Tank mounting bodge/fix

[The Vandal]

And perhaps more importantly, no explosion while welding!

[The Vandal]

Tank refitted, refilled and didn't fall off on a wee jaunt this afternoon.

Also managed to get my rear brake light working a bit better today.

[Andy G]

Well done! Great looking bike too, very photogenic in that setting

[The Vandal]

Thanks, there’s definitely bits that need tidying up but I don’t want ‘perfect’ anyway.

[The Vandal]

Well, got out for a decent run on the bike today and while the bike ran real nice the tank repair was a bit of a let down.

One bolt rattled itself loose and disappeared (I thought I had done them up tight enough to not need lockwiring), the welds broke on one of the tabs and I also discovered a weep from the seam at the front of the tunnel!

Think I might be as well to replace the tank...

[clive]

Tough always annoying when it does not quite work out with a repair. I am currently struggling with a dynamo.

[Jdraper]

Have a look in the Model 18 section for a simple fix for worn tank threads...

Jeremy

[56G80S]

Is that the M8 Fine pitch route? There are some such high tensile bolts at Boltworld. I'm going that route. Cobalt drill from Tracy Tools for a couple of quid to drill the hex head for wiring on; cheaper than titanium. But great idea Jeremy..

JohnnyB

[SPRIDDLER]

Have a look in the Model 18 section for a simple fix for worn tank threads...

Jeremy

This is the topic that Jeremy referred to re tank fixings in the Model 18 section...........

viewtopic.php?t=15589

[The Vandal]

Final post,

"The M8 fines pitch bolts are still holding up well after 500 miles or so. A pleasing, simple solution as long as your existing threads are not really knackered, but are tired enough to not hold."

Given that I drilled mine out to 10.5mm or 11mm in order to fit the T nuts I think we can put file them firmly under "really knackered"!