Dent in tank

BigLag · 08-13-2010, 12:35 AM

I got a huge dent in the gas tank and need to see what's the easiest cheapest way to fix.

Maybe someone can see from the pics if it can be pulled.

I wrecked the bike before I even got to drive it.

I never trailered anything with two wheels so things didn't turn out so good for me. Bike fell and hit the angle iron on the rail of trailer.

2001 Suzuki marauder vz800 blue. Really is a very nice bike but %*#+!!!

I'll post pics as soon as I get to 15...so sorry about all these replies.

67fire · 08-13-2010, 12:45 AM

You can try the Dry Ice trick.

It might just pop out!

Eric

BigLag · 08-13-2010, 01:06 AM

You a fireman?

4Raven · 08-13-2010, 01:13 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by BigLag

You a fireman?

Sort of ...he tends to set more fires around here than putting them out!!!

BigLag · 08-13-2010, 01:18 AM

Thats just funny...im a fireman and my station is station 67.

4Raven · 08-13-2010, 01:21 AM

Congrats...on owning a motorcycle and being a fireman...you will have to beat the women off of you !!!

Eric/67fire
Is a terrific guy and always helpful...he has lots of different bikes so he has experience too!!

Did you try your pic again?

BigLag · 08-13-2010, 01:22 AM

ok well the dent is in my albums....still won't let me post attachments.

4Raven · 08-13-2010, 01:27 AM

This is the dent

BigLag · 08-13-2010, 01:27 AM

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BigLag · 08-13-2010, 01:28 AM

hahaha...thanks 4raven...i finally can post pics. You're awesome btw!!!

4Raven · 08-13-2010, 01:30 AM

OMGosh...that is one freakin' big dent !!!

I sure hope someone can help you with it!!!

67fire · 08-13-2010, 01:30 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 4Raven

Congrats...on owning a motorcycle and being a fireman...you will have to beat the women off of you !!!

Eric/67fire
Is a terrific guy and always helpful...he has lots of different bikes so he has experience too!!

Did you try your pic again?

Who is spreading these rumors about me!

My eldest Son is also a firefighter and he DOES have to fight the hot Women off!!!

8-pack abs and a Army Medic veteran.

Not one of his harem is a canine.

Try posting your pictures on photobucket and then onto the forum.

Eric

4Raven · 08-13-2010, 01:32 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 67fire

Who is spreading these rumors about me!

My eldest Son is also a firefighter and he DOES have to fight the hot Women off!!!

8-pack abs and a Army Medic veteran.

Not one of his harem is a canine.

Try posting your pictures on photobucket and then onto the forum.

Eric

Hmmm how old is your son??

Sorry....had to get that one in there!

Fix this biker's problem!!!

BigLag · 08-13-2010, 01:33 AM

Quite the reaction 4raven! I was thinking about how mad I was gonna be if I dropped it on my first ride and I dropped it before I even got to sit on it. SUX!

67fire · 08-13-2010, 01:33 AM

As for that dent, Dry Ice, just might work.

Start at both "ends" and work your way to the center.

Eric

67fire · 08-13-2010, 01:37 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 4Raven

Hmmm how old is your son??

Sorry....had to get that one in there!

Fix this biker's problem!!!

Ocelot alert!!!!

He is 25 and just jumped out of an Airplane, last week!

Here he is at 16 in the back yard...
(Yes, I made the jumps for him.

)

Eric

aaronrkelly · 08-13-2010, 12:38 PM

Dents can be worked far easier then creases.....thats a crease.

I really dont see that coming out and looking good.

Take your bike to a body man and get a quote - thats the only way it will look right.........or try it yourself.

Heavy Metal Flyer · 08-13-2010, 07:12 PM

Scrap yard.

For a new a tank that is....

vanman250 · 08-13-2010, 08:32 PM

Sand the dent smooth then paint it red and leave it. It will soon become the new fad.

vanman250

67fire · 08-13-2010, 10:41 PM

Wrong time of the year but...
you could fill it with water and freeze it with the cap off and it might just take it out.

Eric

greg_glider · 08-29-2010, 12:34 AM

try getting a quote from your local paintless dent repair shops. I have looked into this for one of my bikes, but it was cheaper to get another tank off eBay.

4Raven · 08-29-2010, 08:08 AM

Did you get that dent fixed yet??

vanman250 · 08-29-2010, 10:33 AM

I seen a bike That had a dent in the front corner and they had some paint it so it looked like you were looking into the tank and a skull was looking out. It looked great.

