A 1965 Bonnie

Discussion in 'Vintage Classics' started by wan, Oct 8, 2021.

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  1. wan

    wan New Member

    Oct 8, 2021
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    Hi im new here ,im restoring a 1965 bonnie ,have been able to source parts quite easily but the only petrol tanks i can find are from india they are not expensive so am dubious about quality has anyone any experience good or bad of parts from there cheers
     
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  2. beerkat

    beerkat Senior Member

    Aug 14, 2019
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    In my, admittedly limited, experience of buying bike parts from India they share their quality control handbook with China.
    I am sure India (and even China) produces great quality products of a high standard, but I have had several unacceptable purchases, so I steer well clear now.
     
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  3. speedrattle

    speedrattle Senior Member

    Feb 19, 2021
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    i havent answered this becausr i have no personal experience. but what people say is that it depends on the manufactuter. there are several indian tank suppliers that do good work- quality construction, stuff fits.

    there are others that do sloppy welding and send a tank with holes that dont match up or curvature that doesnt fit the tank badges.

    keep asking around, and someone will eventually steer you to the good suppliers.
     
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  4. speedrattle

    speedrattle Senior Member

    Feb 19, 2021
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    ah

    look at royal choppers and pummy8081.

    both are said to do good work
     
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  5. Georgez

    Georgez Senior Member

    Nov 2, 2019
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    Along time ago{2020?}
    This bike came up for sale. The bidding went up to a point the owner made a statement, something like "its nothing special". "Slimbo" was just his minalmist project...
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    Anyone seen or own it?
     
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