Gas tank repair's...

[Tiger]

 :) Here is a company that will be of interest to some....Once in, go to MOTOR CYCLE TANK REPAIRS... ;)

         

www.leakersgastanks.com

              8).......TIGER....... 8)

[kwells]

wonder what the normal V leaky corner tank would cost?  I've never done any brass welding before...i always thought that was called braising

[Sable]

Lately I've been watching the BBC channel and see them do "lead loading" on old Jaguars and MG's. I have often wondered if this could be done to patch holes and/or dents in a gas tank.
Opinions anyone?

~ John

[inanecathode]

If its metal and it can melt and adhere to steel it will work to patch our tanks.

[Kevin]

Correct kwells they are braising. I've repaired several tanks this way. You want to wash the tank out and blow air through the tank as you are welding to prevent gas fumes from going boom. Using  lead will seal up holes but not be a strong repair.

[jasonm.]

I soldered my tank at the few leaking spots. Then I sealed it. Then repainted. You really cannot tell where I fixed it unless I point it out to you.  The problem with brazing...it's easy to melt the metal of this thin/thickness. It takes patience either way.

[Aelwulf]

Just checked this site from an '02 post, it's no longer there.  A Google search brought them up but it didn't work either.  Unless they just let their site expire I'd guess this is no longer an option. :-\

[Rick G]

I've welded many gas tanks in the past , but the Vision tank is extremely thin and  getting it hot enough to braise , with out burning a hole in it will be extremely difficult. especially if your not experienced at it.
Another option is to "tin " it with solder (using a large soldering copper, thats heated in a gas flame) and then tin a piece of brass shim stock , which you have cut to fit , and solder it in place. This could be a challenge too , because of the Visions goofy shape on the bottom.