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tri again
09-28-2010, 08:00 PM
Anything new on the tank rust repair front?

Also looks like a few paint bubbles soon to come through.

The whole trike actually looks new so it would be nice to
keep that tank with all it's warning stickers, if possible.

Thanks

thefineherb
09-28-2010, 08:22 PM
if the leak is in an "invisible place" jb weld has done me wonders.

if not :(

fabiodriven
09-28-2010, 08:30 PM
Red Kote, Creem, and Caswell all make gas tank sealers. I think POR 15 does as well. Sounds like a perfect candidate.

tri again
09-28-2010, 09:39 PM
looks like the serious restoration folks like
phenol novolac epoxy to seal rust

But they say to weld new steel over bigger holes,

actually cut out dead pieces and......

If this sx wasn't so pristine, I'd just throw a plastic tank on it, which I may do anyway.

New or good ones are prob hard to find

fabiodriven
09-28-2010, 10:25 PM
If the tanks that nice maybe you should seal it

dirtcrasher red koted my atc 110 tank for me

i think i have to clean the straw in the tank for the "on" position

It seems to have gotten clogged by the Red Kote.

i have tubes in the tires on that bike

when i have it out i like to wheelie it

only a couple more days left of summer