[Joe Curly]

I am thinking about buying an 89 gsxr but there is an ugly dent in the gas tank....is there anywhere i can go or can do about this....and hoe much money is it gonna be.......it would be great to know before i buy it and find out i need a neew tank!

thanks

Joe-

 

[Guest]

If it doesnt leak, just Bondo it and re-paint it. But, what i would worry about is if theres a dent in the tank, its been dropped/wrecked. What else is wrong? How hard did this guy ride this bike? How did he take care of it/maintence..

 

[Joe Curly]

ummm....the bike has not been crashed...it was sitting in his garage when something fell on it denting it......it doesnt leak but it's pritty wide spread.....i was thinking bondo and throwing some paint on too but i dont know what kind of bondo to use....so getting it removed is out of the question? The bike is in good shape, only 2500 kms on it it's an 89 suzuki gsxr750....i might have to do something with the seals on the carburator....thats another question do i have to get that al re-built or can i do it at home?

thanks

Joe-

 

[Uncle Bob]

Re: (89 gixxer)Can you get a dent out of a gas tank pls help

I am thinking about buying an 89 gsxr but there is an ugly dent in the gas tank....is there anywhere i can go or can do about this....and hoe much money is it gonna be.......it would be great to know before i buy it and find out i need a neew tank!

thanks

Joe-

Sorry Joe but from your post I would hazard to say that you don't seem like the type that should be buying a 25 yr old bike that is going to be needing constant attention. If you have to ask about fixing a dent in the tank what are you going to do when the problem is more serious and you will be unable to find exact replacement parts ?.

Shop around for a new/used tank or can you get at the dent from the inside using some type of tool to push it back out, can you suck it out with a plunger or other suction device, could always drill a screw into the dent and use that to pull it back out, then plug the hole with a welder.Etc.....

 

[The Chad]

Re: (89 gixxer)Can you get a dent out of a gas tank pls help

Sorry Joe but from your post I would hazard to say that you don't seem like the type that should be buying a 25 yr old bike that is going to be needing constant attention.

Just so I know, could you confirm for me that it really is the year 2014, thanx Uncle Bob, Just razzin ya

 

[Joe Curly]

i know that you can bondo it or go in there and bang her out......i was just looking for a hint on how to fix it.....so i can do a good job that i will be plaesed with and will last....and yes the bike is only 15 yrs old and there will need to be some attention brought tot the bike.....but you will always have to be fiddling with your bike thats part of the fun in it....just though i would let ya know im not a complete dumbass, and that i know the basics......uncle bob i think the gixxer would be a fun project

 

[Guest]

Have you looked into "Paintless Dent Repair" shops? Most of them are pretty reasonable. Just a thought.

 

[Uncle Bob]

Re: (89 gixxer)Can you get a dent out of a gas tank pls help

Sorry Joe but from your post I would hazard to say that you don't seem like the type that should be buying a 25 yr old bike that is going to be needing constant attention.

Just so I know, could you confirm for me that it really is the year 2014, thanx Uncle Bob, Just razzin ya

25 canadian years = 15 american years ! No?.

 

[Louis]

Nice come back Uncle Bob