www.CVOHARLEY.com

Please login or register.

Login with username, password and session length
Advanced search  
Pages: 1 [2] 3  All

Author Topic: Dented the tank :( Safe to ride and cost???  (Read 4567 times)

0 Members and 1 Guest are viewing this topic.

DCFIREMANN

  • 2.5K CVO Member
  • **
  • Offline Offline
  • Posts: 4812
Re: Dented the tank :( Safe to ride and cost???
« Reply #15 on: October 10, 2009, 11:01:34 AM »
Quote from: mjb765 on October 09, 2009, 09:55:09 PM
it has to be big $$$$--retail on one saddlebag bottom is $1260. The dealer is ordering one for me for a slight paint bubble towards the bottom. As long as it's warranty I said why not.....

I can't even begin to think what a tank would cost $1500-2K??

Bingo!!!! WE HAVE A WINNER!!!!

Be Safe

THE DAWG
Logged
cvo 1  04 FLHTCSEI  Qrange/Black AKA Ole Punkin
cvo 2 05 VRSCXe Orange/Black sold
cvo 3 02 FXDWG2 Black/Gold 
cvo 4 04 FLHTCSE Blue/Black  sold
cvo 5 09 FLHTCUSE4 Red/Marron sold
cvo 6 12 FLHTCUSE Blue Saphire/Stardust Silver AKA Saphire
cvo 7 14 FLHTKSE  Blaze/Maroon
2020 CVO Limited

PROUD MEMBER EBCM #1.75 Second in command of this great organization

Also has been placed on
TRIPLE SECRET PROBATION

Dan_Lockwood

  • 1K CVO Member
  • *
  • Offline Offline
  • Posts: 2498
Re: Dented the tank :( Safe to ride and cost???
« Reply #16 on: October 10, 2009, 12:22:44 PM »
Quote from: deaf1 on October 10, 2009, 09:28:38 AM

You guys are better then a beer and prozac!  :orange: :orange:

I do feel better as I have been a little neurotic about this trip (this is the longest one since my bad accident July 4th 08)

My only worry now is safety,  as you really cant see the dent... Just dont want to leak gas in the middle of the mountains..  Might see if I can pickup some gas tank sealant....

What better of a place to get great advise and also to have good people help me empty my wallet on cool things :)

Scott

Scott, I would not recommend tank sealer for this at all.  First off you need to remove the tank and all internal components to be able to rotate the tank to get the sealer on all surfaces.  Tank sealers are for last resorts on a tank that you cannot repair in any other manner, like a 1956 G80S Matchless.  Then and only then would I try to use a tank sealer.

I'm sticking my neck out here, but I would wager that you could take a normal shop sized ballpeen hammer and put 20 hard hit dents in your tank and ride forever without any concerns of leakage.

If the dent is on the side, front etc away from any seams, you are good to go without hesitation.  From what you've described, the tank side swiped a tie down hook so it would be on the side of the tank anyway, don't sweat the small stuff.

All of us have told you not to worry and just ride until it gets fixed, in any manner appropriate.  I realize your anticipation about the trip and that you want to be safe, but I would put this on my worry list and leave the list home for the trip.

Enjoy your trip and don't think twice about a small dent in the side of the tank.

Again though, I would NOT try to put tank sealer in your tank for this dent.

Enjoy your trip and ride safe.

 :2vrolijk_21:  :2vrolijk_21:  :2vrolijk_21:
Logged
Dan

2009 SERG Orange / Black
Board Track Racer Project, Ultima 113"/6spd
2021 Coleman UT400 Side By Side

BAKRDS

  • Senior CVO Member
  • ****
  • Offline Offline
  • Posts: 461
  • I love YaBB 1G - SP1!
Re: Dented the tank :( Safe to ride and cost???
« Reply #17 on: October 10, 2009, 06:52:11 PM »
If it ain't leakin now it ain't going to.Have a good trip.
Logged
'10 SESG
 '65 FLH

LarryB

  • Tennessee Squire
  • 2.5K CVO Member
  • **
  • Offline Offline
  • Posts: 3656

    • CVO1: 09 FLTRSE3 The Grey Ghost
Re: Dented the tank :( Safe to ride and cost???
« Reply #18 on: October 10, 2009, 08:41:23 PM »
put a sticker over the dent  :2vrolijk_21:
Logged
Take it Easy Greasy Cuz it's a long walk home.

