Wanted Wanted: VF1000R Fuel Tank

Hi all - looking for a VF1000R fuel tank. I have a 1986 model, but any of the years will work. I am in Florida, USA. Thank you!

 

Obviously "needs work".

Your post doesn't explain why you need one, but I thought I would at least pass it along. Came across it the other day.

https://www.ebay.com/itm/177719692883?itmmeta=01KJZHXCHTK1BRX0DBKK7KWPWP&hash=item2960eb4e53

 

Is this the same tank for a VF1000F?

 

Nope

VF750F tanks are close, but not bolt on.

 

OK thanks & makes sense. I bought one from eBay marked VF1000F and used it on my '83 Euro RC15, until I could get the original tank cleaned up.










The original & proper tank:

 

Yeah, we discussed that before.

That tank was obviously mis-labeled.

THIS is a VF1000F tank. It engages the front cowl in a very unique way.

 

Kel used a V45 tank on his custom VF1000R, as it is VERY close to the Euro VF1000R tank with the steeper rear going down to the seat. Those tanks look sick. Pretty sure he modified the tank mount and/or the frame to accommodate. I think the V45 tank is shorter length-wise.

 

OK thanks - good to know.

Guess that's why there was a question mark on the underside of that tank.....

 

Thank you! It is different than a VF1000F for sure.

 

Beautiful!!

 

I have been looking for a year now.....the tank I had just got too far gone.....I nursed it for a couple years but even with welding some areas it was just too far gone. I have never considered using a V45 tank. My bike is very nice but not a museum piece, I ride it. I wonder if I should look for a V45 tank and try it out? Any idea of the modification that is necessary?

 

I've been browsing some of his photos, and it doesn't look like any major mods. But I swear I remember him mentioning it wasn't a direct bolt-on. Could be wrong.



If you take the bodywork off of each bike, they are VERY similar. In fact, you can bolt in a VF1000 engine into a VF750 frame. You just can't get the rear valve cover off of a 1000R gear driven cam engine in the frame.

Google "Kel's custom VF1000R" for a start.

 

Hi - sorry, the link is not working for me. Would love to take a look at it!

 

Thank you....

 

Thank you for this! To be clear, this is a V45 tank off a appx 83-86 VF750F?

 

1983 - 1985

VF700/750F