2009 South Island KB Rally

[T.W.R]

and it wasn't self inflicted like a certain diesel GS

least it just kept on going

[98tls]

Yeah, yeah, whatever (could've happened to any bike)

Yea yea but it didnt it happened to yours,rattly fucken thing it is.

[miSTa]

That was a good bite and yes I know it could've, at least it wasn't just a loose nut like a certain MV and it wasn't self inflicted like a certain diesel GS

Well if you're going to bite then hook, line and sinker is the only way.

Tired old man? Should go to bed earlier.

Dook bashing - a change from Harley bashin', about time

Oh look, a Harley ridden by a geriatric...

Yea yea but it didnt it happened to yours,rattly fucken thing it is.

Hey wtf? You're only jealous anyway I suppose.

[98tls]

Hey wtf? You're only jealous anyway I suppose.

Actually mate no,had my fill of rattly clutched Italian things years ago,would only go back to a Ducati if it was a 78ish SS,a real duc.Anyways you going over to this do?Im going to make it but not sure if im taking the bike or not and if not then i will take the ute,sing out if you want anything taken over.Long story but in short i cant afford (the way works been) to shell out $1800 bucks for new tank and fuel pump and though my handiwork (solder) is fine at the mo the thought of it pissing petrol out all the way over there doesnt do much for me.Probably be ok but not sure i want to gamble.

[_Shrek_]

Would be cool to do a Ducati convoy up there..

I like your thinking there, would be cool.

Could even do a Duc only ride on the Saturday, inferior bikes need not apply.

Excellent. I feel obliged to endorse such a narrow elitist viewpoint. Now, whats HOTgot planned?

what a good idea, then the rest of us wont have to help with the breakdowns that seem commin wiff those things you ride

lol!!

HOT would definitely be in on all this!!

well "EXCUSE ME"

[NighthawkNZ:Me]

Tired old man? Should go to bed earlier.

Only bored

[_Shrek_]

Actually mate no,had my fill of rattly clutched Italian things years ago,would only go back to a Ducati if it was a 78ish SS,a real duc.Anyways you going over to this do?Im going to make it but not sure if im taking the bike or not and if not then i will take the ute,sing out if you want anything taken over.Long story but in short i cant afford (the way works been) to shell out $1800 bucks for new tank and fuel pump and though my handiwork (solder) is fine at the mo the thought of it pissing petrol out all the way over there doesnt do much for me.Probably be ok but not sure i want to gamble.

there's a 2 pot mix that works well M... we used it on chainsaw fuel tanks & crank case's would work for bike tank as well just can't remember the name of it but will find out if you like

[miSTa]

The wreckers up here don't do trades on duc's. Anyway Chris is having an inorganic rubbish collection soon so he is shipping it north to avoid it being taken.

Please don't add to my nightmares of turning up to this "do" on the back of a Honda

Would dream of harassing you if you turned up on the back of a certain Honda. Never even crossed my mind.

Actually mate no,had my fill of rattly clutched Italian things years ago,would only go back to a Ducati if it was a 78ish SS,a real duc.Anyways you going over to this do?Im going to make it but not sure if im taking the bike or not and if not then i will take the ute,sing out if you want anything taken over.Long story but in short i cant afford (the way works been) to shell out $1800 bucks for new tank and fuel pump and though my handiwork (solder) is fine at the mo the thought of it pissing petrol out all the way over there doesnt do much for me.Probably be ok but not sure i want to gamble.

Love the '70s SS's myself, beautiful looking machines and the Hailwood replicas (don't tell kickaha).

Will be going on the Friday with the mrs, though lets face it its still five months away.

Sucks about your tank. Wouldn't a sealer (Kreem or similar) be up to the job? Didn't realise your fuel pump was dicky either. 1800 is pretty steep.

[miSTa]

what a good idea, then the rest of us wont have to help with the breakdowns that seem commin wiff those things you ride

Don't knock it til you've tried it!

well "EXCUSE ME"

You'll be in trouble for that!

there's a 2 pot mix that works well M... we used it on chainsaw fuel tanks & crank case's would work for bike tank as well just can't remember the name of it but will find out if you like

Kreem or this stuff?

[98tls]

Would dream of harassing you if you turned up on the back of a certain Honda. Never even crossed my mind.


