anyone have or used this bead popping tool?

[dr_coady]

Hi all, I have a 1987 KLR 650 with about 28K miles with a leak in the gas tank. I cannot exactly see the hole. It is behind the plate that the rear mounting tab is welded to. The mounting tab is welded to a plate, which is then tack/spot welded to the tank. The leak seemed pretty bad. I could not count to 1 between each drip of gas, as it came out of the tank. It does not look as though it could be easily welded as you would have to weld completely around the plate, and under the tab so it wouldn't leak. I am considering buying a tank sealing product, but am not sure how well it would seal, considering that this is a stressed (low, but still stressed) part of the tank. What are people's experiences with tank sealers, and also what do people think of the IMS 6.6gal tank. Thanks Dan

[squasher_1]

--- In DSN_klr650@yahoogroups.com, "dr_coady" wrote:

> Hi all, > > I have a 1987 KLR 650 with about 28K miles with a leak in the gas > tank. I cannot exactly see the hole. It is behind the plate that > the rear mounting tab is welded to. The mounting tab is welded to

a

> plate, which is then tack/spot welded to the tank. The leak seemed > pretty bad. I could not count to 1 between each drip of gas, as it > came out of the tank. It does not look as though it could be

easily

> welded as you would have to weld completely around the plate, and > under the tab so it wouldn't leak. I am considering buying a tank > sealing product, but am not sure how well it would seal,

considering

> that this is a stressed (low, but still stressed) part of the tank. > > What are people's experiences with tank sealers, and also what do > people think of the IMS 6.6gal tank. > > Thanks > Dan

I sugest you get the IMS 7 gal MIL tank. it will protect your radiator and costs a little over $200. you can buy 2002 2003 take off tanks on e-bay. these are brand spankin new and were taken off the military KLR which were replaced with IMS tank.

[nakedwaterskier]

get a new tank on ebay...quick before that diesel klr place in hesperia quits selling new ones cheap on ebay!

[matteeanne@yahoo.com]

Chewing gum will suffice until you get new tank --- dr_coady wrote:

> Hi all, > > I have a 1987 KLR 650 with about 28K miles with a > leak in the gas > tank. I cannot exactly see the hole. It is behind > the plate that > the rear mounting tab is welded to. The mounting > tab is welded to a > plate, which is then tack/spot welded to the tank. > The leak seemed > pretty bad. I could not count to 1 between each > drip of gas, as it > came out of the tank. It does not look as though it > could be easily > welded as you would have to weld completely around > the plate, and > under the tab so it wouldn't leak. I am considering > buying a tank > sealing product, but am not sure how well it would > seal, considering > that this is a stressed (low, but still stressed) > part of the tank. > > What are people's experiences with tank sealers, and > also what do > people think of the IMS 6.6gal tank. > > Thanks > Dan > > > > > > List sponsored by Dual Sport News at > www.dualsportnews.com. List FAQ courtesy of Chris > Krok at: www.bigcee.com/klr650faq.html > Unsubscribe by sending a blank message to: > DSN_klr650-unsubscribe@yahoogroups.com . > > > Yahoo! Groups Links > > > DSN_klr650-unsubscribe@yahoogroups.com > > > >

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[kdxkawboy@aol.com]

In a message dated 2004-08-10 7:55:58 PM Pacific Daylight Time, dr_coady@... writes:

> > What are people's experiences with tank sealers, and also what do > people think of the IMS 6.6gal tank. > >

If it were me, it would just the perfect excuse to get either of the IMS gas tanks. I've had both and would recommend the bigger tank - the wings on the tank make pretty good radiator guards and it improves the bike's cooling. The tank sealers should be capable of plugging the leak, the problem being if the leak is on a seam the is a good chance the hole will keep spreading. Welding is about the best option if you are determined to repair the tank, but be forewarned the tank will need to be filled with water for safety when doing the welding so dry it out well and check for any new rust before reinstalling it. Pat G'ville, Nv [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]

[Zachariah Mully]

dr_coady wrote:

