Wh0M3
Junior Member
Don't ask what I was thinking but I thought it was a good idea mod my gas tank and I put a hole in it. Some how the rubber hammer did this. I am looking for easy fixes that could be done.
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wtf were you trying to do?
what's everyone's opinion on JB Weld? I have one guy who's a welder saying it's junk and don't use it. The only fix is to weld it.
I'll get some pic's when it is finished and looks better. :spank:
I was trying to change my handle bars to a "cafe racer" style but the hit the tank so I was thinking I'd mod the tank to allow for the bars to have full motion. The tank was already dented and scratched, so I was thinking it's not going to help the value of the bike anyway so why not try something different.
+1 on it being junk its ok for some things but not for a gas tank. It might work but I wouldnt trust it I would prep the tank and weld it if you dont have a welder prep it and take to a welder. Preping a gas tank will save you money they prolly will do some prep themselves too to be safe.
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So in other words you tried to enlarge the dent in your tank and busted a hole in it????
The JB Weld held for about 450 miles, then it quit working. I'm starting to think the best way to fix it would be to take it to a welder and let them fix it, maybe I can talk them into making it look better too. I just have to find on in the Saint Louis area now.
I was watching it the on my trip (total 500 miles aprox.) The last place I filled up it started leaking again, a slow leak, any extra JB Weld I put on just smeared and made more of a mess. I managed to get the gas down to where it's not leaking again, and I'm at my destination so I can pull the tank, drain it and get it to someone who can fix it for me.
The other idea is to just scrap the idea and replace the tank. I kinda like how it looks, or what it could look like if I got it to be smooth and not look like someone took a hammer to it. :spank:
Hi,
could not find better place to ask.
this morning I noticed strong fuel smell in garage, though that somebody did smth wrong with gasoline, but eventually in evening I understood that thats my fizzer.
Took the tank of and there it was, looks like hose going from pump to fuel rail is leaking. it is not broken, but perhaps the connection/ o-ring/ whatever failed. Has anybody experienced this? is there any fix or a have to change, most probably expensive, fuel hose?
what is more, I am afraid to ride as it drips on cables and can cause fire
Don't ask what I was thinking but I thought it was a good idea mod my gas tank and I put a hole in it. Some how the rubber hammer did this. I am looking for easy fixes that could be done.
Hi,
could not find better place to ask.
this morning I noticed strong fuel smell in garage, though that somebody did smth wrong with gasoline, but eventually in evening I understood that thats my fizzer.
Took the tank of and there it was, looks like hose going from pump to fuel rail is leaking. it is not broken, but perhaps the connection/ o-ring/ whatever failed. Has anybody experienced this? is there any fix or a have to change, most probably expensive, fuel hose?
what is more, I am afraid to ride as it drips on cables and can cause fire
Scott, thanks for reply. Bike is european 2008 FZ6 S2 naked, but I think they are all the same in regards to tank.
nobody has ever messed up with it, I remember there was some few drops of fuel on frame last week, so it means the leak is becoming stronger. I removed the tank today and the hose and it is my best guess where the leak comes from, I dont think its big o-ring.
that thing makes me crazy its just few weaks I can ride as winter is comming and this occurs
I will keep you guys posted on fixes! :thumbup:
edit: if the retainer is part number 22 (sorry not native english) then there was no retainer, however hose it self has clamp built in...