Did I shave my head for this?

BAKRDS

  • Senior CVO Member
  • ****
  • Offline Offline
  • Posts: 461
  • I love YaBB 1G - SP1!
Re: Dented the tank :( Safe to ride and cost???
« Reply #19 on: October 10, 2009, 08:45:39 PM »
I like to use a bandaid myself.Started some good coversations that way.
Logged
'10 SESG
 '65 FLH

SIX38

  • Senior CVO Member
  • ****
  • Offline Offline
  • Posts: 329

    • CVO1: 2009 Ultra Classic Ruby Red / Maroon (traded in)
    • CVO2: 2019 Road Glide Mako Fade
Re: Dented the tank :( Safe to ride and cost???
« Reply #20 on: October 10, 2009, 11:42:24 PM »
Hi Scott,
Murphy's Law; Rule 638A: "All Motorcycles Will Fall Over, Usually At The Worst Possible Moment!"
True. I do a lot of touring with a group of long time friends and helping some one upright their overloaded, friggen HEAVY dresser is a routine event. Some good natured ribbing, a quick visual inspection, and we are on our way again.
I wholeheartedly agree with the other members, from your description of the dent, if it's not leaking now, it's not going to leak. The tank's sheetmetal is heavy gauge and can take a fair amount of abuse. My advise is to do an up close inspection of that side of the bike and double check for any other damage, load her up on the trailer, and go enjoy the ride.Trust me, you will regret it if you don't. Me and the above mentioned group spent a week in that area last month and had a great time. The Blue Ridge Parkway, Smoky MTS., Appalachians, will completely clear your head, and if you are still thinking about the dent, a little trip on Rt 129 in Deal's Gap will solve that!!
Do your trip, enjoy this still great country and deal with repairs when you get back.
Best Wishes & Have a safe ride.
Tom P.
Logged

VANAMAL

  • 1K CVO Member
  • *
  • Offline Offline
  • Posts: 1862

    • CVO1: 2012 SESG
    • CVO2: 2005 seeg banana
Re: Dented the tank :( Safe to ride and cost???
« Reply #21 on: October 11, 2009, 11:39:25 AM »
try you tube- ive seen them pop out those dents with dry ice -looks easy :bananarock:
Logged

brassspike

  • Elite CVO Member
  • *****
  • Offline Offline
  • Posts: 938
    • NC

Re: Dented the tank :( Safe to ride and cost???
« Reply #22 on: October 11, 2009, 10:41:47 PM »
Deaf1 I have felt your pain. My dent came while on vacation in the smokies. My knee dented the tank pretty good in a pretty bad spot. I almost threw up! Pretty much ruined the rest of the trip for me. Got home and pulled the dash and fuel pump out and called my paintless dent guy. In spit of the heavy metal and the dent right in a curve, he got it COMPLEATLY out!  There is hope. Give one of them a call and let him take a look. Good Luck!
Logged
RETIRED! :fireman:

deaf1

  • Senior CVO Member
  • ****
  • Offline Offline
  • Posts: 439
Re: Dented the tank :( Safe to ride and cost???
« Reply #23 on: October 12, 2009, 10:30:25 PM »
Well,

So far no leak.. I am in Chattanoga and we have put on about 800 miles...  We decided to pass on Deals Gap and Blue Ridge because of the 95% chance of rain.. We are hitting some of the small roads and will take the Natchez Parkway back up north...

Good run so far....  1 hiway peg mount cracked,  and my tire is cupping, but thats cool... To be expected....

The mountains are beyond words!!!!  I have been checking this thread via my blackberry and it has kept my sane...

Here is our current route http://maps.google.com/maps/ms?doflg=ptm&ie=UTF8&msa=0&msid=109096164665581799687.000475bf2513bee2a3806&ll=34.872412,-87.418213&spn=1.811671,3.532104&z=8

Not as far east as we wanted but its good...

Thanks to all!!!
Logged

Grizzly

  • 2.5K CVO Member
  • **
  • Offline Offline
  • Posts: 3014
    • ON


    • CVO1: '05 Jalapeno 1 of 692 sold
    • CVO2: '08 Duracell #601 of 1,800
Re: Dented the tank :( Safe to ride and cost???
« Reply #24 on: October 12, 2009, 10:37:04 PM »
Glad to hear you went for it!  :2vrolijk_21:

Enjoy the ride.


