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Old 06-08-2013, 09:40 PM   #14
ozkiwi
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Re: Question about the gas tank

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Originally Posted by wyattglock View Post
As stated before, toss the plastic. I had to replace both of my tanks due to the plastic holding rocks, mud, and water. Where they didn't rust, the rocks had started rubbing holes in the metal. But to answer your question, mine were held on by a screw that went from the top down through the strap on the bottom of the tank bracket. These also encourage the brackets to rust out, and I really don't like stopping to pick up gas tanks on the road!
I agree both my tanks rusted out from crap caught in the plastic covers.I only drive on sealed roads so just got rid of them.
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