February 26th, 2009, 05:19 PM | #1 |
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Name: Jim
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Gas Tank
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!
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February 27th, 2009, 03:50 PM | #2 |
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Nevermind. I think J-B Weld has done the trick.
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February 27th, 2009, 04:01 PM | #3 |
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...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?
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February 27th, 2009, 04:07 PM | #4 |
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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.
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February 27th, 2009, 04:13 PM | #5 |
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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_...ware_organized http://faq.ninja250.org/wiki/How_do_...tank%2C_etc%3F |
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February 27th, 2009, 06:26 PM | #6 |
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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!
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February 27th, 2009, 07:58 PM | #7 |
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yep... keep a close eye on those bolts. If done wrong, the results could be disastrous.
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March 18th, 2009, 05:29 PM | #8 | |
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Quote:
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 ... |
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March 18th, 2009, 06:13 PM | #9 |
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You might want to PM Jim in case he hasn't bought a new tank yet. Good find.
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March 18th, 2009, 06:16 PM | #10 |
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I just sent him an email about it. Hopefully he gets it.
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March 18th, 2009, 06:25 PM | #11 |
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I sent a PM myself as well
I'll be glad to send a copy of the letter if needed! |
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April 2nd, 2009, 09:39 AM | #13 |
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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.
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