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Re: Holes in the fuel tank
« Reply #15 on: August 12, 2015, 03:17:44 PM »
I've seen less holes in a bingo card, perhaps dump it.
If your a true restoration guy with lots of time you can repair it,
Weld a plate over the whole bottom ?

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Re: Holes in the fuel tank
« Reply #16 on: August 12, 2015, 04:19:53 PM »
Well let's say that
on one side, another tank may have the same problem.
I thought mine was immaculate.
Hopefully Rich's is.
I have 2 other tanks stripped off that could eventually come as a good part swap.

This sounds like a once in a lifetime opportunities.

Ps. it's a cb750 k2.
Tank is different from others.

Thank you.
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« Last Edit: August 12, 2015, 04:21:31 PM by El__burro »

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Re: Holes in the fuel tank
« Reply #17 on: August 12, 2015, 04:30:16 PM »
You dont have to get it hot enought o brake, just cut patches and slder them on

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Re: Holes in the fuel tank
« Reply #18 on: August 12, 2015, 07:06:43 PM »
Hi,
    In the past, I have had good long term results with tinplate and solder.
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Re: Holes in the fuel tank
« Reply #19 on: August 12, 2015, 07:19:56 PM »
Well let's say that
on one side, another tank may have the same problem.
I thought mine was immaculate.
Hopefully Rich's is.
I have 2 other tanks stripped off that could eventually come as a good part swap.

This sounds like a once in a lifetime opportunities.

Ps. it's a cb750 k2.
Tank is different from others.

Thank you.
El__burro

If you have another 2 tanks, then why not use one of them ?

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Re: Holes in the fuel tank
« Reply #20 on: August 13, 2015, 12:23:54 AM »
Because they are not a straight fit.

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Re: Holes in the fuel tank
« Reply #21 on: August 13, 2015, 10:06:50 AM »
Because they are 250/360 tanks? And by swap you meant swap for a 750 tank?
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Re: Holes in the fuel tank
« Reply #22 on: August 13, 2015, 02:18:11 PM »
If anyone does not need one or needs another..
Surely 750 are less common but it is worth asking.
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Holes in the fuel tank
« Reply #23 on: August 22, 2015, 04:11:06 PM »
what tank is that in the picture above?
I am thinking of adapting it but probably end up selling it.
any idea?
any offers?

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Re: Holes in the fuel tank
« Reply #24 on: August 22, 2015, 08:45:51 PM »
CB250G5  CB360G5 twin (the ones with the sh*te engines) Try offering it on hondatwins.net or eBay
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Re: Holes in the fuel tank
« Reply #25 on: August 22, 2015, 08:53:52 PM »
what about solder,or silver solder small plates over the holes ?? if it works for radiators ??
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Re: Holes in the fuel tank
« Reply #26 on: August 22, 2015, 11:12:58 PM »
Thanks,  hopefully these 250 and 350 g5 will become very popular soon.
John, "unfortunately" I am on holiday but I am thinking of trying mig welding the holes once back.
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Re: Holes in the fuel tank
« Reply #27 on: August 23, 2015, 07:47:35 AM »
I would braze or solder the holes and use a proper epoxy liner inside. Mig will just blow it to hell being that thin.
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Re: Holes in the fuel tank
« Reply #28 on: August 23, 2015, 08:18:48 AM »
Aye, what he said.  It'll s4ill leak again though unless you use some tank lining stuff.
Where's that 10mm socket got to?

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Re: Holes in the fuel tank
« Reply #29 on: August 23, 2015, 10:50:54 AM »
Leave the poor man be, I bet all he can think about whilst swimming in the warm waters of wherever he is , is his petrol tank with holes.


Looks like one of the Spanish islands , maybe Greece ?
Looks like a cove in Majorca I have been too last year

Sun, sea and petrol tanks...how better could life be.

Rest assured the holes will be there when you return
« Last Edit: August 23, 2015, 10:52:45 AM by captaink »
CR750 Replica
Norton Manx's 1947 & 1956
Norton CS1 1930
Norton International  1934
Norton 16H 1924
Norton Model 18 1929
Norton Commando / Colorado Norton Works
Triumph 1947 GP Replica
Triumph Bonniville 1967
BSA Goldstar Daytona 1956
Harley Duo Glide 1961
The Rickman project
And the CR dick Mann replica project
Sold a few of the Bikes so only got these left
Gt40...Car I know
E type fhc 1964... Car I know


" Greedy I Know

 

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