Great service report Robert. Very thorough and detailed. I would not hesitate to buy a used bike form you because I know that even though it has been ridden hard it was well cared for.
I did hold my mouth like that while I whacked the tank fairly hard with a snap-on dead blow mallet (read a real heavy one),,,no-go
I've heard a few horror stories about aftermarket seals for the front end already so I'd probably lean towards OEM too. Thanks for the heads-up mate.
I have been having alot of problems at work with rubber and plastic items changing shape due to fuel exposure as well. It didnt start happening until the e-10 fuel was introduced though. My remedy is to let is sit out in the open air for a while or stick it in the freezer or water. That usually works for me. Good luck.
Thanks for suggestions its just sitting and waiting for some tank tlc,,,I will get to it or send up to IMS for a re-jig
