gas tank hole

[KAWSAM62]

i didnt do this but a freind of mine drilled a hole in the side of his gas tank and no i dont know what he was thinking but the problem is in the fix any ideas other than replace the tank would something like jb weld or marine tex fill the hole and be safe to ride with anyone done a repair that lasted tx:eek: :eek:

[y2k400ex]

How big is the hole? :confused:

If its small enough just put a screw in it that would be a quick fix. That plastic is hard to get any thing to stick to it I would try that.

Check this out too :
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=2400672909&category=34286

[Pappy]

get a new one...stock tanks are cheap on ebay...and 456stroker has a few of them for sale...send him a pm:D

[KAWSAM62]

the hole is a perfect no 30 i watching the ebay tank and ill pm 456 sroker about used tanks there like 80 new, trying to save the guy some money he feels real stupid right now!:eek: :eek:

[y2k400ex]

How about a zip tie :blah

[KAWSAM62]

could not find 456stroker on the members list on a search does he go by a diff sign on and y2k it was mister zip tie who did it!:eek: :eek:

[2k2-300exnj]

read a post on here not to long ago about tryin to fix a gas tank hole and the hole burnt down ruining everything....
just buy a new one or get a used one from someone its not worth loosin everything u have...

[cheetah]

Originally posted by 2k2-300exnj
read a post on here not to long ago about tryin to fix a gas tank hole and the hole burnt down ruining everything....
just buy a new one or get a used one from someone its not worth loosin everything u have...

The guy tried to weld it back. Don't do that.

[KAWSAM62]

yove got to be kidding its a plastic tank:eek: :eek: :eek: :eek: :eek:

[DGR Designs]

lol JB weld. i dunno guy a new one would sound good unless you put a fitting there lol or sumthin. maybe ducttape would work? lust put a piece on the back so the gas wont mess up the glue.

take a screw and put teflon tape on it and screw er in

[Ryan]

I think that was LRD_400ex or something who tried patching his gas tank. He ended up burning his hole house down and thats not the first person who had a problem with that on this site.

Definitly go with a new gas tank. It might cost $80 used now but it could save him in the long run.

Find out what the he11 he was thinking when he was drilling a hole in his gas tank :huh

[joeroadking]

sorry guy a gas tank is not the place to make repairs, it should be perfect not worth your bike and you catching on fire please buy a new tank they are cheap on ebay every day:D

[northeast400]

Go with a new one. it might sound like a good idea to fix it and save money until your legs catch fire:blah

[toby400ex]

well, if it is a 400ex tank, which is plastic, try some stuff they use to fix boats and stuff. If it is metal and the hole isnt to big take it to a good welder, when my 300ex tank had a small crack in it i took it to a welder that filled it full of enert gases (gases that arent flammable). Then he welded it right up, it cost me $30.

[NoFrillz]

Actually....... I had the same problem a while ago.... I drilled through my tank.(don't ask) mine was a bit smaller than the size of a pencil eraser (one on a pencil) and actually I just used JB weld..... now I know I heard some scoffs a couple posts up but actually JB weld is basically an epoxy that is safe for gas, heat, etc. it bonded well to the plastic I made sure I filled the hole with it and smoothed it over the surrounding area to give me a large area to bond to. I check it most every time I go riding just to be safe but I havn't had a problem since.