Dent in Gas Tank

[justBlue]

I'm crushed... not even a year old and she's bent dented. Don't know how (kids maybe). No scuff or sratch. If Could just get my finger behind it... it looks like it wood just pop out. But, cant reach :-(
any tricks of the trade? Paint is perfect!
Please advise - I'm attaching a quick photo - right near new gel seat I got a month ago.

 

[bleedinblue]

You aren't going to press that out by hand.Keep your eye out on ebay for a fresh looking tank, at least its rideable until you find something else.

 

[JT]

I'm crushed... not even a year old and she's bent dented. Don't know how (kids maybe). No scuff or sratch. If Could just get my finger behind it... it looks like it wood just pop out. But, cant reach :-(
any tricks of the trade? Paint is perfect!
Please advise - I'm attaching a quick photo - right near new gel seat I got a month ago.

o damn whatever it was I doubt it was the kid unless your kid is 25 and weights at least 150 with a big sledgehammer lol in all seriousness that a pretty big dent those tanks are pretty sturdy... no way you can pop that right out.

and body shop it your best bet. or as stated above try ebay.

body shop has to grind paint of spot weld and pull light bando if needed then repaint wont bee too cheap.

 

[echoplex]

Try the compressed air / hair dryer trick.

Wouldn't hurt to give it a chance.

 

[bmw675]

Make sure your vent isn't clogged. The pump may have sucked it in.

 

[justBlue]

Dented Gas Taank

Yea.... sucks man! not even year old. Anywhere but the tank you know... Just dropped about one grand in value overnight. Tucked nice and safe in the garage... kids! Or, better yet wife!! She never did like the idea of me riding again.
Merry Christmas - I'm going to get a tank bag where a magnet covers that spot. hee hee hee

justBlue to justDented!!!

 

[justBlue]

Vent? Are you pulling my leg or serious?

No mark at all - looks sucked in...

 

[justBlue]

Try the compressed air / hair dryer trick.

Wouldn't hurt to give it a chance.

Tried blow dryer and frozen air can - no luck - thanks for idea. Very welcomed - need more ideas. not ready to give up. Just add that gel seat month ago. Very nice change on behind...

 

[bmw675]

Vent? Are you pulling my leg or serious?

No mark at all - looks sucked in...

I'm serious. The tank is actually thinner than you think.

 

[dart1963]

o damn whatever it was I doubt it was the kid unless your kid is 25 and weights at least 150 with a big sledgehammer lol in all seriousness that a pretty big dent those tanks are pretty sturdy... no way you can pop that right out.

and body shop it your best bet. or as stated above try ebay.

body shop has to grind paint of spot weld and pull light bando if needed then repaint wont bee too cheap.

can't weld to it, metal too thin, but the reviews of the harbor freight glue pulling kit are pretty good... just have to have patience... I may try this on mine and see

[ame=http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uyadH7arQxA]Motorcycle Tank Dent Repair for ~$10 - YouTube[/ame]

Crossbar Dent Repair Kit

 

[JT]

can't weld to it, metal too thin, but the reviews of the harbor freight glue pulling kit are pretty good... just have to have patience... I may try this on mine and see

Motorcycle Tank Dent Repair for ~$10 - YouTube

Crossbar Dent Repair Kit

this vid is prob one of your best bets

 

[justBlue]

Make sure your vent isn't clogged. The pump may have sucked it in.

What vent? Can I access it from outside tank? 2,500 miles on bike - use high octance 93

Not sure about vent thing

 

[dart1963]

What vent? Can I access it from outside tank? 2,500 miles on bike - use high octance 93

Not sure about vent thing

Two tubes, right in front of rear brake pedal, if you flip your gas cap up, you can see the hole where it goes (as in, if you pour a little gas in it, it should come out the tube).

 

[justBlue]

Two tubes, right in front of rear brake pedal, if you flip your gas cap up, you can see the hole where it goes (as in, if you pour a little gas in it, it should come out the tube).

You think it would be the same to test blowing into the tubes and air coming from gass tank mean it's clear. Both tubes should be able to blow air with out being clogged - the dent is soo clean - looks like from within.

 

[JT]

now that is insane. how did you get that dent??? my tank imploded lol

 

[JSP]

Can you lift tank off and take off the fuel pump and get to it from the bottom? Have not seen the underside of a 6r tank in a while so not sure. That or try the glue dent puller idea. Or try and get some kind of suction cup on it to pull it out? I've phlled a few car dents out with plungers before . Maybe a gps or camera suction cup?

 

[bmw675]

You think it would be the same to test blowing into the tubes and air coming from gass tank mean it's clear. Both tubes should be able to blow air with out being clogged - the dent is soo clean - looks like from within.

Be careful doing that with too much air pressure. You don't want to rupture the line in the tank, in case that it is clogged. Just turn down the regulator on your compressor.

Can't rmeber on the 6r, does it share the same line for the overflow and vent, or are they seperate?

 

[Riccochet]

Call a paintless dent removal person. They should be able to pop it out with their special tools. Might cost you $100, but it beats buying a new tank.

 

[latony007]

that's such a bummer, I would cry. Im with JT though, you would have to whack that thing really good to dent it. In other words whoever did it more than likely knows it happened. Is there anything above it that could have fell onto it? the air thing is ridiculous. a new tank on cheap cycle parts looks to be 540$

 

[justBlue]

I can't figure where it came from... no scrach or smug nothing. It was covered with a bath towel on tank then sheet over bike. Looked in raftrers - nothing. Really looks like sucked in... we did have a cold front. down to 45 +/- sat in garage because of rain and turkey day. Hope I didn't hurt something now inserting air through the overflow tube.