Divilus Posted March 1 Posted March 1 Not sure if it was there when I first got the bike but I don't think it was, noticed it a few weeks after I got it. It's soft and squishy like there's some liquid (gas?) inside and it's growing slowly as it used to be above the Honda sticker and now it's bulging under it too Any answers as to what it is and how to fix it are appreciated I'll be repainting the whole bike at some point so a "dirty" fix that ruins the paint but leaves it safe from further damage (rain or the bubble coming back) is fine Quote
Member Contributer Presson Posted March 1 Member Contributer Posted March 1 What does the inside of the tank look like? Rusty? That looks suspiciously like a pin hole leak under the paint Quote
Member Contributer Thumbs Posted March 1 Member Contributer Posted March 1 That's a pin hole in the tank alright, best to pop it before it gets bigger and lifts more paint For a temporary fix I've used this from Permatex https://www.permatex.com/products/adhesives-and-sealants/specialty-adhesives-removers/permatex-fuel-tank-epoxy-putty-1-oz/ Quote
Divilus Posted March 1 Author Posted March 1 4 hours ago, Presson said: What does the inside of the tank look like? Rusty? That looks suspiciously like a pin hole leak under the paint I'll send a picture when I'm off work or tomorrow in the sunlight, from what I saw when filling up the inside looks great (are these double walled and maybe the outside is cooked? Quote
Divilus Posted March 1 Author Posted March 1 3 hours ago, Thumbs said: That's a pin hole in the tank alright, best to pop it before it gets bigger and lifts more paint For a temporary fix I've used this from Permatex https://www.permatex.com/products/adhesives-and-sealants/specialty-adhesives-removers/permatex-fuel-tank-epoxy-putty-1-oz/ Noted, I'll look into finding an equivalent available here (Ireland) You mention temporary fix, what's wrong with leaving this for good? What's the alternative for a permanent fix? Quote
Divilus Posted March 1 Author Posted March 1 52 minutes ago, Divilus said: I'll look into finding an equivalent available here This looks like it could do the job although there's no mention of fuel resistance https://amzn.eu/d/0ijJMGsB Quote
Divilus Posted March 1 Author Posted March 1 3 hours ago, Divilus said: This looks like it could do the job Found the exact same one instead, 10 quid and 5 delivery https://www.tradeinn.com/waveinn/en The place I got it if anyone happens to look for it later 1 Quote
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