oil tank broke

[stupid driver]

when i was changing my oil today, the bottom of the oil tank broke, where the drain bolt is. can i just take it to a welding shop and get it fixed? also, what is the tank made out of? thanks

[bmw500hp]

Without going out to the garage, I believe the tank is aluminum... Might me time to invest in a new pingry or like style.. The pingry is a very well made item both in theory and construction. Problems are mentioned with dip stick alignment and such.. but overall quality is not comprimised.

[optikid123]

next time use a torque wrench. and it wont break off

[B@ckBoneBelgium]

the thing is not tu use / not use a torque wrench . The stock tank is made out of aluminium .But it is like paper .

I brought it to a welder and he had to fight the thing to get it welded ... He sayd wath a crap thickness . But I got it fixed for 15 $

[optikid123]

did yours break using a torque wrench?? cause i heard they break from overtightening

[B@ckBoneBelgium]

I used a stupid good torque wrench and it broke ... The honda oil box is CRAP :devil

[optikid123]

how many ft pounds did u set it too cause it shouldnt break it you torque it correctly.
am i wrong??

[RIDER11X]

[QUOTE]Originally posted by optikid123
how many ft pounds did u set it too cause it shouldnt break it you torque it correctly.
am i wrong?? [/QUOTE
If memory serves me right, I believe 14 ft/lbs is recomended on that bolt. The tanks are made of a thin material to aid in cooling that hot oil. They need to be serviced gently according to specs.:cool:

[stupid driver]

i didnt use a torque wrench, but it broke when i was loosening it. i must have overtightened it last time. so can i get it fixed at a welder, should i just have it TIG welded?

[B@ckBoneBelgium]

Yep ,

TIG is the answer :devil

[RIDER11X]

Originally posted by stupid driver
i didnt use a torque wrench, but it broke when i was loosening it. i must have overtightened it last time. so can i get it fixed at a welder, should i just have it TIG welded?

I'd replace it if I was you with either stock or pingry. That's an item that could cost you alot of motor work if it fails. :(

[B@ckBoneBelgium]

If it is welded correctly and by a pro , it will not fail .

[RIDER11X]

Originally posted by B@ckBoneBelgium
If it is welded correctly and by a pro , it will not fail . true, but sometimes pros are hard to find.;) :cool:

[B@ckBoneBelgium]

indeed :blah :blah

[JOEX]

It can be welded but it's very difficult due to the thickness (well lack of thckness:rolleyes: )

My buddy broke his and couldn't get the hole welded properly so he had them weld a plate over the hole so we could go on our dune trip last summer. He has a Pingrys now:cool:

The EXRIDERS store has a tank for $200+s/h. I'll be getting one soon...if I don't break anything else:eek:

Joe

[RIDER11X]

Originally posted by JOEX
It can be welded but it's very difficult due to the thickness (well lack of thckness:rolleyes: )

My buddy broke his and couldn't get the hole welded properly so he had them weld a plate over the hole so we could go on our dune trip last summer. He has a Pingrys now:cool:

The EXRIDERS store has a tank for $200+s/h. I'll be getting one soon...if I don't break anything else:eek:

Joe :rolleyes: that's where the pro part comes in!:D

[nakomis0]

My buddy JB welded his, its held for about a yr now with no problems.

To help prevent breaking the stock oil tank you should let the bike warm up well before changing your oil. Also makes for a cleaner oil change when the engine oil is hot

[TrX465]

you guys are crazy!!!!!!torque wrench lol.... i snug the bolt up and if it leaks just tighten her up a little more and your done.....

[RIDER11X]

torque wrenches make it right the first time, if you know how to use one. obviously somebody could have saved themselves some grief with one or this thread wouldn't be here.:rolleyes:

[stupid driver]

im taking it to a respected welder tomorrow morning, so hopefully it works. if not, im ordering a pingry

[KAWSAM62]

hello im a tig welder the tank is made of o material aluminum and easyly welded with a good machine i actualy cut the back of my oil tank off welded a extention and gained a extra qt ,3 qts total, now if you cant find someone local pm me, well work somthing out good luck:cool:

[Dave400ex]

Sounds like this Oil tank breaking is a commom problem. I haven't had any problems with mine yet, but I always torque it and have the quad warm when I change the oil. I went to change it last weekend and I couldn't get the dang Crankcase bolt out it was so tight but I torqued it down. I haven't messed with it anymore but will soon because the Oil needs changed. Hopefully my Oil tank will be ok and not so tight.....

[99_400EX]

J B weld is the way to go a guy i work with races sprint cars with honda CBR 600 motors on them and they have the same deal where the drane plug sticks down they break them off when they load then om the trailer they use J B weld and it doesnt break i used it on my oil tank and it is strong i tried to break it off and couldnt

[RIDER11X]

Originally posted by KAWSAM62
hello im a tig welder the tank is made of o material aluminum and easyly welded with a good machine i actualy cut the back of my oil tank off welded a extention and gained a extra qt ,3 qts total, now if you cant find someone local pm me, well work somthing out good luck:cool: Have any pics of that oil tank extension?

[KAWSAM62]

hello il see if i can get some pics with a freinds digital camera iv never put a pic on here so ill learn how to today or try anyhow.tx later;)

[joeroadking]

I had the same same problem on my 01 craptor a little jb weld and off to ebay man that bike still gets me bent what a POS

[KAWSAM62]

Originally posted by RIDER11X
:rolleyes: that's where the pro part comes in!:D :D