BigLag · 09-06-2010, 11:04 PM

Sorry, I didn't even get the dent looked at. I was going to let it ride like that until I got my endorsement but something came up and I needed to sell asap for the money and it broke my heart...I loved that bike. Since then, the money thing kinda worked itself out and I bought another bike just like it but a bit newer. Glad to be riding again. Gonna try to take my test tomorrow for endorsement.

bountyhunter · 09-07-2010, 01:50 AM

It would be easier to have a chrome piece made to fit in the slot......

vanman250 · 09-07-2010, 08:45 AM

Well that's one way to fix it. sell the bike and buy a newer one. Glade you got your financial issue worked out and it sounds like you came out on top

08-13-2010, 12:35 AM	#1
BigLag Verified Join Date: Aug 2010 Posts: 33	I got a huge dent in the gas tank and need to see what's the easiest cheapest way to fix. Maybe someone can see from the pics if it can be pulled. I wrecked the bike before I even got to drive it. I never trailered anything with two wheels so things didn't turn out so good for me. Bike fell and hit the angle iron on the rail of trailer. 2001 Suzuki marauder vz800 blue. Really is a very nice bike but %#+!!! I'll post pics as soon as I get to 15...so sorry about all these replies. Last edited by Dodsfall; 08-13-2010 at 09:07 AM..*

08-13-2010, 01:27 AM	#8
4Raven Super Moderator Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Ohio Posts: 6,080	This is the dent Last edited by 4Raven; 11-07-2010 at 08:39 AM..

08-13-2010, 07:12 PM	#18
Heavy Metal Flyer Master At Arms Join Date: Sep 2009 Posts: 174	Scrap yard. For a new a tank that is.... Last edited by 4Raven; 08-13-2010 at 09:39 PM..

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greg_glider Verified Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Saskatoon, SK Posts: 38	try getting a quote from your local paintless dent repair shops. I have looked into this for one of my bikes, but it was cheaper to get another tank off eBay. __________________ Greg- 1982 Yamaha XS400

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08-13-2010, 12:45 AM	#2
67fire Banned Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Reno, Nevada Posts: 4,417	You can try the Dry Ice trick. It might just pop out! Eric

08-13-2010, 01:06 AM	#3
BigLag Verified Join Date: Aug 2010 Posts: 33	You a fireman?

08-13-2010, 01:18 AM	#5
BigLag Verified Join Date: Aug 2010 Posts: 33	Thats just funny...im a fireman and my station is station 67.

08-13-2010, 01:21 AM	#6
4Raven Super Moderator Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Ohio Posts: 6,080	Congrats...on owning a motorcycle and being a fireman...you will have to beat the women off of you !!! Eric/67fire Is a terrific guy and always helpful...he has lots of different bikes so he has experience too!! Did you try your pic again?

08-13-2010, 01:22 AM	#7
BigLag Verified Join Date: Aug 2010 Posts: 33	ok well the dent is in my albums....still won't let me post attachments.

08-13-2010, 01:28 AM	#10
BigLag Verified Join Date: Aug 2010 Posts: 33	hahaha...thanks 4raven...i finally can post pics. You're awesome btw!!!

08-13-2010, 01:30 AM	#11
4Raven Super Moderator Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Ohio Posts: 6,080	OMGosh...that is one freakin' big dent !!! I sure hope someone can help you with it!!!

08-13-2010, 01:33 AM	#14
BigLag Verified Join Date: Aug 2010 Posts: 33	Quite the reaction 4raven! I was thinking about how mad I was gonna be if I dropped it on my first ride and I dropped it before I even got to sit on it. SUX!

08-13-2010, 12:38 PM	#17
aaronrkelly Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: southern Iowa Posts: 2,450	Dents can be worked far easier then creases.....thats a crease. I really dont see that coming out and looking good. Take your bike to a body man and get a quote - thats the only way it will look right.........or try it yourself.

08-13-2010, 08:32 PM	#19
vanman250 Verified Join Date: May 2010 Posts: 92	Sand the dent smooth then paint it red and leave it. It will soon become the new fad. vanman250

08-13-2010, 10:41 PM	#20
67fire Banned Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Reno, Nevada Posts: 4,417	Wrong time of the year but... you could fill it with water and freeze it with the cap off and it might just take it out. Eric

08-29-2010, 08:08 AM	#22
4Raven Super Moderator Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Ohio Posts: 6,080	Did you get that dent fixed yet??

08-29-2010, 10:33 AM	#23
vanman250 Verified Join Date: May 2010 Posts: 92	I seen a bike That had a dent in the front corner and they had some paint it so it looked like you were looking into the tank and a skull was looking out. It looked great.

09-06-2010, 11:04 PM	#24
BigLag Verified Join Date: Aug 2010 Posts: 33	Sorry, I didn't even get the dent looked at. I was going to let it ride like that until I got my endorsement but something came up and I needed to sell asap for the money and it broke my heart...I loved that bike. Since then, the money thing kinda worked itself out and I bought another bike just like it but a bit newer. Glad to be riding again. Gonna try to take my test tomorrow for endorsement.

09-07-2010, 01:50 AM	#25
bountyhunter Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Posts: 1,131	It would be easier to have a chrome piece made to fit in the slot......

09-07-2010, 08:45 AM	#26
vanman250 Verified Join Date: May 2010 Posts: 92	Well that's one way to fix it. sell the bike and buy a newer one. Glade you got your financial issue worked out and it sounds like you came out on top