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Arcticcr
| | Posted on Thursday, April 29, 2010 - 12:52 pm: | 
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Think it's pal or pail seal. I hear the name in my head, but I'm a horrible speller and I’m not sure. I had a link up for what I thought it was. However, I think it best if I do a little more research.
(Message edited by arcticcr on April 29, 2010) |
Dktechguy112
| | Posted on Thursday, April 29, 2010 - 12:57 pm: |
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thanks for the help, i do not know that the tanks are sealed, people on here are saying that they are sealed.
Honestly, i think i'm going to try the jb weld and see if the crack spreads, i am not racing the bike, and i don't really pull wheelies. So i am going to try the $5 fix before i weld on the frame. |
Dktechguy112
| | Posted on Thursday, April 29, 2010 - 01:10 pm: |
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when i put on the jb weld, is it thick enough that it won't seep through the crack and get into my gas tank, or will it get in there, i obviously don't want jb weld to get into the fuel pump. |
Tom_c
| | Posted on Thursday, April 29, 2010 - 01:17 pm: |
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Marine Tex is a very good patch |
Duphuckincati
| | Posted on Thursday, April 29, 2010 - 01:24 pm: |
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Just for the bottom line I'd call Erik Buell Racing and talk to them, or Him himself (Erik). You'll most likely hear for liability reasons change the frame but if you ask "hypothetically" maybe an answer. |
Torquaholic
| | Posted on Thursday, April 29, 2010 - 02:07 pm: |
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good point about the JB pushing through and potentially getting to your fuel pump. I imagine if you let it tack up thick enough before applying it, and limit the pressure you use to press it into place, it might do just fine.
I suggest you practice mixing and applying some JB to a piece of scrap metal before you work on the bike. Read the directions beforehand; mix even portions and let it tack up for a bit, then spread it with a metal, wooden or plastic applicator... as long as the applicator is strong enough to not snap when laying it up. If you're worried about gas seep and possible eating away at the JB, they make a marine grade JB weld that's more chemical resistant.
I patched a nice gouge in my frame last year and have ridden a track day at Texas World Speedway on the bike (posted a video on youtube and linked on Badweb earlier this year) with no cracking or chipping of any kind since i filled it. Granted, i did not have fuel stains at the point of impact, but the damage was by no means insignificant. My results have kept me happy thus far. I hope you can say the same after you're done.
It takes some time and effort to sand and smooth the jb, just to warn you. Once it cured, I shot multiple coats of hi-fill primer out of a spray can, added a fair share of wet sanding at different grits to get the primer surface how I wanted it. Finished it with a few coats of the Buell touch-up paint. Looks good now.
(Message edited by torquaholic on April 29, 2010)
(Message edited by torquaholic on April 29, 2010) |
Dktechguy112
| | Posted on Monday, May 03, 2010 - 11:17 pm: |
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Is there a sealant on the inside of the frame? My dad found a welder to weld the frame, he does baja stuff, and he seems very knowledgeable. i haven't talked to him yet, but when i do i want to ask him if there is a sealant on the inside of the frame. some people have said there is a sealant, and some people said there is not a sealant. I just need to know if i need to repair the sealant or if can just have the frame welded and be good to ride. |
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