Here is a Hoske tank for all 1955-1969 BMW twin cylinder bikes, includes the R50, R50S, R60, R69 and R69S. It's not the biggest Hoske I've seen, and appears to be about 7-8 gallons, just a guess as I never used this tank. Please review all the photo's. Here is what I know. I got the tank from a man who had used this on a bike to race. You can see there is a plate tack welded at the back end of the tank, to attach the forward end of some sort of seat cushion. This plate can easily be removed for correct restoration. Some of the filler is coming off, at this end, and in other places. The inside seems to have minor surface rust and sludge from old gas, and she looks to have had some type of coating put in it at one time as you can see. The internal baffles look intact. The left forward emblem screw opening looks like a piece of an old screw or thread tap is lodged in there. Threads are still visible. Comes with the original tool box lid, which you can see has had 3 holes filled and some fiber glass is on the inside although I don't see why, I would have just brazed the holes. The lid is of course original and made of steel and comes with a BMW key. Also included is a working locking gas cap, with key that had come with this tank when I'd got it years ago. You can see the Hoske stamped markings in the bottom, tank was made in November 1959. It is getting harder to find these, all in all, a nice looking tank to restore.
Sold as is, please review all the photo's and ask questions if needed. I am trying to be as honest as possible, as that is what I would expect in return. USA bidders only please! Also, please do not pay until I can give a shipping quote. Please see my other auctions and thank you for looking today.