Anyone win this "NOS" tank?

[AshimotoK0]

Anyone get this?  Not a bad finish price considering the cost of repainting one !

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Honda-CB-500f-Petrol-Tank-1972-Boxed-And-Brand-New-Perfect-/201597425157?hash=item2ef0249605:g:WpUAAOSwOVpXUv1R

[Trigger]

Looks a bit non NOS as the lines are wrong

[AshimotoK0]

Looks a bit non NOS as the lines are wrong

Must admit I wouldn't have thought it would have a white stripe at the bottom Graham. Bit naughty to sell that as NOS then. One for Menno I suspect

[Trigger]

The top line is too wide and the box is CB450

[Green1]

Does it look like the inside of the tanks been lined to you?

[Honda Al]

Does it look like the inside of the tanks been lined to you?

I noticed that. Looked quite new lining as well 

[Bryanj]

Never seen one with a lower stripe and it should not have a liner from the factory. Can't tell if the stripe is a decal or paint but they were always raised decals cleared over from Honda

[Trigger]

He is also listing a rear guard for a 500four but, its a CB750 

[Orcade-Ian]

I have a NOS 400/4 tank in varnish blue which I bought from Bill Heads in Preston in the very early 90's and as you say, just the merest lick of paint underneath and bare clean metal inside. Also my 350/4 of the same year as this tank has a helmet caution sticker on the top - did the 500 also have one?
Ian

[Bryanj]

Yes to the sticker but you have to fit it yourself on a new tank

[Menno]

A NOS tank with new innercoating.
I've never seen this kind of lining before.

I think it is not a NOS tank.

[Charliecharlcomb]

Just joined the group and seen this post. It was my tank that I sold and it went via the GSP to I think Dominican Republic. I assure you all it was brand new, it has been in my possession for about 25 years and most definitely wasn't resprayed or refurbished. I was surprised by the tank lining but wasn't complaining, it was as stated, in perfect condition. About 25 years ago I was incredibly lucky enough to buy a job lot of brand new bagged 500/4 parts that came from a garage clearance after a dealer went bust. I literally built an almost brand new bike, but already had a decent tank so kept this one as spare. It was the sort of thing you can only dream about.

And the rear mudguard was CB 500 too.

Btw what does "NOS" mean?

[Green1]

New Old Stock

Maybe the dealer had it resprayed and never used it.

[AshimotoK0]

Welcome aboard  .. I know there has been a lot of discussion about your tank on here but we are a friendly bunch really. To my mind this is the best forum for good old fashioned camaraderie . So keep posting !

Ash

[Green1]

Oh yeah forgot to say keep posting don't be put of by a few comments its how we learn new things