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Re: Gas Tank Broke Free
Reply #15 - 04/27/15 at 13:13:32

Kenny G wrote on 04/27/15 at 12:08:50:

Could the section of the tank that is prone to breaking off be reenforced with an additional piece of steel spot welded to it?

Kenny G

While the answer could be yes, you're just as likely to cause a problem that wasn't going to occur.

I got a duct on an aircraft that lasts for 20 years.
then it fractures in place that's hard to repair (normally we say replace)
a customer then makes a weld repair and it last 3 months due to not being able to clean it properly.

typically, when you repair a tank, you weld the crack. a crack is a high stress point likely to crack again. You got to circumvent the high stress point and reinforce it. welds need to be at low stress points.

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Reply #16 - 04/27/15 at 14:38:43

Dave wrote on 04/27/15 at 11:29:11:

Are you riding with the broken fuel tank still on the bike?

The cam chain adventure might be interesting.....does your dealer actually know how a Savage works? Do you think they understand that the cam chains were out on this bike?

I rode the wife's HD 1200C all last week but I broke down and rode the S40 today Embarrassed

Withdrawls Wink

On a side note, the Dealership did not say it was dangerous to ride as is and, when specifically asked, said it was up to me, not to worry. They are the professionals, I am just a hobbyist at best

If they don't know about the cam chains then they will soon.

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justin_o_guy2 Serious Thumper Offline What happened? Posts: 55279 East Texas, 1/2 dallas/la.	Re: Gas Tank Broke Free Reply #17 - 04/27/15 at 17:39:30 Id rassle them over the tank, but I don't know if I would LET them go into the cam chain.
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Re: Gas Tank Broke Free
Reply #18 - 04/28/15 at 07:33:00

Update: They have done a 180, tank is ordered, it is covered under warranty and will be here tomorrow or Thursday. Their story is they are trying to get a hold of the guy who did the claim originally because there are no notes in the computer, just a blanket decline. He's been on vacation for a few days.

Anyway, I have been thinking about what JOG said this whole time, even if the cam chain is done do I let the dealership take care of it? Do I see if they will buy the parts and do it myself?

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justin_o_guy2 Serious Thumper Offline What happened? Posts: 55279 East Texas, 1/2 dallas/la.	Re: Gas Tank Broke Free Reply #19 - 04/28/15 at 07:41:46 Do I see if they will buy the parts and do it myself? They buy the parts regardless.. You save them the cost of labor. No reason you can't document the work and maintain the warranty. Lots of ins and outs to consider. Pm me if you want my number.
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Dane Allen Serious Thumper Offline Carpe Diem!! Posts: 1217 Riverside, CA Gender:	Re: Gas Tank Broke Free Reply #20 - 04/28/15 at 14:19:51 justin_o_guy2 wrote on 04/28/15 at 07:41:46: Do I see if they will buy the parts and do it myself? They buy the parts regardless.. You save them the cost of labor. No reason you can't document the work and maintain the warranty. Lots of ins and outs to consider. Pm me if you want my number. Cool, thanks, Man!!
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verslagen1 YaBB Moderator ModSquad Offline Where there's a will, I want to be in it. Posts: 28771 L.A. California Gender:	Re: Gas Tank Broke Free Reply #21 - 04/28/15 at 14:22:00 Of course, if you need help, I'm a lot closer than JOG is.
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justin_o_guy2 Serious Thumper Offline What happened? Posts: 55279 East Texas, 1/2 dallas/la.	Re: Gas Tank Broke Free Reply #22 - 04/28/15 at 15:44:38 I meant to help him shape his argument.
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Dane Allen Serious Thumper Offline Carpe Diem!! Posts: 1217 Riverside, CA Gender:	Re: Gas Tank Broke Free Reply #23 - 04/29/15 at 11:12:13 verslagen1 wrote on 04/28/15 at 14:22:00: Of course, if you need help, I'm a lot closer than JOG is. Of course!! I've been thinking of hitting you up for another ride through the pass to that restaurant again. We didn't ride at all last year Is the cam chain something you can do in a weekend?
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verslagen1 YaBB Moderator ModSquad Offline Where there's a will, I want to be in it. Posts: 28771 L.A. California Gender:	Re: Gas Tank Broke Free Reply #24 - 04/29/15 at 11:51:22 Dane Allen wrote on 04/29/15 at 11:12:13: Is the cam chain something you can do in a weekend? Can be done in a day as long as nothing breaks or you have plenty of replacements available.
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Dane Allen Serious Thumper Offline Carpe Diem!! Posts: 1217 Riverside, CA Gender:	Re: Gas Tank Broke Free Reply #25 - 05/04/15 at 10:42:29 Very happy to report that the new tank is installed with zero cost to me(other than time and frustration).
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justin_o_guy2 Serious Thumper Offline What happened? Posts: 55279 East Texas, 1/2 dallas/la.	Re: Gas Tank Broke Free Reply #26 - 05/04/15 at 19:09:35 That's just Good news..
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