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Post by stusco on Jun 2, 2023 19:57:05 GMT 1
Is that spray on asbestos?
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Post by mak595 on Jun 2, 2023 22:15:03 GMT 1
Is that spray on asbestos? Fibreglass, spent 4 hrs in the acid bath 😄 I'll get my wire wheel on it tomorrow, see what's left |
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Post by JonW on Jun 3, 2023 2:13:23 GMT 1
hmm... thats often the way after a dipping, sometimes its not fixable but its better to know now than spend time and money on it and then it leaks.
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Post by mak595 on Jun 3, 2023 6:34:53 GMT 1
hmm... thats often the way after a dipping, sometimes its not fixable but its better to know now than spend time and money on it and then it leaks. Yep, wanted to see what I was dealing with, I'll have a dig and see what I think....as we all know, tanks are thin on the ground now 🙄 |
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Post by JonW on Jun 3, 2023 6:41:35 GMT 1
hmm... thats often the way after a dipping, sometimes its not fixable but its better to know now than spend time and money on it and then it leaks. Yep, wanted to see what I was dealing with, I'll have a dig and see what I think....as we all know, tanks are thin on the ground now 🙄 yes I would grab a modern copy while they are still out there if you want to keep the bike. |
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Post by mak595 on Jun 23, 2023 17:28:20 GMT 1
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Post by mak595 on Jun 23, 2023 17:32:23 GMT 1
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Post by mak595 on Jun 23, 2023 17:36:18 GMT 1
Test fit and how it stands now, I don't really want to line it so mixed up some chemical metal to cover the welds to stop any pin holes... As it stands now, ready for a sand down then get some filler in it..   |
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Post by JonW on Jun 23, 2023 23:28:49 GMT 1
Wow, some serious commitment there. That would have been a good day of welding and pausing, over n over. fair play to you for the efforts, hope it works out for you.
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Post by tdrpete on Jun 24, 2023 7:17:58 GMT 1
I think we have found our new tank repair specialist please post all your rusty tanks to mak595 at the above address lol
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Post by mak595 on Jun 25, 2023 12:42:32 GMT 1
I think we have found our new tank repair specialist please post all your rusty tanks to mak595 at the above address lol God no !!!! 😁 |
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Post by mak595 on Jun 25, 2023 12:45:56 GMT 1
First test with a gallon of panel wipe in, just 1 pin hole...that's because I heated it up after welding to knock the recess in for the frame clearance, must of cracked the weld 🙄  Anyway quick blast with the MIG and sorted |
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Post by mak595 on Jun 25, 2023 12:49:52 GMT 1
Test 2 today, all good so far so I'll leave in in for a few hours, then if ok, I can get some filler in it Think I'll put some 2 stroke in the tank to give it a bit of a lining to stop any flash rust forming until its painted and got petrol in...   |
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Post by mak595 on Jul 7, 2023 13:00:33 GMT 1
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Post by lcmarky on Jul 7, 2023 13:36:34 GMT 1
Impressive work - well done!
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Post by mak595 on Jul 13, 2023 11:57:38 GMT 1
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Post by steve63 on Jul 13, 2023 13:04:12 GMT 1
My eyes are hurting!
The obvious question is are you going to have a go at it or buy another?
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Post by JonW on Jul 13, 2023 14:12:09 GMT 1
Fair play for giving it a go and fixing something rather than just buying another one.
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Post by mak595 on Jul 16, 2023 14:08:43 GMT 1
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Post by mak595 on Jul 19, 2023 17:41:30 GMT 1
Got some Caustic soda for the pipes, think I might as well clean them out a bit before I start cutting them about to repair the damage. Sat in the shed now, filled up with soda and a rubber bung in the end so I'll give it 24hrs and see if it's done anything.....   |
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Post by mak595 on Jul 23, 2023 17:06:13 GMT 1
Couldn't be bothered looking at the exhausts so thought I'd try and button up the engine, Side cases blasted, few repairs and a couple of coat of Simonize tough black. Bolted on today, clutch adjusted, Arrow pump on and the lines plumbed in....     |
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Post by mak595 on Jul 25, 2023 13:24:29 GMT 1
Straighten up ya bugger 😂😂  |
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Post by tout on Jul 25, 2023 17:56:48 GMT 1
Great Work
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Post by JonW on Jul 26, 2023 1:58:24 GMT 1
Straighten up ya bugger 😂😂 I'm trying to work out what's happening here lol |
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Post by LC_BOTT on Jul 26, 2023 7:59:01 GMT 1
Me too, thought it was a bent swingarm, but assuming it's a twisted chainguard  I've got the same with a rear mudguard. Excellent work on the tank, did you MIG all the repair sections in, as I spotted an Argon bottle in the pics, so guessing TIG was a better option? |
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Post by mak595 on Jul 26, 2023 8:33:17 GMT 1
Straighten up ya bugger 😂😂 I'm trying to work out what's happening here lol Chain guard straightening, heat up with gun, meccano of wood and let it cool 😀 |
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Post by mak595 on Jul 26, 2023 8:37:32 GMT 1
Me too, thought it was a bent swingarm, but assuming it's a twisted chainguard I've got the same with a rear mudguard. Excellent work on the tank, did you MIG all the repair sections in, as I spotted an Argon bottle in the pics, so guessing TIG was a better option? MIG welder, I get a bottle from a local supplier, cheaper to get re-fills 😉 Would like a TIG welder but would want AC/DC so I could weld aluminium. To be honest I can't really justify (or afford) one..... |
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Post by urbantangleweed on Jul 26, 2023 9:18:23 GMT 1
SLOSH. Never heard of it, I've always used POR15 but I'll have a google on that one.
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Post by mak595 on Jul 26, 2023 9:31:21 GMT 1
SLOSH. Never heard of it, I've always used POR15 but I'll have a google on that one. Made by Rustbusters thought I'd try it, I liked the fact its quite watery so easy to "slosh" around the tank, to get full coverage..... |
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Post by urbantangleweed on Jul 26, 2023 11:39:16 GMT 1
SLOSH. Never heard of it, I've always used POR15 but I'll have a google on that one. Made by Rustbusters thought I'd try it, I liked the fact its quite watery so easy to "slosh" around the tank, to get full coverage..... Yep, looks interesting, I'll wait to see how it works out for you before moving from using the POR15 though. |
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I've got the same with a rear mudguard.