> Hi all, > > I have a 1987 KLR 650 with about 28K miles with a leak in the gas > tank. I cannot exactly see the hole. It is behind the plate that > the rear mounting tab is welded to. The mounting tab is welded to a > plate, which is then tack/spot welded to the tank. The leak seemed > pretty bad. I could not count to 1 between each drip of gas, as it > came out of the tank. It does not look as though it could be easily > welded as you would have to weld completely around the plate, and > under the tab so it wouldn't leak. I am considering buying a tank > sealing product, but am not sure how well it would seal, considering > that this is a stressed (low, but still stressed) part of the tank. > > What are people's experiences with tank sealers, and also what do > people think of the IMS 6.6gal tank.

Mark repaired Tumu's badly cracked tank with his 110V mig welder. It was cracked in the same spot, due to broken subframe bolts, so I'd definitely check your subframe, since once the bolts go, the tank is only thing hold the subframe up. You could also just use some epoxy putty, both my tanks have been repaired that way and both have held for years. A tank sealing product probably won't work very well. Try welding or epoxying it. Z DC A5X A12X

[Thor Lancelot Simon]

On Tue, Aug 10, 2004 at 11:44:19PM -0400, Zachariah Mully wrote:

> > A tank sealing product probably won't work very well. Try welding or > epoxying it.

Just a note: standard procedure for welding gas tanks (or anything that's contained gasoline) at least the way I learned it: dump gas, *fill the tank with water* (very important!) then weld. Don't weld a tank with gas or gas vapor in it; and you can't really know there's no gas vapor unless it's full of something that won't burn, which is the point of the water fill. Thor

[dooden]

Myself.. I would just fill the tank with water (on the bench) point the part with a hole up (so it dont drip) and weld that sucker back up. The water keeps the heat damage to the tank at least confined to the area of the weld. Did that years ago on a couple of bikes we managed to beat up pretty good. (ok not KLR, but bikes) If you are worried about it, or have no access to a welder find a radiator shop, they tend to do repairs like that. Or toss a IMS on it and go riding. Dooden A15 Green Ape

--- In DSN_klr650@yahoogroups.com, "dr_coady" wrote: > Hi all, > > I have a 1987 KLR 650 with about 28K miles with a leak in the gas > tank. I cannot exactly see the hole. It is behind the plate that > the rear mounting tab is welded to. The mounting tab is welded to a > plate, which is then tack/spot welded to the tank. The leak seemed > pretty bad. I could not count to 1 between each drip of gas, as it > came out of the tank. It does not look as though it could be easily > welded as you would have to weld completely around the plate, and > under the tab so it wouldn't leak. I am considering buying a tank > sealing product, but am not sure how well it would seal, considering > that this is a stressed (low, but still stressed) part of the tank. > > What are people's experiences with tank sealers, and also what do > people think of the IMS 6.6gal tank. > > Thanks > Dan

[rsanders30117]

My Y2k KLR650 had a pinhole leak at the welded seam at the lower right corner. Fortunately, it was replaced under warranty. Pinhole leaks can be repaired with Loctite 290. This is specifically formulated to wick into tiny holes then set up. This is an easy fix to try first. --- In DSN_klr650@yahoogroups.com, "nakedwaterskier" wrote:

> get a new tank on ebay...quick before that diesel klr place in > hesperia quits selling new ones cheap on ebay!

[Bill Lewis]

I have tried both Kreem and POR to seal pinhole leaks with no success. Although both advertise that they seal leaks, niether one actually seems to. BTW, if POR stands for Paint Over Rust, then why all the cleaning and prep before applying? Oh, and yes the tank was cleaned and all the steps followed when using both products. Bill Lewis ABC #2961 MOA #71656 TVR MSF RiderCoach/Professor of Motorcycleology Roanoke, Virginia 1990 BMW R100RT 2002 Kawasaki KLR 1990 BMW K75RT - parts for sale "Once you need a lawyer, you are allready screwed." Steven Mahar-Milani, Esq. h