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Offline Norniron

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Leaky tank
« on: January 19, 2014, 04:41:55 PM »
I took off my carbs today to finally clean the emulsion tubes and an hour later job done.but then i discovered this.damn it.bottom left corner of the tank is starting to leak.
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Re: Leaky tank
« Reply #1 on: January 19, 2014, 05:22:24 PM »
Ii had a leak in my Kawasaki S3 tank a tiny pin hole so I used POR 15, it has worked great. I did it 12 months ago and it is holding up ok.
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Re: Leaky tank
« Reply #2 on: January 19, 2014, 05:40:46 PM »
I used Petseal about 2 years ago.will give it another go
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Re: Leaky tank
« Reply #3 on: January 19, 2014, 06:25:57 PM »
Don't use petseal it brakes down because of the methanol in the fuel

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Re: Leaky tank
« Reply #4 on: January 19, 2014, 07:13:58 PM »
Thanks green
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Re: Leaky tank
« Reply #5 on: January 26, 2014, 05:33:17 PM »
Are you repainting the tank? My old S1 got a leak and I brazed it.
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Re: Leaky tank
« Reply #6 on: January 26, 2014, 08:36:32 PM »
No shouldn't have to because the chrome strip should hide any marks.gonna give that por 15 a go.
But if it needs painted it wont be a big deal.
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Re: Leaky tank
« Reply #7 on: January 26, 2014, 08:53:17 PM »
 ;) my velo had a four inch crack in it [and I mean a proper crack] was told by an old boy use araldite, I was very sceptical to say the least but that was two years ago and no probs. trick is leave at least a week to go rock hard [ two would be better] then rub it down for paint. you cant even see it on mine.

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Re: Leaky tank
« Reply #8 on: January 26, 2014, 08:58:17 PM »
Cheers viperman
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Re: Leaky tank
« Reply #9 on: January 26, 2014, 09:45:16 PM »
 :-[ ohhh!! I've gone all a quiver, that's the first time I have ever made a constructive contribution .  8) it wont last.

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Re: Leaky tank
« Reply #10 on: February 21, 2014, 07:29:35 PM »
Do u have to go through the three part process when using this por15.
Or do u think theyre tryin it on to sell more products.
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Re: Leaky tank
« Reply #11 on: February 21, 2014, 07:36:04 PM »
What are you going to do with that? You can not fix a leak with a tin of paint. Get the tank brazed, and then paint it.

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Re: Leaky tank
« Reply #12 on: February 21, 2014, 07:43:18 PM »
What are you going to do with that? You can not fix a leak with a tin of paint. Get the tank brazed, and then paint it.
This stuff is supposed to be the dogs danglers
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Re: Leaky tank
« Reply #13 on: February 21, 2014, 07:46:14 PM »
Heard all that b4.Any proof out there?
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Re: Leaky tank
« Reply #14 on: February 21, 2014, 07:50:16 PM »
Heard all that b4.Any proof out there?
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Just wot ive read on this forum,but im tryin to save repainting
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