time to ponder it.
danschrome.com
Thanks, I'll check them out to see what they have to say about the old tank.After doing some more searching, I believe I found the place I’m gonna use. They are a 1 hour and 50 min drive from me. They accept parts being shipped in as well.
Dans Polishing & Chrome
They quoted me $500 for the NOS exhaust. The lady on the phone said if they receive exhaust pipes that have been used, it’s about a 4 month cleaning process to get them absolutely spotless for their tanks.
I hate to even add anything here the way this is going… I’m sick seeing your tank, literally, and now the new one also.
That's what ended up happening, and when I said above "You know the rest of the story" it's because that's all that was wrong - but like an idiot, I let the delivery guy haul away my old one before realizing it was only a bad breaker. Already fixed, new-to-us used dryer working fine.
Thanks, I appreciate it. I really can't complain, we had a nice long run of reliable stuff despite a bit of a short life from the replacement dishwasher I put in right after we moved here. But even that wasn't too horrible, it went almost 7 years. But I can't help feeling stupid for not doing enough troubleshooting and just going straight for the likely suspect.
Well, I didn’t actually… but I’m glad at least now you have a working dryer. But still, darn it. Sorry, Tom. I wish I’d thought to post our dryer mishap with the other generator info.
Thanks, but of course you had no way of knowing. It wasn't a very expensive lesson learned, but a lesson nonetheless. Be more thorough next time.Well, I didn’t actually… but I’m glad at least now you have a working dryer. But still, darn it. Sorry, Tom. I wish I’d thought to post our dryer mishap with the other generator info.
This was for ALL of the BS/crap you’re dealing with, stupid chrome AND the dryer. Is it weird we both had similar generator preparedness issues, and appliance issues… wait, don’t answer that.
I try to do as much as I can to save money, and we've been fairly fortunate with only minor repairs needed in the 8 years we've been here. I just try to save money where I can, I know you do the same.
So it's true, even in the laundry, carb problems are electrical problems
You will have no problems getting a full refund. That's one good thing about eBay and there is no grey area with this example.The new tank arrived today. Very discouraging. They packed it in a "box" (read: folded cardboard FROM a box) that was basically the same size as the tank, and somehow thought a layer of the small bubble wrap would be enough to protect it from the demon shippers of the world.
This end is where the mounting bracket sticks out from the back of the tank, hence the reason for the bulge. I'm amazed that part of it wasn't bent.
and the obligatory chips of chrome that came off the tank
I internally emailed them through eBay and sent these pictures. Can't wait to hear what they have to say.
Here's what their initial response was:
