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Tech. Advice: Series 'B' / 'C' 500cc/1000cc Bikes
Tank repair help
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<blockquote data-quote="greg brillus" data-source="post: 128947" data-attributes="member: 597"><p>Its pretty common to see original tanks that have had parts of the base opened up to get at damage area's........I've done it on genuine tanks, pre war ones and alloy tanks as well. Sometimes you can cut a circular hole with a hole saw and then make up a larger OD disc to solder or braze on after.........Best to open it up as opposite the damage as you can........This might mean cutting into the tunnel section........so long as the parent material is sound and not rusty it is quite easy to do and patch up afterward. It does take some head scratching and some courage but it is not so bad........same with getting the tanks to align better over the UFM it is easier to simply cut off one of the forward mounts and reposition it to get a good fit........Good luck with it all.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="greg brillus, post: 128947, member: 597"] Its pretty common to see original tanks that have had parts of the base opened up to get at damage area's........I've done it on genuine tanks, pre war ones and alloy tanks as well. Sometimes you can cut a circular hole with a hole saw and then make up a larger OD disc to solder or braze on after.........Best to open it up as opposite the damage as you can........This might mean cutting into the tunnel section........so long as the parent material is sound and not rusty it is quite easy to do and patch up afterward. It does take some head scratching and some courage but it is not so bad........same with getting the tanks to align better over the UFM it is easier to simply cut off one of the forward mounts and reposition it to get a good fit........Good luck with it all. [/QUOTE]
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