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I figure this has been discussed at length and I have read through several threads here and various other forums (i.e. Buell, Ducati) about sealing the Nylon tank to prevent shape shifting. To start, I have located and purchased an in tank fuel pump version to go on an earlier model from a Gentleman in Italy for a great price mainly due to the fact that the paint is separating badly from the tank. Good news is the tank has never been on a bike or even had fuel in it. http://www.ebay.com/itm/112040315850 I bought it mainly to clean up all the external fuel components as I recently experienced the dreaded overheated fuel scenario after an extended period in slow moving traffic I figure since I will have a virgin tank I should do my due diligence on properly treating the tank so I can just put in whatever fuel is available and not need to worry about additives or mapping non-ethonal stations as I have ridden with folks that trips to rallies revolve around station hopping. Anyway, I figure chemistry has improved over the last few years and there may be some better options available. After much research I have narrowed it down to 3 products. 1. Blue Lightning seem to be the go to for all the off road guys: http://www.blulightning.com/ 2. An out fit in the UK called Tank Care Products: http://www.tankcareproducts.co.uk/ These folks will even do the job for you. Hoping maybe some of you folk on the other side of the pond may have some incite with this product. 3. PPG formulated aerospace product: http://www.ppgaerospace.com/Products/Sealants/Specialty-Products/PR-1005-L-Buna-N-Slosh-Coating.aspx Experience tells me that this is probably the way to go. One, for its simplicity and two, these folks tend to do their homework as well as extensive testing. Of course there will be the issue of paint but I am sure this can qualify for its own topic. Of course, it would be great to find someone to send the tank off to for the whole Monty if anyone has a suggestion in that regard. Thanks