Gas tank is toast (I think)
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11-28-2007 | 05:11 AM
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Gas tank is toast (I think)
Well I went with the advice of a bunch of people (on and off the KF) and went for the JB Weld hack job. Heres the result:
I apologize for the crappy pics, its my cellphone. Anyway, I let it sit for 48 hours (to be completely sure it was solid) and then filled it up with fuel. Next morning I found a stench of gas in my garage and this abortion of a repair job. I got the right stuff, it said it was good for gas tanks, and I would only assume people put gas in gas tanks.
Anyway I think the tanks toast, its got this **** leaking on the inside too and I cant wipe it out. So I think rather than have that stuff flow through my bike, I'll just get a clarke tank.
At least its winter and the riding season is officially done. [:'(]-24 celcius today.
Ever so pissed off.
I apologize for the crappy pics, its my cellphone. Anyway, I let it sit for 48 hours (to be completely sure it was solid) and then filled it up with fuel. Next morning I found a stench of gas in my garage and this abortion of a repair job. I got the right stuff, it said it was good for gas tanks, and I would only assume people put gas in gas tanks.
Anyway I think the tanks toast, its got this **** leaking on the inside too and I cant wipe it out. So I think rather than have that stuff flow through my bike, I'll just get a clarke tank.
At least its winter and the riding season is officially done. [:'(]-24 celcius today.
Ever so pissed off.
. Bikes going to my parents for storage (heated garage)
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11-28-2007 | 05:27 AM
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RE: Gas tank is toast (I think)
nice. my first one and i'm a big fan so far. just took out the muffler today 
Just tried to order a clarke tank directly from them and their website isn't Canadian compatable, wont even let me put in te proper billing info...gues i'll have to call em.
Just tried to order a clarke tank directly from them and their website isn't Canadian compatable, wont even let me put in te proper billing info...gues i'll have to call em.
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11-28-2007 | 07:15 AM
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Sorry about your woes - but dont get in a hurry when you order that Clarke tank. Just got my Clarke tank today. Took a little longer thanone wouldexpect these days (13 days). Looked like it was packed by a blind person - no offense if you know a blind person - but wrapping the tank in cellophane, tossing it in a box, throwing some wrinkled newspaper on it - then halfway stapling the box shut ... the box was literally open when it arrived.
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11-28-2007 | 07:32 AM
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RE: Gas tank is toast (I think)
damn was that from the clarke boys? to be honest i've heard nothing but horror stories with these guys. I figure its worth the crap shoot though since i need a new one anyway and not in a big hurry
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11-28-2007 | 01:14 PM
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RE: Gas tank is toast (I think)
ORIGINAL: Bonafide
Sorry about your woes - but dont get in a hurry when you order that Clarke tank. Just got my Clarke tank today. Took a little longer thanone wouldexpect these days (13 days). Looked like it was packed by a blind person - no offense if you know a blind person - but wrapping the tank in cellophane, tossing it in a box, throwing some wrinkled newspaper on it - then halfway stapling the box shut ... the box was literally open when it arrived.
Sorry about your woes - but dont get in a hurry when you order that Clarke tank. Just got my Clarke tank today. Took a little longer thanone wouldexpect these days (13 days). Looked like it was packed by a blind person - no offense if you know a blind person - but wrapping the tank in cellophane, tossing it in a box, throwing some wrinkled newspaper on it - then halfway stapling the box shut ... the box was literally open when it arrived.
This is the first I have heard of crappy packaging. Has anyone else experienced this?
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11-28-2007 | 07:09 PM
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I ordered directly from Clarke. The tank seems fine. I can take pictures of the box - packing if ya'll want. It's still sitting right where I left it. 
I still havent made my way back to the garage to install it. Two reasons: I'm still painting rooms in our house (insert profanity) and my KLX has a FULL tank of gas. Thinking I might ride it bit this week and run some of it out. The instructions Clarke sent says the removal of the stock tank is tricky and one should have much patience when attempting it. That doesnt seem like a fun-filled afternoon to me.
I still havent made my way back to the garage to install it. Two reasons: I'm still painting rooms in our house (insert profanity) and my KLX has a FULL tank of gas. Thinking I might ride it bit this week and run some of it out. The instructions Clarke sent says the removal of the stock tank is tricky and one should have much patience when attempting it. That doesnt seem like a fun-filled afternoon to me.
