RickyMo Posted February 7, 2008 Share Posted February 7, 2008 A long and frustrating story would be the preface, but to the chase, trying to remove a 'galded' ss fastener (I'll never use those damn ss fastener kits again!)I 'drilled' a hole in the left side of my beautiful black RSL's fuel tank. It's at the middle of the knee curve. I watched in HORROR as I caught nearly 2 gals of fuel in bucket. Once I recover I'll begin the process of removing the tank. Not sure how to even begin to plan a repair, not sure of access, either from exterior or interior. Repair with what? I'm an idiot and need help. BTW, after a few yeas of lurking,this my first post. I'll get my profile spiffed up soon. Link to comment
T__ Posted February 7, 2008 Share Posted February 7, 2008 A long and frustrating story would be the preface, but to the chase, trying to remove a 'galded' ss fastener (I'll never use those damn ss fastener kits again!)I 'drilled' a hole in the left side of my beautiful black RSL's fuel tank. It's at the middle of the knee curve. I watched in HORROR as I caught nearly 2 gals of fuel in bucket. Once I recover I'll begin the process of removing the tank. Not sure how to even begin to plan a repair, not sure of access, either from exterior or interior. Repair with what? I'm an idiot and need help. BTW, after a few yeas of lurking,this my first post. I'll get my profile spiffed up soon. Ricky, a close up picture of the area would help here.. Did you drill through the bottom of one of the screw inserts in the tank or did you drill through another screw not attached to the tank then through the side of the tank in an open area? Where you drilled through could make a difference in how the repair is made.. Twisty Link to comment
RickyMo Posted February 7, 2008 Author Share Posted February 7, 2008 I drilled through the threaded insert at the left bottom of the tank. Seems to be a multi-walled construction in this area.I'll work to get a pic posted. Thanks a lot. Link to comment
ninermatt Posted February 7, 2008 Share Posted February 7, 2008 I had a similar occurance on my GS. I used "plumbers epoxy putty" available at any Home Depot, Lowe's, etc. Held up for almost three years until I sold the bike. And is still good to this day as far as I know. Link to comment
NonComp Posted February 7, 2008 Share Posted February 7, 2008 If this is in an out-of-sight location, there is a fuel tank repair putty that is designed to harden with exposure to gasoline. Don't have a brand, but it used to be available at local auto-supply stores. Link to comment
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