Take care & ride safe,
Grizzly
Logged
ALL 10 Provinces & ALL Lower 48 States ridden on "MY" bike

              NW Territories and Alaska, here I come!

spydglide

  • 10K CVO Member
  • ****
  • Online Online
  • Posts: 11892
  • spyder-psychle
Re: Dented the tank :( Safe to ride and cost???
« Reply #25 on: October 12, 2009, 10:48:19 PM »
Glad to hear you're riding again and having a great run to the Blue Ridge Mtns........Watch that cupping tire, I've heard they can set up a 'wobble'. :nervous: Ride safe. :2vrolijk_21:  spyder
Logged
2004 FLHTCSE Cobalt 'Huckleberry'  .....94K+mi.     &  1994 FLSTN 'OleGranny' .....116K+mi.

BAKRDS

  • Senior CVO Member
  • ****
  • Offline Offline
  • Posts: 461
  • I love YaBB 1G - SP1!
Re: Dented the tank :( Safe to ride and cost???
« Reply #26 on: October 12, 2009, 11:20:48 PM »
Quote from: deaf1 on October 12, 2009, 10:30:25 PM
Well,

So far no leak.. I am in Chattanoga and we have put on about 800 miles...  We decided to pass on Deals Gap and Blue Ridge because of the 95% chance of rain.. We are hitting some of the small roads and will take the Natchez Parkway back up north...

Good run so far....  1 hiway peg mount cracked,  and my tire is cupping, but thats cool... To be expected....

The mountains are beyond words!!!!  I have been checking this thread via my blackberry and it has kept my sane...


You're in a great riding area.Rt 30 West to micminville is a good ride if you're headed that way.To bad About missing the Blueridge,but now you've got a reason to go back. Enjoy the ride.

Here is our current route http://maps.google.com/maps/ms?doflg=ptm&ie=UTF8&msa=0&msid=109096164665581799687.000475bf2513bee2a3806&ll=34.872412,-87.418213&spn=1.811671,3.532104&z=8

Not as far east as we wanted but its good...

Thanks to all!!!
Logged
'10 SESG
 '65 FLH

Panhead_Jimmy

  • Elite CVO Member
  • *****
  • Offline Offline
  • Posts: 590
Re: Dented the tank :( Safe to ride and cost???
« Reply #27 on: October 13, 2009, 03:24:20 PM »
Good choice...going on the trip!  Life's too freakin' short to worry about dents and such.  I have a buddy who bought a new bagger, rode it home for the first time, drank a beer, crunched up the can and threw it at the tank while saying "Well, the first scratch is outta the way."
Logged
2004 Hemi Dodge Slammed Ram, Short Bed Std Cab
1945 Knuckle
1956 Pan
2015 FLHTKSE
2017 CVO Street Glide Orange/Starfire Black

deaf1

  • Senior CVO Member
  • ****
  • Offline Offline
  • Posts: 439
Re: Dented the tank :( Safe to ride and cost???
« Reply #28 on: October 13, 2009, 08:50:46 PM »
Made it to Birmingham! 

Had to stop at the dealer (GREAT PEOPLE!!!)  Had to get a new tire as it was cupping way to much!!!  Cupping @ 7000 miles!!!  :confused5:

They looked up the price of the tank and it was about a grand....

Natchez Parkway next!
Logged

spydglide

  • 10K CVO Member
  • ****
  • Online Online
  • Posts: 11892
  • spyder-psychle
Re: Dented the tank :( Safe to ride and cost???
« Reply #29 on: October 13, 2009, 10:22:46 PM »
Quote from: deaf1 on October 13, 2009, 08:50:46 PM
Made it to Birmingham! 

Had to stop at the dealer (GREAT PEOPLE!!!)  Had to get a new tire as it was cupping way to much!!!  Cupping @ 7000 miles!!!  :confused5:

They looked up the price of the tank and it was about a grand....

Natchez Parkway next!
Glad you got the cupping tire replaced.  Now, that's a 'safety' issue, unlike the dented gas tank.   Enjoy the rest of your ride with a smoooth new tire. :coolblue:  har.  :drink: spyder
Logged
2004 FLHTCSE Cobalt 'Huckleberry'  .....94K+mi.     &  1994 FLSTN 'OleGranny' .....116K+mi.
Pages: 1 [2] 3  All
« previous next »
 

Page created in 0.234 seconds with 21 queries.