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Petrol tank repair

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PatM:
I have to agree with Nurse Julie- Id buy a new tank. I have a spare for the time when I have to revert to it, but some pattern parts are worth considering- exhaust, master cylinder have been fitted to mine as althouh I dont use the bike much- i want it to be reliable. theres nothing worse than a brakedown on a nice summer weekned due to leaking petrol- which will do more dan=mage than you think! The RAC/AA may not get you home if its a leaking fuel problem.

Tank repair is a specialist job and difficult to find a reliable supplier to do it. As mentioned earlier- theres the dangers, but given you can find someone to overcome that element- you are going to need a re-spray afterdards anyway as welding/brazing might seem localised, but the heat inviolved may well cause bubbling on the shiny-bits.

UK Pete:
I must agree new tank
However I have had an epoxy resin repair last over 5 years so you could take the chance

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Moorey:
If it is just underneath they are easy to solder up, as long as you have a big iron to do it. I had to do mine nearly 3 years ago and it has been fine. I have also done others since and all have been good, and it doesn't damage the upper paint work;
I did this tank on this bike only 3 weeks after the whole bike was painted. He didn't expect to get away with not having to have it painted again.

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mike the bike:
See my comments above.  I'm glad it's worked for you but you'll be getting the iron out again before long.

billywingnut:
Hi, Once you've had it repaired be sure to use a tank liner and fit a new fuel filter. It's not cheap restoring one of these but good fun

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