crack in coolant resivoir tank - Honda Shadow Forums : Shadow Motorcycle Forum

JonHolder · 07-01-2011, 07:45 PM

Was cleaning the bike this afternoon getting ready for a long weekend. and I noticed a long crack in the side corner of the overflow tank. It goes from the top corner straight down to the bottom corner.

Called the dealer and of course none in stock and the earliest I can get one is next friday....

ANy recomended temporary repairs so I dont lose a whole 4 day weekend of riding? and what would cause this to crack?

Thought about using JB weld on the crack as a temporary repair...

Nehalem Dave · 07-01-2011, 08:17 PM

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hangman44 · 07-01-2011, 08:39 PM

JB weld should work fine just make sure it is clean and rough it up a little I patched a big crack in the actual tank of my radiator on my pick up truck and it held for 2 years.

Eldorado · 07-02-2011, 12:27 AM

Is the coolant leaking out??? If not at this time you could probably even use good ole Duck Tape as a temporary fix............

tazman9 · 07-02-2011, 01:26 AM

As mentioned, JB & duck tape may work. There are also plastic welding tools, Harbor Freight sells one. I have never tried one, but it may also do the job if the other 2 don't work.

PainterD · 07-02-2011, 06:33 AM

JB Weld will probably crack or break over time as it sets up brittle on plastic and doesn't expand and contract as the same rate as the plastic (had experience with this application) so it's not going to last.
A better choice is automotive GOOP or plumbers Goop, which sets up like real hard rubber and can makes a better patch. It will flex with the plastic and keep it sealed for many years. Try it, you'll find alot of other uses for it too.

07-01-2011, 07:45 PM	#1 (permalink)
JonHolder Member Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: San Antonio, TX Posts: 30	crack in coolant resivoir tank Was cleaning the bike this afternoon getting ready for a long weekend. and I noticed a long crack in the side corner of the overflow tank. It goes from the top corner straight down to the bottom corner. Called the dealer and of course none in stock and the earliest I can get one is next friday.... ANy recomended temporary repairs so I dont lose a whole 4 day weekend of riding? and what would cause this to crack? Thought about using JB weld on the crack as a temporary repair... __________________ 01 Shadow Spirit Vt1100c

07-01-2011, 08:39 PM	#3 (permalink)
hangman44 Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: McCalla Alabama Posts: 284	JB weld should work fine just make sure it is clean and rough it up a little I patched a big crack in the actual tank of my radiator on my pick up truck and it held for 2 years. __________________ 1996 Shadow Ace 1100 Mac Fat Stakkers National Cycle Dakota Shield Jardine Forward controls Tourmaster Saddlebags

07-02-2011, 06:33 AM	#6 (permalink)
PainterD Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Central, Minnesota Posts: 7,530	JB Weld will probably crack or break over time as it sets up brittle on plastic and doesn't expand and contract as the same rate as the plastic (had experience with this application) so it's not going to last. A better choice is automotive GOOP or plumbers Goop, which sets up like real hard rubber and can makes a better patch. It will flex with the plastic and keep it sealed for many years. Try it, you'll find alot of other uses for it too. __________________

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Nehalem Dave Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: North Oregon Coast Posts: 1,027	eBay \| Electronics, Cars, Clothing, Collectibles and More Online Shopping

07-02-2011, 01:26 AM	#5 (permalink)
tazman9 Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Arlington, WA Posts: 269	As mentioned, JB & duck tape may work. There are also plastic welding tools, Harbor Freight sells one. I have never tried one, but it may also do the job if the other 2 don't work.

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