whats up guys i got a question? i have an 06 zx10r and want to dent the tank but it has creases like ive never seen before and i was wondering if anyone has ever dented one before and if so how did you do it and how did you keep your tank from cracking. help me out guys or also would a 636 tank work on that with a little mod

thanks mike

 

It can be done.. just like any other.. patience... R6 tanks have nice size crease and do just fine.. just decide how you want it dented.. see if the neck has to be cut out of it, Then start at the cap with a phone book over it, or shop manual, get the cap started down and work away from it.. just make sure and go slow and plan the dent out first... just my 2 cents though... if it's your first dent you'll screw it up a lil bit prolly... at least crack the paint...

 

thanks 1st gear for your input i have been pondering the idea for a lil bit and it looks like a bitch and it is my 1st tank dent ever so i might get on ebay and find a tank to **** up first but thanks for your input it really helped me out.

 

As mentioned above, starting with a plan is a must. If you go in hammer blazing, you're gonna dent the **** out of the tank, probably fold the metal, and possibly dent it in to the point you can't get gas in it. The shop manual over the cap, again, as mentioned above, is a smart move. After that be sure you get on it with a dead blow hammer. Using a metal claw or ball peen will destroy the tank and not facilitate a good or useful dent. Start from the cap and work your way out evenly.

 

thanks guys for all ur help i was usefull as hell