tank repair help? bottoms pitting out

[aaronmact]

Hey guys its been a while since I've posted and I'm making progress on the bike. I recently managed to remove the rest from the tank but that caused another problem. Now the bottom of my tank is full of holes -.- I don't know how to weld and I don't have money for a new tank. Anyone know anyways I can seal these holes effectively and for cheap?

[Big Rich]

Depending on the size of the holes ...... there's not much you can do. A lot of professional welders shy away from gas tanks (for obvious reasons), and any kind of chemical treatment won't be permanent. Honestly, the best solution is to save up for a new tank.

[The Buddha]

I've POR15 coated it ... you sorta need to get it thickened and smear it on the inside and outside and make yourself a general mess ... but it can work.

Cool.
Buddha.

[fetor56]

Better & safer to get a replacement.
A descent 2nd hand would be just as good,so if your going this route check the inside for rust.

[aaronmact]

Thanks for the opinions guys, and I would buy another tank but I have more problems then money so its outve the picture right now. And as far as the holes. They're everywhere here's a video of it so you see where I'm coming from HTTPS://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SA_tuNfOdqw&feature=YouTube_gdata_player

[aaronmact]

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SA_tuNfOdqw&feature=youtube_gdata_player sorry the last link got funky

[PatheticPuma]

Those are some serious holes...I know people who have used jb weld steelstick on gas tanks since it resists gasoline, but only as a VERY TEMPORARY fix.

Personally I wouldnt trust it when it comes to keeping gasoline off a hot engine...

[Snake2715]

Your screwed man.

By a dented up tank for like $50 and run with that.. better than a fire or death.

Those holes mean some other portion will perforate soon.. you wont win with this one in my opinion.


Its too late now, but what method did you use to remove the rust? I presume you created these holes yourself with something..

its time for a reset. Stop buying the cheap fixes and just save for a tank. Mow lawns or donate plasma/blood.. that will get you $100 pretty quick.

Dont be foolsih and mess with fire, especially fire between your legs while your driving down the road.

[Janx101]

  ... Jeez! ... Be almost safer using a fuel rated jerrycan and strap it to the frame aaronmact !! ..

The rust 'holes' have to be also surrounded by weakened metal also! ...

.... Someone link in the pic of that bike on fire from last year eh!? ... And that was standing still ....

If you want to end up on one of those tv shows about 'I shouldn't have survived' ... Then dodgy repair that tank and go for a ride! ...

If you have to not ride for a while till you source and save for another tank .. Then so be it! ... Don't be a Darwin Award contender!

[aaronmact]

Haha seems pretty unanimous that I just need to buy another tank

[aaronmact]

And I used  trick from american restoration which was apple cider vinegar. It got the rust out great. But IDF I created the holes. This bike hasn't even been on the road since 99 and has been parked and stripped for parts from diff owners. Now I'm building it back up

[Janx101]

Least that method made clear that there was so many holes! ... Better than going all ghostrider down the freeway!!