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Mental Trousers
13th May 2006, 18:16
I was out with the usual suspects and we got to Whitianga, where we discover PETROL DRIPPING FROM MY BIKE. Whipped the tank off and there was a stream of explosive liquid coming out of a pin hole. Seems something has been rubbing in 1 spot for a very long time and has now worn a hole through the damn tank.

Anyway, I now need someone in Hamilton that can fix it before next weekend. Suggestions please!!
Ixion
13th May 2006, 18:23
Araldite (credit to Mr WINJA) will fix it. Back it up with some fibreglass cloth if you wish.
TONO
13th May 2006, 18:51
I was out with the usual suspects and we got to Whitianga, where we discover PETROL DRIPPING FROM MY BIKE. Whipped the tank off and there was a stream of explosive liquid coming out of a pin hole. Seems something has been rubbing in 1 spot for a very long time and has now worn a hole through the damn tank.

Anyway, I now need someone in Hamilton that can fix it before next weekend. Suggestions please!!

Its probably just getting warn out:doobey:
So who else went on the ride? obviously I am not in the loop.....probably to slow & old......Don't they post Coro loop rides anymore?
hunt
13th May 2006, 18:53
Permatex fuel tank repair is working well on the triumph, the cause of the rubbing needs to be sorted for a long lasting repair, available from BnT, should be a branch in Hamilton
FROSTY
13th May 2006, 19:03
dude quck solution.Sand the area with wet and dry paper till its shiney new metal.Then use a 10 ox ball pein hammer and tap the hole slightly concave.
Use Knead it METAL repair on the hole.
Andrew at City motorcycle dismantlers definitely has a tank hanging up for your bike--and its the right color.
The Pastor
13th May 2006, 19:06
yeah just get a new tank. (duh)
Kornholio
13th May 2006, 19:14
Lol we were talkin to a dude at Whangamata at the Palms and he reckoned to use a Mintie :) He said it hardens up good and proper...he also said that chewing gum just dissolves :/
The Pastor
13th May 2006, 19:21
Somehow I dont think a mintie would win in the battle "minte vs petrol"
digsaw
13th May 2006, 19:29
Sunlight soap works a treat,mendite will get eaten by the petrol in a short time. :yes:
Kornholio
13th May 2006, 19:55
Sunlight soap works a treat,mendite will get eaten by the petrol in a short time. :yes:

The guy at Whanga also said soap makes a good quick fix
Mental Trousers
13th May 2006, 20:59
Its probably just getting warn out:doobey:
So who else went on the ride? obviously I am not in the loop.....probably to slow & old......Don't they post Coro loop rides anymore?

Depends who organises the ride mate!! Wasn't me!!
Madness
13th May 2006, 21:38
I've had a positive personal experience with Knead-It. My mate used it on his raceboat tank. Impervious to avgas, petrol should be fine too.
WINJA
13th May 2006, 21:43
I've had a positive personal experience with Knead-It. My mate used it on his raceboat tank. Impervious to avgas, petrol should be fine too.
I USED AQUA KNEAD IT TO FIX A TLR RADIATOR IN THE MIDDLE OF NOWHERE AND ITS STILL OK YEARS LATER , IVE REPAIRED MANY SIDE COVERS WITH KNEAD IT AND WHEN I RACED I USED TO PUT A LAYER OF SACRIFICIAL KNEAD IT ON NEW SIDECOVERS, THERES SOME HOLES THAT ARALDITE JUST WONT FIX AND I THANK JESUS WHEN THE INVENTED KNEAD IT , YES IVE CRASHED HEAPS
Madness
13th May 2006, 21:49
I THANK JESUS WHEN THE INVENTED KNEAD IT

I think the inventors of Knead-It may have thanked God when they discovered New Zealand. Number eight wire in a sausage.
boomer
13th May 2006, 22:51
Liquid Nails.. or the good old Kiwi Fix all.. Gaffa Tape.. She'll be right :yes:

I wondered why my front end was twitchy when we were following you.. i realise its the 6foot wide stretch of petrol you were laying down :blip:

Good ride guys and i hope you get the baby running for teh weekend MT; Otherwise your more than welcome to help Gareth_D in my pits :blip:
Madness
13th May 2006, 23:03
MT - 5 more posts............
beyond
13th May 2006, 23:31
Its probably just getting warn out:doobey:
So who else went on the ride? obviously I am not in the loop.....probably to slow & old......Don't they post Coro loop rides anymore?


Yeah, what about me too??? :( :)

Weather must have been crappy though?
_Gina_
14th May 2006, 10:15
Weather must have been crappy though?
Nope - the weather was minty! :ride:
terbang
14th May 2006, 10:56
Yeah, what about me too??? :( :)


and me too..
Kornholio
14th May 2006, 11:19
and me too..

1000 apologies guys, the ride sorta came about at the spur of the moment and didnt really get a chance to invite too many... The next one will be well advertised and such :drinkup:
terbang
14th May 2006, 11:27
1000 apologies guys, the ride sorta came about at the spur of the moment and didnt really get a chance to invite too many... The next one will be well advertised and such :drinkup:

Oh well at least all us old farts will be saving on roid cream....
beyond
14th May 2006, 13:05
Oh well at least all us old farts will be saving on roid cream....

:laugh:
I don't need the stuff on my comfy portable armchair. :bleh:
2much
14th May 2006, 14:40
On a positive note, I found that petrol is really good for cleaning leathers! Cheers MT.

Were really lucky with the weather and only had a few damp/wet patches (thank god cause my rear was pretty much a slick).
NC
14th May 2006, 16:06
II THANK JESUS WHEN THE INVENTED KNEAD IT , YES IVE CRASHED HEAPS
Praise the lordy mc lord