Rotten fuel tank repair - recommendations

[oldbritguy]

Hi All

Looking for recommendations for a fuel tank repairer, the further north the better. Not a yam tank but the same old problem with tank rotten through at the bottom and lots of pin holes.

Preference would be someone to cut out and weld in new steel sections, then I can use sealer to be sure it wont leak. Every second hand tank I have seen is just as bad or priced mental high plus it'll need paint afterwards

Any happy customers out there?

John

[wassy06]

I’ve heard good things about Hartlepool Radiators although never used them personally

www.fueltanks.co.uk/services/motor-cycles/

[midlifecrisisrd]

Bike Paints in Cupar do tank repairs but no idea how bad it can be before it's beyond them

They know how to charge though

Do you not fancy having a go?

Bit of brazing or silver solder

Steve

[oldbritguy]

Feb 11, 2024 17:48:30 GMT 1 wassy06 said:

I’ve heard good things about Hartlepool Radiators although never used them personally

www.fueltanks.co.uk/services/motor-cycles/

Thanks Wassy

I have read good reviews from them and might check them out. Tank is not in great shape but probably worth salvaging

John 

[oldbritguy]

Feb 11, 2024 18:16:25 GMT 1 midlifecrisisrd said:

Bike Paints in Cupar do tank repairs but no idea how bad it can be before it's beyond them

They know how to charge though

Do you not fancy having a go?

Bit of brazing or silver solder

Steve

Hi Steve

I will have a go at most things but this is beyond my capabilities methinks

Given the number of holes plus someone has previously attempted a braze repair i think the tank will need cut open to assess the state of the insides. Some solid welded patches and then a good lining treatment and it should be good

Tank is for a GS1000E if you know of anyone who has a spare taking up space. 

John