hey guys my tank has a hair line crack from denting it...my roommate is a welder and is gonna fix it but i was wondering if TIG was ok? or what should he use? im dumb i know

 

could someone please help me out 8 views and no responces thanks

 

yes it's fine. just do it.... only way to learn.

 

so tig is ok?? wont just blast it?

 

it will be fine as long as you turn the amperage down so it doesn't blow through the metal cause it's too hot..... you really only need to worry about that with tig, but mig at the right setting "which should be ok if your buddy knows how to weld....." use a flux core wire.

 

no on the flux core wire that will look like dog ****. water out the tank and if your boy can weld +10 on the tig..that thin of metal should be tig welded..

 

your no fun dude.... i was looking for a good laugh... but if his boy knew how to weld then he wudn't be on here asking mig or tig.

 

haha true story. sorry bro my falt

 

o well... i'll keep looking.

 

just jb weld it

 

put your old gum on it and let it dry for a day

 

use radiator repair on it.... works like a charm.

 

he knows how to well im jus sure hes never welded a tank b4 and i know they're weak so i figured id ask

 

mine leaked on my old gsxr and i was going to weld it. just make sure all the fuel is out. i would hate to see that bomb go off in a shop

 

will JB weld work ok too???? please help i need to get this bike done

 

it would be a good quick fix, but gas would probably eventually break it down....

 

JB WELD= GARBAGE
If your gonna fix it get it fixed right, weld that bitch who cares what it looks like just sand it down afterwards

 

i just took mine to a radiator shop, dude cleaned it out and welded it for 40 bucks. then i just bondo'd the **** out of it and sanded it smooth. took 50 bucks and its fixed for good, jb sucks, leaks after a couple weeks

 

Tig is the way to go put a little water in tank after emptying it gas will break down and it can get in the tank and plug fuel filter and sock u can weld with mig done it myself just have to go slow and burp the welder will put more holes in if you stay in one spot too long sand it down

 

NO

in 2-4 months it will leak


mig is fine but don't use flux core, use a proper welder! When I had my tank welded the welder just 'clicked' the trigger.. just clicking it like once a second and moving, he didn't actually keep a bead going.. I had 3 holes brazed and 2 holes welded LOL... my tank doens't leak