getting dents out of tanks - SV650.org

18-04-05, 08:03 AM

i brought the bike a couple of months back, and i got it very cheap, as there were a couple of minor things wrong with it. ther are some dents in the tank where the person who had the bike before me put some renthals on it, and decided not to cut them down at first so obviously they have dented the tank. any suggestions on how to get these little *******s out or is it going to be a new tank for me???

TSM · 18-04-05, 08:34 AM

I dont think you can get them out because the tank is double lined.

What you could do is get it resprayed and when they blast the paint off they can then fill the dents in and make them dissapear.

18-04-05, 08:46 AM

Dents can be removed with a vacuum pump. I think. Might have dreamt that.

Viney · 18-04-05, 08:51 AM

Take the tank off and take it to a body shop. They tack a pin onto the tank and use a slide puller. Then they grind the pins off and spray. Not sure on the tank being double skined though. I would try to source one second hand, or bit the buillit and buy new.

18-04-05, 10:38 AM

I've been told they can be repaired by quite a few places i've contacted... bought a spare tank to go with the rest of the panels for my respray, only a minor dent, then i can also get my big dent taken out my main tank once swapped and probably flog it

TSM · 18-04-05, 11:09 AM

I thought they were now double skinned for saftey to try stopping the fuel comming out if the skin gets dammaged in a crash.

18-04-05, 04:05 PM

Ah, I need to get a dented tank repaired too. Will see if I can find a bodyshop who'll pull it.

I can't see why the double skin would stop it being pulled as you only need to pull the outer.

I'd prefer to get it pulled than filled and painted so I'll give it a go.

18-04-05, 05:44 PM

yea im gonna have to contact a few places. the thing with most of these ways is that it needs respraying, and that starts to cost a bit.

. if i can get it vacuumed that would be best.

18-04-05, 08:50 PM

I don't know how to get dents out but I have got quite good at putting them in. If I were to take my tank cover off my tank would resemble one of those kettle drums

18-04-05, 08:53 PM

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Originally Posted by BigApe

I don't know how to get dents out but I have got quite good at putting them in. If I were to take my tank cover off my tank would resemble one of those kettle drums

I haven't dared to look under my tank cover after two offs. I don't think it rolled onto the tank, but I'm just not willing to find out.

18-04-05, 08:03 AM	#1
riktherider Guest Posts: n/a	getting dents out of tanks i brought the bike a couple of months back, and i got it very cheap, as there were a couple of minor things wrong with it. ther are some dents in the tank where the person who had the bike before me put some renthals on it, and decided not to cut them down at first so obviously they have dented the tank. any suggestions on how to get these little *******s out or is it going to be a new tank for me???

18-04-05, 08:34 AM	#2
TSM The Sick Man Mega Poster Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Peckham.SE.LDN Posts: 4,768	I dont think you can get them out because the tank is double lined. What you could do is get it resprayed and when they blast the paint off they can then fill the dents in and make them dissapear. __________________ OTR: KTM 690 Duke R 2015 Full Akro SIDELINE: Kwak ZX636 A1P 2002, Red, R&G's, Yoshi, Double Bubble Screen GONE: Kwak ZX-7R P1, Full Akro, Undertray, Screen GONE: SV650S K2 Very Bruised & Without Fairing, Motovation Frame Sliders, R&G Ally Sprocket Toe Protector, HEL 2 Line Setup, GSXR K1 600 RWU Forks, Barnett Clutch & Springs, Penske 8981 Shock, Gilles Ti Rearsets, Steel Barends, Scottoiler, AFAM Chain & Sprockets, Twin FIAMM Horns, Skidmarx Bellypan, Full Micron Zeta Steel System, Cut down undertay. Forum Problems & Information / Site Suggestions

18-04-05, 11:09 AM	#6
TSM The Sick Man Mega Poster Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Peckham.SE.LDN Posts: 4,768	I thought they were now double skinned for saftey to try stopping the fuel comming out if the skin gets dammaged in a crash. __________________ OTR: KTM 690 Duke R 2015 Full Akro SIDELINE: Kwak ZX636 A1P 2002, Red, R&G's, Yoshi, Double Bubble Screen GONE: Kwak ZX-7R P1, Full Akro, Undertray, Screen GONE: SV650S K2 Very Bruised & Without Fairing, Motovation Frame Sliders, R&G Ally Sprocket Toe Protector, HEL 2 Line Setup, GSXR K1 600 RWU Forks, Barnett Clutch & Springs, Penske 8981 Shock, Gilles Ti Rearsets, Steel Barends, Scottoiler, AFAM Chain & Sprockets, Twin FIAMM Horns, Skidmarx Bellypan, Full Micron Zeta Steel System, Cut down undertay. Forum Problems & Information / Site Suggestions

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18-04-05, 08:46 AM	#3
Flamin_Squirrel Guest Posts: n/a	Dents can be removed with a vacuum pump. I think. Might have dreamt that.

18-04-05, 08:51 AM	#4
Viney Member Mega Poster Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: In the shadows to the left Posts: 7,700	Take the tank off and take it to a body shop. They tack a pin onto the tank and use a slide puller. Then they grind the pins off and spray. Not sure on the tank being double skined though. I would try to source one second hand, or bit the buillit and buy new.

18-04-05, 10:38 AM	#5
Iansv Guest Posts: n/a	I've been told they can be repaired by quite a few places i've contacted... bought a spare tank to go with the rest of the panels for my respray, only a minor dent, then i can also get my big dent taken out my main tank once swapped and probably flog it

18-04-05, 04:05 PM	#7
lairylarry Guest Posts: n/a	Ah, I need to get a dented tank repaired too. Will see if I can find a bodyshop who'll pull it. I can't see why the double skin would stop it being pulled as you only need to pull the outer. I'd prefer to get it pulled than filled and painted so I'll give it a go.

18-04-05, 05:44 PM	#8
riktherider Guest Posts: n/a	yea im gonna have to contact a few places. the thing with most of these ways is that it needs respraying, and that starts to cost a bit. . if i can get it vacuumed that would be best.

18-04-05, 08:50 PM	#9
Stig Guest Posts: n/a	I don't know how to get dents out but I have got quite good at putting them in. If I were to take my tank cover off my tank would resemble one of those kettle drums