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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.
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Reply #1 - 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
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Reply #2 - 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.
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Reply #3 - 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.

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Reply #4 - 06/02/13 at 00:53:20
 
do you have a photo of the tank on your bike?
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Reply #5 - 06/02/13 at 10:31:25
 
Any thoughts about this stuff?
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Reply #6 - 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.
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Reply #7 - 06/02/13 at 12:32:38
 
Where izzit ooozin from?
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Reply #8 - 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!
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Reply #9 - 06/02/13 at 17:54:52
 
Well,, I wouldnt paint it till I knew,, mite wanna get that welded up..
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Reply #10 - 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
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Reply #11 - 06/02/13 at 20:19:19
 
Thats a great idea.. if a guy can afford that kinda deal.,
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Reply #12 - 06/02/13 at 22:01:28
 
Pictures of the tank etc. coming right up.

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