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10-03-2017, 01:00 AM | #1 |
Why would you need to replace the gas tank? It's an extremely small tank to begin with. Maybe try taking it off or try out a tank from a pit bike. No clue how you'd get a gas tank for this that would function and look normal and not oddly out of place. Good luck!
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10-03-2017, 10:19 PM | #2 |
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I agree dont know why a new tank would be needed unless somehow they have laid the bike down causeing some sort of puncture to it
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10-04-2017, 10:06 AM | #3 |
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the mechanic says the gas tank float level indicator (I don't know what that is) is broken / no longer attached to the original welding. The bike leaks gas when it is on its kick stand...when I move it upright, to remove the kickstand and sit on it, is when it leaks a bunch more. Over a few days, it just completely leaks out all the gas...he says it isn't a hole or it isn't punctured. I have photos of the gas tank if anyone wants to take a look and let me know if maybe they know where I can get a new one. The tanks I have seen online have different screw openings, etc, etc. I have had NO luck with this bike...it's been one problem after another. I've had this bike since May and every other week, there is a new issue..absolute nightmare.
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10-04-2017, 11:28 AM | #5 |
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Thanks for the quick reply...I asked the mechanic and will let you know what he says. Since I live in Miami, he does not speak english so I have to do the Google translate and wait for him to reply when I hit send. Had I known these bikes had these assortment of issues, I would have never purchased it. This is a bike for people who have experience in repair and modifying bikes within their home or place of business. Taking the bike to the mechanic every other week is not what I had in mind. Also, at this point, I am not even sure if he is taking me for a run for my money..
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10-04-2017, 11:47 AM | #6 |
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He said it is dripping from the tank float...
Specifically between the joint / tie / connection between the metal plates where it is welded and held together. |
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10-04-2017, 04:43 PM | #7 |
Well I'd try and patch the leak if you can find it before finding a new tank but that's just me. And not really having a good sense in how or where it's leaking is preventing me from understanding the exact problem and the best course of action to take. If you can post a pic of the leak that would help. But I'd try patching it via epoxy or some glue and patch combo. Try your local autoparts store and ask someone about fixing a leak in a gas tank they should have something. Wether it's a long term fix or a short term it should save you cash until can locate a new tank or just sell the bike. they should have something tho I mean they have headgasket fix and piston ring fix in a bottle and thats all mechanical based problems.
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10-05-2017, 09:52 AM | #8 |
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I will try and see what I can find at the autoparts store...but it seems that it may be a weld job, which is out of my league.
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