This reminds me very much of an expensive tool purchase I once made where massive problems were brushed off and I was always portrayed to be the foolish amateur in contrast to their professional god like status.
I never asked or wanted anything other than the item they claimed to sell. Mine also ended with CC intervention. I'm sure my returned 600 lb tool was retrofitted, repaired and sold as new to someone else, just as your tank will be.
This whole thread.. Very duly noted and appreciated.
They have lost SO many customers. I came about this thread from another forum, talking about the likelihood of an aftermarket S2R/S4R tank being commissioned by CA Cycle if we get enough people to sign up..
The stealth prod in the direction of the Japanese beater tank is very interesting..
I can see from the finish that considerable more care is taken with them.
Is there a direct link to the beater site?
https://beater-japan.com/?cat=25