gas tank

Jvacustoms · 10-24-2011, 12:45 PM

Does anyone know if the tank on the gz is a single wall or double wall tank ? if it gets a dent can it be pressed out on the other side? or does it have to be suctioned out or magnetically pulled? I am just curious I have a small dent round from the turn signal when it got dropped. I was curious if i bent a steel re-bar and put a rubber brake pad from a bicycle on the end and a rubber bracer on the tank opening could i know that dent back out. or do i need to take it to a specialist at a body shop for dry ice or suction or magnetic removal.

**jonathan180iq** · 10-24-2011, 12:46 PM

I don't know.
But, I will say that I don't think it felt like double wall.

JWR · 10-24-2011, 12:53 PM

Single wall but very hard to magnetically pull out a dent that is on the sides or a roll in the tank.

Jvacustoms · 10-24-2011, 01:03 PM

Thanks Jerry that is what i needed to know i will post pics before and after and tell what worked if it works lol.

mrlmd1 · 10-24-2011, 03:39 PM

Whatever you try, do not attempt to push out or blow the dent out by pressurizing it, either with air or liquid - you will blow apart the seams on the tank.

Jvacustoms · 10-24-2011, 03:42 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by mrlmd1

Whatever you try, do not attempt to push out or blow the dent out by pressurizing it, either with air or liquid - you will blow apart the seams on the tank.

Thanks for the info I hadn't thought of that

cayuse · 10-24-2011, 06:57 PM

Looking forward to your report, James!

10-24-2011, 12:45 PM	#1
Jvacustoms Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Eatonton, GA Posts: 237	gas tank Does anyone know if the tank on the gz is a single wall or double wall tank ? if it gets a dent can it be pressed out on the other side? or does it have to be suctioned out or magnetically pulled? I am just curious I have a small dent round from the turn signal when it got dropped. I was curious if i bent a steel re-bar and put a rubber brake pad from a bicycle on the end and a rubber bracer on the tank opening could i know that dent back out. or do i need to take it to a specialist at a body shop for dry ice or suction or magnetic removal. Login or Register to Remove Ads
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10-24-2011, 12:46 PM	#2
jonathan180iq Super Moderator Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Dalton, GA Posts: 3,996	Re: gas tank I don't know. But, I will say that I don't think it felt like double wall.
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10-24-2011, 12:53 PM	#3
JWR Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Louisville, TN Posts: 1,413	Re: gas tank Single wall but very hard to magnetically pull out a dent that is on the sides or a roll in the tank. __________________ Jerry Truth is there are lots of great bikes available and not nearly as many good riders out there riding them... "A man's got to know his limitations..." Login or Register to Remove Ads
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10-24-2011, 01:03 PM	#4
Jvacustoms Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Eatonton, GA Posts: 237	Re: gas tank Thanks Jerry that is what i needed to know i will post pics before and after and tell what worked if it works lol.
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10-24-2011, 03:39 PM	#5
mrlmd1 Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Crawfordville, Florida Posts: 2,853	Re: gas tank Whatever you try, do not attempt to push out or blow the dent out by pressurizing it, either with air or liquid - you will blow apart the seams on the tank. Login or Register to Remove Ads
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10-24-2011, 06:57 PM	#7
cayuse Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Abbotsford, BC Posts: 444	Re: gas tank Looking forward to your report, James! __________________ Lovin' every minute of it. 2005 GZ250 (sold after 26000km) 2013 CB500XA
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