Gas tank woes continue

[Bow&Aero]

Bondo and gas does not mix. Here was a hidden gem I didn't see when I bought this bike as it had a fresh paint job. I also had a square hole on the bottom that the PO had bondo over. That lasted about 2 weeks before the leaking began. I have had it welded up.
Any way I dug all the bondo out I could and caulked the hole with RVT sealent. I put a piece of sailtape over the whole thing and went for a ride to check out my halfassed repair job. So far so good. its ugly as hell, but until I find another tank, this seems to be the only choice.
What tanks fit the 99 Aero. Will other models work?
Aero tanks a hard to find that aren't beat to **** or $1100.00.

[93gc40]

Why not just finish the body work and paint the tank. I mean what $20 and a few days vs $250-900 for a tank. If you welded up the hole, you've done the hard part.
A little bondo, sandpaper, spray paint and a weekend, you got a new tank.

[Dauntae]

I think in another thread he tried having it welded and leaked after the fact, And most of the shops wouldn't touch a gas tank for welding. As for which tank I know the 1100's are all the same tank with different part numbers for the different pain on them. But for the 750 I'm not sure but they do all look like the same tank. Which bike do you have, The 1100 or 750? OK Just did a search and you have the 1100, Tanks from 97 and up will fit, 96 and back is a different tank narrower in the back. Found this one on the bay so far pretty cheap. The mounts changed a little between the years but I think there pretty compatible, If someone knows for sure speak up here.
http://www.ebay.com/itm/2002-Honda-Shadow-VT1100C-Fuel-Tank-Gas-Tank-with-Cap-and-Petcock-/160864405723?pt=Motorcycles_Parts_Accessories&hash =item25744408db&vxp=mtr
Dauntae

[Bow&Aero]

Thanks for the info. I wonder if the Spirit tank would work? I have seen a few of them in decent condition.
How about a filler that's impervious to gas? I know Bondo isn't and epoxy isn't as well. I tried the epoxy tank patch kits on the hole and within a few days the fuel melted through.


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[BrightRedVLX]

Originally Posted by Bow&Aero

Any way I dug all the bondo out I could and caulked the hole with RVT sealent.

So let me get this straight.......NOW you have potentially 3 contaminents inside the tank......small pieces of Bondo, chemicals that might leach out of the RTV and flux from the welding.

I think you should just STOP riding it until you can find a new tank.
If you suck that stuff into the carbs, you might be in for an even bigger mess down the road.

And when you get a new tank, change whatever fuel filters you might have and flush the lines.

[Amistad]

The previous owner of my bike had drained the tank for long term storage, instead of filling it up and adding Sta-Bil. Moisture from condensation caused a bunch of pinholes on the left side. He had them welded, but never lined the tank.

A couple of months ago, I noticed a couple of paint bubbles. Yea, more pinholes. When I popped one, it shot a stream of gas out about 8 inches!

Drained the tank, treated the inside with Por 15, then put a layer of PC-7 on it.

The stuff is amazing. I've been using it for years to repair all kinds of stuff. A buddy of mine even fixed a cracked engine block with it.

Sand to bare metal, clean well, mix 1:1 and spread like Bondo. Takes 24 hours to totally harden, then you can sand it, drill it, paint it, even cut threads in it.



I got it locally at the True Value hardware store. Some NAPA stores carry it too.

[Aftrshck]

There are several tanks currently on ebay from 50 on up....I would keep your eyes open on ebay....

[BrightRedVLX]

Originally Posted by Amistad

Drained the tank, treated the inside with Por 15, then put a layer of PC-7 on it.

I wish you luck but fear that you are playing with fire.......literally.

Did the instructions with the Por15 indicate that it was OK to use when the tank was perforated ?? Seems like I remember NOT.

[Amistad]

Originally Posted by BrightRedVLX

I wish you luck but fear that you are playing with fire.......literally.

Did the instructions with the Por15 indicate that it was OK to use when the tank was perforated ?? Seems like I remember NOT.

Thanks for your concern, but your fear is unfounded.

I covered the two small pinholes before treating the tank. After treatment I applied the PC 7 to the sanded and prepped tank.

If you were familiar with the product, you would know that it is a high strength epoxy that is impervious to oil, fuel, and other volatile chemicals.

In my years in the car business I have used it to fix plastic radiator tanks, fuel tanks, metal engine parts, and a host of other items. I even used it to repair a cast iron water trough leg that was broken off.

My tank is dong fine many months and several thousand miles after the repair, and given my past experiences with PC 7, I'm certain that the repair will outlast the bike.

[t3chkommie]

I had a fairing screw punch a hole in my Ninja's gas tank once. Overheating bike leaking profusely out the right side.... awful.

I got some JB weld, pushed it into the hole, and let it sit for 24 hours. Did the job just GREAT! I even called the JB weld customer support and asked them about how their epoxy would handle Gas. They said that it will contain fuel and last for a long time, with no need to worry about the gas eventually wearing the JB weld out.

Something to maybe try if you are avoiding getting a new tank.

good luck.