Anyone have a gas tank for sale? I have a 2006 and some previous owner/knucklehead used the wrong size fairing bolt which has just recently busted through the gas tank. I'm currently trying some sealant but would rather just get a different tank. Let me know. Thanks!

Nevermind. I think J-B Weld has done the trick.

...and to prevent this from happening again in the future, I'm sure you're aware that only certain sized bolts go in certain locations, right?

Yeah but I can't take the credit. It was done by the previous owner but I have since gone over the other bolts to make sure this doesn't happen again. I can't afford to be dumping gas all over my garage floor...hahaha! Thanks, Jim.

Jim,

Have you seen these links? The bolts being put back into the wrong locations is a common problem which unfortunately ends up with punctured tanks. :(


http://faq.ninja250.org/wiki/How_to_keep_the_bodywork_hardware_organized

http://faq.ninja250.org/wiki/How_do_I_remove_the_fairing%2C_fuel_tank%2C_etc%3F

Kelly - thanks for the info. I hope this isn't something that happens again any time soon. I missed a good day of riding yesterday and smelled like gas for two days...Yikes!

yep... keep a close eye on those bolts. If done wrong, the results could be disastrous. :(

safe riding! :thumbup:

Anyone have a gas tank for sale? I have a 2006 and some previous owner/knucklehead used the wrong size fairing bolt which has just recently busted through the gas tank. I'm currently trying some sealant but would rather just get a different tank. Let me know. Thanks!

I know this a month old thread but ...
Those wrong size fairing bolts were probably put in at the factory, there was recall a few months ago on the 2006 models because of it. I got a letter from Kawasaki and took my bike in to make sure it was OK. All was well with mine. But it was all covered under warranty if it had needed a new tank ...

You might want to PM Jim in case he hasn't bought a new tank yet. Good find.

I just sent him an email about it. Hopefully he gets it.

I sent a PM myself as well

I'll be glad to send a copy of the letter if needed!

hm, which bolt was this? I want to check out my tank...

Mine was the top left that bolted the fairing to the tank. So far the JB Weld has done its job! First time I've used that stuff but I'll be keeping some around the house for other fixes.