Love the '70s SS's myself, beautiful looking machines and the Hailwood replicas (don't tell kickaha).

Will be going on the Friday with the mrs, though lets face it its still five months away.

Sucks about your tank. Wouldn't a sealer (Kreem or similar) be up to the job? Didn't realise your fuel pump was dicky either. 1800 is pretty steep.

Na it was way past sealer mate,blew it out which revealed heaps of holes in a line,best thing i could do was solder it up,came up nice but methinks it wont last forever,The fuel pumps fine,TLs have a funny set-up where the fuel pump goes up into the tank and is a complete bastard to seal so i am not going to put a 10 year old pump into a new tank,not to pissed off about it as 10 years of ownership its the only thing thats ever gone wrong with it.The other option i guess is to put it on the back of the ute and take it over,least i could do a day trip whilst over there eh.A couple of pics,before and after solder,sorry all this i a bit off topic.The white stuff inside the tank is the sealer stuff you speak of,tried it before i worked out how bad it was.

[miSTa]

See what you mean, not looking good at all (though not my area of expertise). Bugger.

[JMemonic]

Na it was way past sealer mate,blew it out which revealed heaps of holes in a line,best thing i could do was solder it up,came up nice but methinks it wont last forever.

Should last longer than the tank me thinks, looks like you have spent the time and done a good job of it. This tank rusting seems to be common to some manufacturers and there are a lot of them that produce service kits of a two part epoxy that you slosh around in the tank, it coats the surface of the tank, but it seems that they are never done or if done are done incorrectly. I prefer to get the radiator repair guys to do mine, they acid etch the tank this cleans the rust and prepares the tank for the epoxy, then they use an epoxy the sets clear/grey, this reminds me I must get the Duke in for this to be done.

[KZT]

Na it was way past sealer mate,blew it out which revealed heaps of holes in a line,best thing i could do was solder it up,came up nice but methinks it wont last forever,The fuel pumps fine,TLs have a funny set-up where the fuel pump goes up into the tank and is a complete bastard to seal so i am not going to put a 10 year old pump into a new tank,not to pissed off about it as 10 years of ownership its the only thing thats ever gone wrong with it.The other option i guess is to put it on the back of the ute and take it over,least i could do a day trip whilst over there eh.A couple of pics,before and after solder,sorry all this i a bit off topic.The white stuff inside the tank is the sealer stuff you speak of,tried it before i worked out how bad it was.

A "GOOD" panelbeater should have no problem cutting out any rust and welding in a new panel... neat, tidy and leak free, a coat of paint and it's going to be a heap cheaper fix than a new tank etc, other option is a good used tank of trademe or Ebay, should be plenty of Tl1000S tanks about!!

[98tls]

Should last longer than the tank me thinks, looks like you have spent the time and done a good job of it. This tank rusting seems to be common to some manufacturers and there are a lot of them that produce service kits of a two part epoxy that you slosh around in the tank, it coats the surface of the tank, but it seems that they are never done or if done are done incorrectly. I prefer to get the radiator repair guys to do mine, they acid etch the tank this cleans the rust and prepares the tank for the epoxy, then they use an epoxy the sets clear/grey, this reminds me I must get the Duke in for this to be done.

Well its held together for about 8 months ok so far,its a pretty common occurance with TLs,there was one in at the local shop awhile back with exactly the same problem and plenty overseas on the TL site have had it happen,generally in the same spot as mine,though mine also went all round the pump flange.Not being able to see in there means i have no idea where it will go next,nor whenthough i have applied rust killer and sealer.Even in the first pic you can see the rust along the seam under the holes.A second hand tank is another option as Kwaka Thou said,plenty of guys off the TL site have offered me one but problem is there all getting on and likely to have the same problem.End of the day this all could have been easily remedied if things hadnt got tight at work,i dont have a problem buying a new tank as its not likely i will ever part with the old girl so dont consider it money wasted,just the timings a bit off.Works coming good so will see the summer through with this one and replace it next year.Will see how i go,might just hope for the best and ride the thing over.Cheers for your thoughts anyway guys.

[dangerous]

Hey 98... I have used A1 radiaters to put tank liners in 5 tanks over the last 4yrs... even did a fiber tank and IMHO the shits good stuf... fark doing it ya self aye.