Norton Tank / Paint Quality

Apologies if I gave the wrong impression in my last email....but when I am told, not just once, but twice, that I am out of warranty and when I made no demands but asked for solutions and then what I received were suggestions to re-paint it myself or pay full retail for a new tank...there doesn't seem to be much room left for a "conversation". There is no wear on the tank and the one very small stone chip is nowhere near any of the bubbling. In addition, the bottom of the tank, in the recesses that fit over the coil/battery cradle, has 10 bubbles of varying degrees in size.
If you have a solution other than the ones you have already offered, please email me. I am open to continuing the conversation.
Despite a bit of a rough start in our communications, Rob Jameson remained a professional and offered real alternatives to settle this matter. This issue has been resolved to the satisfaction of both parties. Rob & Norton are to be commended for their efforts at providing real customer service.
 
fuel vapors?? wasn't aware that ethanol fuel was an issue with these tanks??

sounds like yet another can of worms
 
Norton Tank / Paint Quality

Back on the road again......there will be no more tank bubbling!
Thanks to Rob Jameson and the painter extraordinaire Brent Budgor of Vintage-Vendor Painting in Vermont for making this all happen.
How does the Monza Cap look gentlemen?
 
The Monza looks the dogs!

So, we have an alloy tank now?

Can you confirm the thread size and type of the Monza please?
 
Norton Tank / Paint Quality

Norton Tank / Paint Quality

Back on the road again....hopefully no more tank bubbling ever again!
Thanks to Rob Jameson of Norton and Brent Budgor of Vintage-Vendor Painting in Vermont for making this all happen.
Does the Monza Cap meet with approval?
 
The Monza looks the dogs!

So, we have an alloy tank now?

Can you confirm the thread size and type of the Monza please?
2 1/2" x 18TPI. This cap was from an ebay seller and claims to be Made in England. I think it was, like most, Made in India and "ASSEMBLED" in England.
 
Hello SgtUSAF80 ! You are the first painted aluminum Norton 961 tank I have seen. Good Job. And I suppose the aluminum gas tank is the only way out of this fuel related mess we are in !
 
Apologies for doubling up on the posting. Things got a little confusing when trying to post both photos. I thought I'd deleted the first one. Next time I'll find a 10 year old kid to help me out.
 
Can you verify for us the fill up capacity of your aluminum gas tank ? Thanks.
 
Shouldn't have read this thread. My tank is staring to bubble under the gold striping on the right side. I'm not a happy camper right now. The bike has 1100 miles on the "clock". Never even been rained on and has spent half if it's life in a climate control garage with its six siblings. Owned over 20 motorcycle so far and never had one do this.
 
Sorry to hear that. The plastic/nylon (whatever they are) must have been a cost reduction effort . I wish they would just go to all metal ! Alum or steel. I wonder how their V4 carbon fuel tanks will fare ?
 
Norton Tank / Paint Quality

Norton Tank / Paint Quality

Back on the road again....hopefully no more tank bubbling ever again!
Thanks to Rob Jameson of Norton and Brent Budgor of Vintage-Vendor Painting in Vermont for making this all happen.
Does the Monza Cap meet with approval?

Brent does great work.
The cap is retro chic.
Well done, she's beautiful.
 
Norton Tank / Paint Quality


This is what I found had the best results for ethanol in gas. Look it up guys especially if in the USA . Use NO Ethanol Gas if you can find it . Go to the Marina's if near the Ocean or Great Lakes . They usually have No ethanol Gas at the Marina . Metal Gas Tanks is the best solution , works every time . Or go to a Off Road style gas tank with No paint and let the vapors escape .
 
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Be happy that your Gas Tank hasn't bubbled yet . It may only be a matter of time for us . In NY you are stuck with ethanol blends only which is even worse. That's why I mentioned the Marinas and the Biobor .
 
I am hoping for a $3,000.00 + US Dollar Christmas or Birthday gift myself. Even if I don't need it now .
 
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