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Knee Dented Tanks, fiber glass, metal, etc, got questions, also what fits a 750k
« on: December 17, 2014, 04:16:58 PM »
So my bike got knocked over and im looking for a replacement (yay insurance coverage). I can find several fiberglass tanks in the style im looking for but I remember reading something about they should only be used on the track or something....

Thoughts? or a source on a knee dented steel tank sub $500?

Also its a cb750k2, what other models tanks will fit it?
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Re: Knee Dented Tanks, fiber glass, metal, etc, got questions, also what fits a 750k
« Reply #1 on: December 17, 2014, 09:29:02 PM »
Quote from: calj737 on December 17, 2014, 07:21:48 PM
You can use fiberglass, but it needs a liner to withstand fuel and potential rupture should you ever crash.

like a redkote liner or plastic bag liner?
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Re: Knee Dented Tanks, fiber glass, metal, etc, got questions, also what fits a 750k
« Reply #2 on: December 18, 2014, 02:00:35 AM »
Quote from: ncstatecamp on December 17, 2014, 09:29:02 PM
Quote from: calj737 on December 17, 2014, 07:21:48 PM
You can use fiberglass, but it needs a liner to withstand fuel and potential rupture should you ever crash.

like a redkote liner or plastic bag liner?

Fuel resistant epoxy liner.. Contact member Ricky racer and ask him what they use in their fiberglass tanks.. ;)
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Re: Knee Dented Tanks, fiber glass, metal, etc, got questions, also what fits a 750k
« Reply #3 on: December 18, 2014, 05:35:28 AM »
Use a metal tank, just easier. is your tank totally beyond repair?
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Re: Knee Dented Tanks, fiber glass, metal, etc, got questions, also what fits a 750k
« Reply #4 on: December 18, 2014, 06:58:53 AM »
Quote from: lrutt on December 18, 2014, 05:35:28 AM
Use a metal tank, just easier. is your tank totally beyond repair?
Not entirely...
 But since I'm dealing with insurance I thought I'd try and take advantage.
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Re: Knee Dented Tanks, fiber glass, metal, etc, got questions, also what fits a 750k
« Reply #5 on: December 18, 2014, 07:23:17 AM »
calj737, I am glad I saw your post about Redkote and fiberglass as I have a Tracy body that I am going to be using and was planning to use Redkote in it.
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Re: Knee Dented Tanks, fiber glass, metal, etc, got questions, also what fits a 750k
« Reply #6 on: December 18, 2014, 07:42:55 AM »
you could post in the services wanted or parts wanted section.   There are members on here that could put some knee dents in a tank for you.
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Re: Knee Dented Tanks, fiber glass, metal, etc, got questions, also what fits a 750k
« Reply #7 on: December 18, 2014, 08:32:04 AM »
The tank I have already has knee dents, I was just trying to be quick about it since its on insurances dime. I did these
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Re: Knee Dented Tanks, fiber glass, metal, etc, got questions, also what fits a 750k
« Reply #8 on: December 18, 2014, 08:52:26 AM »
There was... The only reason there's bondo at the spot was to fill in the mount for the emblem
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Re: Knee Dented Tanks, fiber glass, metal, etc, got questions, also what fits a 750k
« Reply #9 on: December 18, 2014, 11:04:13 AM »
Just submit an insurance claim for the customized tank you have and get a check. Then mod another tank or fix yours, easy peasy.

that's what I did with the wifes Virago when some asshat hit it. Got the check and fixed things up myself.   
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Re: Knee Dented Tanks, fiber glass, metal, etc, got questions, also what fits a 750k
« Reply #10 on: December 18, 2014, 03:17:02 PM »
Quote from: lrutt on December 18, 2014, 11:04:13 AM
Just submit an insurance claim for the customized tank you have and get a check. Then mod another tank or fix yours, easy peasy.

that's what I did with the wifes Virago when some asshat hit it. Got the check and fixed things up myself.
When I did this one I had a garage and access to the necessary tools... So I won't be able to sand or paint... Also live in Chicago so I can't do it outside right now
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Re: Knee Dented Tanks, fiber glass, metal, etc, got questions, also what fits a 750k
« Reply #11 on: December 20, 2014, 06:57:28 PM »
 There are some custom new steel tanks on ebay, nothing specific for a 750. Some say for Honda also, I wonder what might fit? They are made in asia I'm sure.
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Re: Knee Dented Tanks, fiber glass, metal, etc, got questions, also what fits a 750k
« Reply #13 on: December 20, 2014, 07:14:22 PM »
Quote from: calj737 on December 18, 2014, 08:16:23 AM
NC - you could always hammer them in yourself and then do a bit of bodywork to smooth them out. Something like this... Especially if your tank is already "dented" up. What's the harm in experimenting? This is tank I helped a member out with by "refining" his medieval hammering and newbie filler work. Turned out pretty nice and very symmetrical. All for the cost of shipping too- primed and ready for paint.

There was NOTHING medieval about that hammer. I had just bought it Cal.  8)
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Re: Knee Dented Tanks, fiber glass, metal, etc, got questions, also what fits a 750k
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Re: Knee Dented Tanks, fiber glass, metal, etc, got questions, also what fits a 750k
« Reply #15 on: December 21, 2014, 10:29:36 AM »
It is amazing what comes out of India these days. Brand new steel and aluminum tanks for $500 and under.
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Re: Knee Dented Tanks, fiber glass, metal, etc, got questions, also what fits a 750k
« Reply #16 on: December 21, 2014, 11:01:11 AM »
Quote from: Bankerdanny on December 21, 2014, 10:29:36 AM
It is amazing what comes out of India these days. Brand new steel and aluminum tanks for $500 and under.

It does look good, wonder how the quality is?
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Re: Knee Dented Tanks, fiber glass, metal, etc, got questions, also what fits a 750k
« Reply #17 on: December 25, 2014, 09:16:42 AM »
Even if it is just average, they still represent a tremendous value.
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