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Post by wotavidone on Dec 7, 2006 23:57:56 GMT -5
Doods,
Have a split in the seam of my XT alloy tank. Right at the top where it wraps around the oil filler. Its about 1/2 inch or 12 mm long.
Can probably find someone to weld it for me, but have been a bit cautious since my father-in-law was killed in his back shed by an exploding oxy torch. The missus won't let me have any gas torch type stuff anymore.
(However, I am allowed to ride a motorcycle 10/10ths when I feel like it. She has no interest in statistical analysis of the relative risks. i.e. how many motorcyclists killed per year v. how many amateur welders.)
Anyway, has any one tried any of the two pack epoxy putty type products? Do they work?
Mick
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Post by mildmitch on Dec 8, 2006 1:09:54 GMT -5
We have JB weld two part here on the states. I'd swear it'll fix nearly anything! I fixed a split seam on a n old Chrysler and it still holding. I'm sure there is something similar where you are, maybe even the same product. It works.
Mitch
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Post by miker on Dec 8, 2006 11:45:47 GMT -5
I think I'd find a pro to weld it... yer talking about a container of gasoline directly on top of a hot engine here. =  miker |
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Post by sjef on Dec 8, 2006 12:41:25 GMT -5
Hallo mick,
thorougly rinse/clean the tank with (hot)water.
remove the petcock and fuelcap ventilate for some time and you can tigweld the seam without danger for explosion.
regards sjef
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Post by fenz on Dec 8, 2006 17:46:00 GMT -5
Any engineerig workshop in your area should be able to TIG weld the seam up.The xt/tt tanks weld quite well
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Post by frankyb on Dec 9, 2006 0:53:40 GMT -5
Go down to the hardware store and get a pack of knead it. Its a two part epoxy putty type of thing, just cut off what you need and work it together, then apply it. I know it works on xt alloy tanks, one of mine is done in three places on the bottom seams. Cheers franky b.
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Post by StewRoss on Dec 9, 2006 20:20:38 GMT -5
Hi, I'd be looking at welding it myself. I have had an alloy XT tank TIG weld repaired before...it won't be a problem. Damages the paint though...but TIG is fairly localised as far as heat is concerned, so it shouldn't be too bad. As Sjef said though, ensure that the tank is thoroughly purged of fumes before doing so. Otherwise... SR  |
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Post by wotavidone on Dec 11, 2006 22:04:51 GMT -5
Decisions, decisions.
I believe knead it is available at Auto Pro so that is kinda attractive, especially since the local engineering shops have a collective reputation for taking forever to do the little low dollar jobs.
Apparently there is a third option, some stuff you put in the tank and slosh around to seal it.
I have lots of other stuff to do to the bike before I must make a decision, so I'll sleep on it.
Never do today that which you can put off until tomorrow.
Thanks for the advice.
Mick
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Post by colinjay on Dec 12, 2006 21:25:02 GMT -5
I have used "KREEM" (i thing thats the spelling), which is one of the tank sealants that I think you are refering too, to seal most of my fuel tanks. Admittedly, I have used it to seal tanks that I have cut/dent knocked/welded back together and them mainly to stop the tank rusting inside. It does a great job, IF you use it properly. However, if you ever have to weld on the tank afterwards it is the bigest pain in the arse to remove from the tank, and burn real well if you don't remove it before welding.
CJ
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