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Title: Is there a tank repair place near Northampton?
Post by: Oggie400F on January 25, 2020, 04:35:42 PM: Does anyone know of a reputable tank repair shop local to Northampton?

Just been speaking to my Brother in law who is putting a 1963 CB72 back on the road but the tank is leaking.

Or does anyone know of a good CB72 tank for sale?
Thanks
Title: Re: Is there a tank repair place near Northampton?
Post by: davefirestorm on January 25, 2020, 04:54:10 PM: I live near Northampton and wanted a tank repaired recently but don’t know of a tank repairer nearby.I recently found a place that would repair my tank in Devon. tankcareproducts@hotmail.com
I thought they were a bit pricey at £750 so bought another tank from a member on here.
Title: Re: Is there a tank repair place near Northampton?
Post by: Bryanj on January 25, 2020, 05:59:23 PM: Try looking for a radiator repair place, preferably an old school one
Title: Re: Is there a tank repair place near Northampton?
Post by: Oggie400F on January 25, 2020, 06:01:21 PM: Thanks Dave
My BIL isn’t short of a bob or too but he is weeping into his beer, as we speak, at the thought of £750. 😢
He’s now considering lining and or patching. I’ve no experience of lining tanks but haven’t heard good reports of decent results about this.
A good replacement would be my choice.
Title: Re: Is there a tank repair place near Northampton?
Post by: davefirestorm on January 25, 2020, 07:42:10 PM: He could try Vintage Car Radiator Company they’re near Towcester,small place in middle of nowhere
Title: Re: Is there a tank repair place near Northampton?
Post by: Moorey on January 25, 2020, 08:11:26 PM: Can you put a pic up of the tank and effected area.
Title: Re: Is there a tank repair place near Northampton?
Post by: Oggie400F on January 26, 2020, 09:47:42 AM: Will do.
I’m encouraging him to register as a new member and use the wealth of knowledge, help and advice that is available first hand.
I’ll make sure he’s signed up before he leaves us in Hull today.

He will send me some pics on his return to Sywell and I’ll post them to this topic.
Title: Re: Is there a tank repair place near Northampton?
Post by: Trigger on January 26, 2020, 10:51:17 AM: Loads of people in the Northampton area. There is a old boy out on the A5199 who does tank restorations and illusion race paint in Stoke Bruerne but, I think he may have moved to Towcester.
Title: Re: Is there a tank repair place near Northampton?
Post by: Oggie400F on January 26, 2020, 02:18:32 PM: Thanks Trigger. I’ll pass it on.
Title: Re: Is there a tank repair place near Northampton?
Post by: Laverda Dave on January 26, 2020, 05:27:34 PM: I'm about to use this company in Pickering, North Yorks. I found them through Classic Bike, they have a website that's worth a look.
I'm using them to remove some dents on the alloy fuel tank of my Triton. They quoted me £265 after looking at some photos I sent them. They also advise they can repair leaks in tanks so maybe what you need?
I will be sending my tank to them this week.

www.motorcycledentremoval.co.uk
Title: Re: Is there a tank repair place near Northampton?
Post by: Oggie400F on January 26, 2020, 05:40:04 PM: Many thanks to all for the help and advice.
I will post an update once there is any progress.👍
Title: Re: Is there a tank repair place near Northampton?
Post by: JamesH on January 26, 2020, 06:08:40 PM: Quote from: Laverda Dave on January 26, 2020, 05:27:34 PM
I'm about to use this company in Pickering, North Yorks. I found them through Classic Bike, they have a website that's worth a look.
I'm using them to remove some dents on the alloy fuel tank of my Triton. They quoted me £265 after looking at some photos I sent them. They also advise they can repair leaks in tanks so maybe what you need?
I will be sending my tank to them this week.

www.motorcycledentremoval.co.uk
I’ve used Andy on a couple of occasions now, and his work is excellent.

Initially, the price quoted doesn’t seem cheap - but compared to the cost of a repaint, it’s often a bargain.

Check out this K2 750 tank dent....

https://youtu.be/T95_oxLMMJQ

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Title: Re: Is there a tank repair place near Northampton?
Post by: AshimotoK0 on January 26, 2020, 06:32:28 PM: Andy in Pickering quoted me £140 +VAT to take a dent out of my 750 tank. Supposed to be one of the best there is and as JamesH says not that bad when you consider the cost and hassle of a repaint. If you drop off it's a lovely area to visit too (well it is Yorkshire after all ;D) and you could drop in at Mathewsons and see the stars of the TV programme 'Bangers & Cash' :D
Title: Re: Is there a tank repair place near Northampton?
Post by: davefirestorm on January 26, 2020, 06:43:37 PM: My car was damaged in a hailstorm ( golf ball sized ) several hundred dents and a company called Dentmasters repaired back to dentfree without breaking the paint cost £4K mind you,wonder if they’d do dents on fuel tanks?
Title: Re: Is there a tank repair place near Northampton?
Post by: Oggie400F on February 23, 2020, 06:04:02 PM: Finally got the tank from my b.i.l. Who has been unsuccessful in finding a repairer in the Northampton area.
Hear are some pics of the corrosion. Any suggestions on repair methods would be appreciated.
I do have an option of taking it to a welder in Knottingly (Russell who welded my 400/4 collector box).
He has repaired tanks in the past.
Cheers
Ian
Title: Re: Is there a tank repair place near Northampton?
Post by: JezzaPeach on February 24, 2020, 09:20:49 PM: I used these guys to fit a tyre but discussed tank work with them. In the unit there’s also a guy who builds awesome one off machines.
Hanslope is not far from Northampton.
Vintage & Classic Motorcycles
Unit 7a, Cuckoo Hill Farm Business Park
Hanslope
Milton Keynes
MK19 7HQ
TEL: 01908 418513
MOB: 07967 033684
Title: Re: Is there a tank repair place near Northampton?
Post by: Oggie400F on February 25, 2020, 08:03:41 AM: Thanks Jeremy
I’ll pass it on. 👍