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Message started by rfbznb on 06/01/13 at 17:30:38

Title: gas tank help
Post by rfbznb on 06/01/13 at 17:30:38

my gas tank started leaking today so im looking for a new one
I was hoping maybe you guys might know of one that fits ok but is bigger.

Title: Re: gas tank help
Post by rfbznb on 06/01/13 at 18:13:43

I took the speedo out and welded in a piece of metal to cover the hole but after 1800 miles it started leaking where I welded the plate in on top.

so I was hoping just to get a tank I do not have to weld

Title: Re: gas tank help
Post by clearush on 06/01/13 at 18:14:03

There is no easy direct swap, you'll have to do some hammer work at a minimum on anything you get that's not a savage tank.

Title: Re: gas tank help
Post by Jack_650 on 06/01/13 at 21:46:42

There be truthiness in what clearush says. It's not bad but it s a creative effort. I did a five gallon Harley tank on mine. It involved rerouting wiring, moving all kinds of stuff under the tank and raising the front of the seat quite a bit if you're sticking with the stock chair.

Worth it? You bet. I can go a lot farther before needing to stop for gas, which if you're out in the boonies and it's two in the morning, is a good thing indeed.

Jack

Title: Re: gas tank help
Post by rfbznb on 06/02/13 at 00:53:20

do you have a photo of the tank on your bike?

Title: Re: gas tank help
Post by sbrice54 on 06/02/13 at 10:31:25

Any thoughts about this stuff?

Title: Re: gas tank help
Post by Dave on 06/02/13 at 12:20:37

Yes.....Don't use it.

Either get the POR15 stuff.....or the epoxy stuff from Caswell. Both of those products are far superior to the white acetone based stuff.

Title: Re: gas tank help
Post by justin_o_guy2 on 06/02/13 at 12:32:38

Where izzit ooozin from?

Title: Re: gas tank help
Post by rfbznb on 06/02/13 at 17:45:04

its leaking where I welded a plate on top to cover the speedo hole.

I just sanded it down today and used some jb-b water weld it says it is for gas tanks. I just finished the bondo and first coat of primer.
I hope it works!

Title: Re: gas tank help
Post by justin_o_guy2 on 06/02/13 at 17:54:52

Well,, I wouldnt paint it till I knew,, mite wanna get that welded up..

Title: Re: gas tank help
Post by rfbznb on 06/02/13 at 17:58:35

yea im thinking of getting a diff. tank and just taking right to a welder and letting them do it right. that way I can still ride while they are welding the new tank

Title: Re: gas tank help
Post by justin_o_guy2 on 06/02/13 at 20:19:19

Thats a great idea.. if a guy can afford that kinda deal.,

Title: Re: gas tank help
Post by Jack_650 on 06/02/13 at 22:01:28

Pictures of the tank etc. coming right up.

Jack

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