Small project - Z1R tank save
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Small project - Z1R tank save
20 Jun 2017 05:39
Stumbled across this on ebay. Have no use for it, but decided to try and save it.
I was able to remove a pretty good amount of damage just with pressurizing the tank and some heat. But there was no saving the crease on the back top edge of the tank so I had to cut that out. I made up a puller and tack welded carriage bolts to pull out specific areas and used a mist of primer to work the high/low spots so there should be minimal amount of filler needed. I have a MIG but know from experience you're wasting time trying to get a air tight weld with it, so I'm going to get someone to TIG the repair panel in. Still have a couple more spots to work on yet.
I was able to remove a pretty good amount of damage just with pressurizing the tank and some heat. But there was no saving the crease on the back top edge of the tank so I had to cut that out. I made up a puller and tack welded carriage bolts to pull out specific areas and used a mist of primer to work the high/low spots so there should be minimal amount of filler needed. I have a MIG but know from experience you're wasting time trying to get a air tight weld with it, so I'm going to get someone to TIG the repair panel in. Still have a couple more spots to work on yet.
1975 Z1 900
1994 KX250 Supermoto
2004 KX125
1994 KX250 Supermoto
2004 KX125
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Re: Small project - Z1R tank save
20 Jun 2017 05:40
Sealing it up
1975 Z1 900
1994 KX250 Supermoto
2004 KX125
1994 KX250 Supermoto
2004 KX125
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Re: Small project - Z1R tank save
20 Jun 2017 05:41
Pulling dents and fine tuning.
1975 Z1 900
1994 KX250 Supermoto
2004 KX125
1994 KX250 Supermoto
2004 KX125
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Re: Small project - Z1R tank save
20 Jun 2017 06:51 - 20 Jun 2017 06:55
Hey Kid K! Thanks for the idea with the soft plug. I'm 60 and still learning stuff everyday!
Speaking of "KK" Were you in distance from Her? Kristy Knight. 97.7 HTZ FM... Boy, I miss her!
How much Is that little J1TL I got worth?? No registration, the original owner has been long gone deceased.
Speaking of "KK" Were you in distance from Her? Kristy Knight. 97.7 HTZ FM... Boy, I miss her!
How much Is that little J1TL I got worth?? No registration, the original owner has been long gone deceased.
Livin in "CheektaVegas, NY
Went thru 25 of these in 40 yrs.
I SOLD OUT! THE KAW BARN IS EMPTY.
More room for The Old Girl, Harley 75 FLH Electra Glide,
Old faithful! Points ign. Bendix Orig. carb.
Starts everytime!
Went thru 25 of these in 40 yrs.
I SOLD OUT! THE KAW BARN IS EMPTY.
More room for The Old Girl, Harley 75 FLH Electra Glide,
Old faithful! Points ign. Bendix Orig. carb.
Starts everytime!
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