1982 Maxim Gas Tank Compatibility

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mistate09

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• Jun 3, 2021

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I recently learned that my current gas tank on my '82 Maxim is starting to rust. I'm looking into replacing it, but have mostly found '81 tanks online.

Would the '79-'81 tanks fit on the '82? I just want to be sure before purchase.

I've included an image of the bike in question below:

 

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• Jun 3, 2021

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Only 82-84 dohc tanks will work on you dohc bike. There are a lot of tank cleaning and coating options on the net.

 

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• Jun 7, 2021

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I have the same color tank sitting from an old bike. If interested let me know. I can snap a pic when I get home.

 

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• Jun 10, 2021

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I've managed to make a Honda CX500 tank on a Maxim 400. Not a perfect fit but it worked until I got a proper Maxim tank. There are probably other Honda tanks that would work in a pinch.