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gasoline leak?
05/25/07 at 18:45:23

HI all - been smelling gas as I approach the bike, finally noticed some gas collecting at lower left corner of tank closest to seat. Took tank off, tightened the petthingy since it the only place I could think would leak. Maybe knocked it a little loose removing or installing tank? Its only a 2002, shouldn't have rusted out this quick. Still a little moisture this morning.., any suggestions (aside fron my wife's suggestion I hold a candle up to it so I could see better. Grin

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Savage_Greg Serious Thumper Alliance Member Offline Don't go around your ass to reach your elbow... Posts: 7844 SW Washington State Gender:	Re: gasoline leak? Reply #1 - 05/26/07 at 04:52:35 How about using a flashlight instead?
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sparkett Full Member Offline never ride faster than your guardian angel flys! Posts: 168 central florida Gender:	Re: gasoline leak? Reply #2 - 05/26/07 at 10:43:10 check fuel line and clamps? use flash lite
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Savage_Greg Serious Thumper Alliance Member Offline Don't go around your ass to reach your elbow... Posts: 7844 SW Washington State Gender:	Re: gasoline leak? Reply #3 - 05/26/07 at 11:21:11 What's the difference between "flashlight" and "flash lite" beside the spelling?
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Windrider YaBB Newbies Offline I KNEW I shoulda turned left at Albuquerque!!! Posts: 34 Leesburg, Virginia, USA Gender:	Re: gasoline leak? Reply #4 - 05/26/07 at 17:45:42 One weighs less?
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Savage_Greg Serious Thumper Alliance Member Offline Don't go around your ass to reach your elbow... Posts: 7844 SW Washington State Gender:	Re: gasoline leak? Reply #5 - 05/26/07 at 20:49:55 Windrider wrote on 12/31/69 at 16:00:05: One weighs less? Good one Bugs.
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Reply #6 - 05/28/07 at 14:58:28

Took the tank off once again, stood it on its mounting flange and, would you believe it, there is a seeping leak from underneath the mounting flange. Shocked

Hmmm, has anyone tried any of the tank coatings..and if so, how did it go and what brand did you use (What brands are there??) I'm guessing welding is out of the question, a kaboom issue.Thanks in advance for any help...it is need and much appreciated.

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Reply #7 - 05/28/07 at 15:23:36

Tanks can be welded. Some folks rinse them thoroughly, some run them full of exhaust gasses. Me? I wouldnt be close enough to know what they did, but you can cll around & see if anyone will do it & whats the cost. That part's free. Mig oughta do fine once the explosive issue is managed. ( I have heard of this stuff being welded, never seen it)

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BornOnFire Ex Member	Re: gasoline leak? Reply #8 - 05/28/07 at 16:14:59 I've stopped low pressure leaks/seepages with JB Weld on tanks and vessels. May be worth a try and a quick fix if it's just a small permeation.
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Reply #9 - 05/28/07 at 16:30:00

Start calling local real radiator shops, see if any still line fuel tanks. If you find one, they will acid clean and likely boil out the tank. Then spray/bake in a rubberized bladder liner. If you go this route, figure on likely repainting the tank. You may not have to, but better to be ready for it.

You could try a do it yourself kit from Kreem. Some peope like it, I've not had much success with it.

See if a local independent shop has a can of Red Kote around. They will know what you mean. Good stuff, kinda hard to find anymore. Just like anything else that works, the EPA took a dislike to it.

JB Weld? Temporary fix, gas will eventually pop the bond.
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bduff YaBB Newbies Offline Posts: 30	Re: gasoline leak? Reply #10 - 05/28/07 at 17:33:27 there are a couple of used tanks on ebay right now
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BornOnFire Ex Member	Re: gasoline leak? Reply #11 - 05/28/07 at 18:29:58 POR 15 Makes a Fuel Tank re-line kit for about $60. I used it on my UNIMOG and it works fine.
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Reply #12 - 05/28/07 at 18:59:47

Thanks for the sugestions..I remember a radiator shop in Worcester that I saw working on a gas tank (auto) 20 years ago..I'll have to check if they ae still in business. Thanks WD. If that's a no go , then I'll look into your por 15 BornOnFire. I'm not too crazy about used, as my tank was, if I read the sticker corectly, made 11/2001. Seems like an early failure.

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Reply #13 - 05/28/07 at 19:14:13

Yes, I have used a tank coating once. Tedious, messy but once done it worked.

The only issue that I see is that I used it to seal some rust in the tank. Don't know if that would work here with a break in the steel. The tank might continue to crack and I don't know if you could trust the sealer.

Do you have a friend with access to a TIG welder? Myself, if I had the tank and I cleaned it out, then I'd weld it up. Just have to be smarter than gas vapors is all...

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ALfromN.H. FSO Serious Thumper Alliance Member Offline Dragon Slayer Posts: 1421 Rochester, New Hampshire Gender:	Re: gasoline leak? Reply #14 - 05/28/07 at 19:23:50 $60.00 for a re-line kit, plus the labor to use it. Wouldn't it be a better buy to get a tank off e-bay for about $40.00 delivered? http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/2003-SUZUKI-LS650-SAVAGE-GAS-TANK_W0QQcmdZView...
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