It’s a goner sadly..my 2016 961 has done the same..alloy tank on order.
I don't think anyone on this forum has ever attempted to repair a 961 tank. Mine had several blisters, and was replaced under warranty by the Donington factory. The 961 tank is a nylon/plastic material, not like the old Commando tanks from the 70's that were fiberglass. The classic tank repair kits are designed for fiberglass, so I don't know if they would work on a 961 tank.
The tank is not yet leaking but it does have two nickel sized blister on top and two tiny one forming on the other side.
There's really no alternative unless you can source a replacement on ebay (sometimes they are available), but no telling if the replacement will not blister at some point.
Good to hear a review on the TAB tank as that’s probably the way I will end up going.
I wouldn't bother trying to paint it and invest instead in a TAB II 961 tank. I would keep the plastic tank as a back up on the shelf in the garage where it belongs . He lives in England so even better to deal with TAB II .Definitely a (big) TAB fan and they are reasonably priced however, not sure what the options are for repainting? Decals can be had for 60 USD and even an expensive paint job is likely come in cheaper the going aluminium - if you prefer the original look that is.
DOH! It's gonna bubble again………. stupid!! I don't know, is it? Gotta be ways to stop it right; brains trust?
Thought ‘bubble’ only, I’d go ‘ally-B4-enamel’ any day!
I've been exchanging emails with Richard over at TAB. Decided to invest in one of their tanks as I plan on keeping this bike as part of my collection for a long while. Thank you for the recommendation.
Where the hell did that idea come from?
tabclassics.com
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Hi , Will it be painted in England and then sent to you ? That sounds like a good option.
Yes, Richard is taking the finished tank to a local painter he recommended. Fingers crossed!
