Why doesn't my petcock align with the left side panel bodywork?

[vtnewb]

There is no insult in those words. Also, I immediately took the pictures you requested and posted them.

If you don't want to help don't post. If you do, I'd love to hear what you think is happening here.

[giron]

Here is a different thought. Can the tank be from a RZ250 from Japan. I'm always on Yahoo Japan and I see different models for a RZ250.

[vtnewb]

So since the tank lines up with the grommet/spear connector on the bikes right side, but the petcock and grommet is 1.5" rearward on the left, what I'll do this evening is flip the tank over on the bench and take some pictures with some measurements tonight. Hopefully one of ya'll has a RZ350 ank floating they can compare the measurements with. If it's some other tank, I'll feel good buying a repro or used old one on ebay.

[vtnewb]

Well, it's hard to capture measurements of such a 3d object, but I used two rules with the smaller at the approximate centerline of the fuel straw.

The petcock and grommet for the bodywork is just under 2in rearward of where the side panel wants it. See my older pictures for reference.

I'm hoping someone with an rz tank free can confirm that the petcock is in the wrong spot on my tank so I can feel safe buying a repro, or welding these holes shut and cutting new ones.

Cheera

https://imgur.com/a/c8v3jk1

[RD4ME]

You'll need to order the petcock from the same guys in India who made the tank.

[silverstrom]

You'll need to order the petcock from the same guys in India who made the tank.

I thought that was pretty obvious from the start of this thread and most members knew and just didn't say anything. I was going to post much earlier, but given the response smoker got I chose to avoid the same fate.

You get what you pay for. If anyone is still in doubt as to the quality and obvious problems with the India made gas tanks do a bit of research.

Paul posted this video link 3 1/2 years ago. viewtopic.php?f=4&t=16251&hilit=india+tank

Now lets see if you still feel good about buying a repro on eBay.

[vtnewb]

You'll need to order the petcock from the same guys in India who made the tank.

I thought that was pretty obvious from the start of this thread and most members knew and just didn't say anything.

Wait so are you saying all the people in this thread, Smoker includes (who said he was looking for "modifications" in the pictures I immediately gave him, which he didn't seem to notice, then got mad about?) knew from the first post that this is an india sourced repro tank and just decided to smugly hold it to themselves? I'm not sure that's believable but if so, really nice community you administrate here.

I don't feel the need to fight against the current. If anyone is looking at this thread 10 years from now watch out for the trolls. Also, I just finished testing my ~$35 dollar YPVS replacement controller board and actuator. Was going to post it here with the BOM and build instructions but I'll just leave it to my github - if you've got basic internet smarts you can find it.

Cheers you bunch of weirdos.

[giron]

not everyone in this forum is a weirdo. I sympathize with your dilemma. I have been humiliated, insulted and belittle. I have posted ideas and no one cared to thank me, but for next time to omit the weirdos try sending a PM for folks that are willing to help and avoid shall I say undesirables.

[RD4ME]

Cheers you bunch of weirdos.

Pretty accurate description. Anyone willing to ride one of these loud, smokey, erratic machines in 2023 must be a little weird!

Don't take it personally.

I think your bike looks great and no casual fan of RZs would have a clue that the tank was not OEM. Original tanks are very hard to find and most are rusted out - so our options are limited.

If it were me, I would buy a used side panel and relocate the petcock hole, filling-in the original. Problem solved.