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10-04-2017, 10:06 AM | #1 |
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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 | #3 |
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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 | #4 |
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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 | #5 |
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 | #6 |
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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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10-05-2017, 12:25 PM | #7 |
If you find a guy brave enough or possibly dumb enough to weld on a gas tank, I would watch from a distance.
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10-05-2017, 01:18 PM | #8 |
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Hahaha! But based on what he told me, you would think it would have to be replaced, right? Have any idea where I could get a part?
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10-05-2017, 08:50 PM | #9 |
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Please seek education. I used to safely weld fuel tanks on a regular basis. We dry the tanks outs with absorbing mats. Cut down for moto tanks. Run compressed air in the tank for 30 minutes through the fuel line or petcock. This dries out any remaining fuel and blows the fuel vapors out the filler hole. Then we purge the tank with carbon dioxide or argon gas to be doubly sure that all the fuel vapors. Then weld. Fuel vapors explosive. The liquid fuel burns. Eliminate these two variables and all is good for welding. Fuel doesn't absorb into metal like oils.
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