Is this a K6 fuel tank?

[billy192]

HI,
when looking to order a new petrol tap the only one I can find is not the one on my tank. This leads me to think is not a K6 tank.



two screws to hold to the tank.



compared to the bolt on one below I have been told is the correct K6 tap



Confused
Billy

[hairygit]

No, that is a K4 or earlier tank, From K5 onward the tap moved to the opposite side of the tank (Left as you sit on it) and had a large nut holding it to the tank body

[billy192]

Thanks hairygit...... I think.

so now to find a K6 fuel tank.
Billy

[Bryanj]

CMS rekon they have one of the colours NOS but sit down, 1427 euros plus shipping!!

[Bitsa (Ralph Wright - RIP)]

Billy,
Here is a k6 petcock french model on left hand side sitting on bike.Have seen a couple on eBay USA.
Good luck
Bitsa

[hairygit]

If your current tank is okay, and you're not bothered about concours detail, just buy a tap for the K4 and earlier tank, they're considerably cheaper than the K5 onwards ones ( my F1 uses the later expensive type! ) The expense of a K6 tank seems a bit much if your current one is not leaking, and they look quite similar to most people

[billy192]

WOW 1400 euro s
I am having problems with the old tank. When you go on to reserve the fuel drains through next to one of the screws that hold the tap in place. this small area clogs with bits and starves the carbs. I have cleaned the tank but as it is a bit rusty these bit s still keep coming not much but enough to block the reserve. with the correct tank / tap it has a full length filter.

 I have removed the small filter in the tap bowl. and run a in line filter to keep bits from the carbs.

I will keep looking for a reasonably priced second hand one and keep the tank on the full side.

fingers crossed I find one.

Billy