Holey Bike Tank!

[Dusky]

I have an F-reg Yamaha RD-350 YPVS with a leak in the tank near the valve.

I've tried sealing it with some resin jollop from a bike garage but it had little or no effect.

I trawled breakers for a spare tank and had a couple of replies over a year ago but it seems I left it too long.

Mine is black/silver/red but I'd be happy if anyone can point me to one of any colour anywhere.

Thanks in advance.

[Impret-Sir]

I think I am right  that Yamaha was still selling this bike new up till a year or so ago, made in malya or somwhere similar, and there were thousands sold, I would think they would still have tanks available to buy new, or am I being dense? Is this option too expensive? If so, then would it not be possible to have the leak welded? I realise that the tank would have to be VERY carefully washed out and well ventilated for a few days first to remove all traces of petrol, but that should not be impossible. This sort of repair would be permanent.

[Impret-Sir]

I think I am right  that Yamaha was still selling this bike new up till a year or so ago, made in Singapore or somwhere similar, and there were thousands sold, I would think they would still have tanks available to buy new, or am I being dense? Is this option too expensive? If so, then would it not be possible to have the leak welded? I realise that the tank would have to be VERY carefully washed out and well ventilated for a few days first to remove all traces of petrol, but that should not be impossible. This sort of repair would be permanent.

[Hippy]

Soldering or brazing is a far better option to repair fuel tanks. Not something you can do yourself, unless you are skilled with the right equipment. However some radiator repair workshops might help you. Have a look in Motor Cycle News or similar for tank repairs. Have a natter with other bikers at a local meeting place for information.

 

I had a crack in the base of a Norton tank repaired many years ago. The fellow put a small brass patch over the affected area and soldered it in place. Job done, no more worries.

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