Quote Originally Posted by barnone View Post
Bowtie did a good job of answering your questions but may I add a few ...

I would say that the tank leaking issue is a defect in the construction of the tank. The rear studs that attach the tank to the bike are made in such a way that over tightening or rough road riding might cause a leak.

To say that you will never take the tank off says to me that you are an inexperienced motorcycle user because sometime over the life of the bike you will have to take the tank off.
With that in mind, perhaps you should not buy one of these Chinese bikes.

These Chinese bikes should not be bought by someone expecting Japanese bike quality.
Thank You BTwagon for your in depth answer to my question. And to others thank you very much I am VERY familiar with Chinese bikes owning two scooters. I am very experienced with "jury rigged" fixes, for example the mirrors on my 150cc that are legendary for not staying put. I have never owned a Japanese street bike so comparing the two would be pointless. I can handle most issues with this bike and those that escape my prowess will be handled by a very experienced Chinese cycle/scooter tech that also happens to be a friend of mine. I have known how to ride motorcycles longer than some of you have been alive but they were dirt bikes. I only wanted some info on the gas tank and thanx again BT for your intelligent response.