Fuel tank damage —-> repair?

[MItrnsplnt]

So I had a slow get off in some mud yesterday and upon picking the bike up, noticed that the bolt for the peg had snapped and SOMEHOW I had done some damage to my fuel tank by putting some decent size dents in it. The only thing I can guess is that my knee hit it BUT it was slow and I don’t ever remember hitting my knee on anything nor hitting it in 2 spots!!! What do you guys recommend, taking it to a body shop to have them fix it OR buying a new tank and then having it painted to match again....guessing neither will be a cheap option. Anyone have any experience with this???

 

[RonH]

The metal is pretty thick on a tank, once it's dented, chances of popping out dents without damage is pretty slim. You can buy a new tank through Yamaha for $400.00 give or take, and it will come painted already the correct color if you order the correct part number.

 

[Don in Lodi]

Dayum dude, two healthy hits in one fall! Sure looks like knee impacts. Don't think the creased metal will allow a flawless repair.

 

[MItrnsplnt]

Appreciate the info guys!

 

[OX-34]

Is TABASCO still making his 'Frankentanks'? ie cutting the tank horizontally and welding in a strip of metal to create a tank 8 litres larger than stock?

He may be able to make use of your tank as a donor.

 

[MItrnsplnt]

OX, I’ll get in touch with him...thanks for the lead!

 

[HeliMark]

I had a dent in my tank, and nowhere near the size you have. I checked into several shops to see what it would cost, and the difference in buying a new tank was only around $50. Someone on here was selling a tank in the same color, so I bought it and replaced for less than what the repair would have cost.

 

[Squibb]

The bike still works OK, with the dent? The trouble with fitting a new tank is that the same thing can easily happen again......

OK, when you sell up, a perfect tank is expected. In the meantime, if you want to stop reminding yourself of the fall, then you could always fit a tank bra ........... https://www.silverstonemotor.com/en/tapis-de-reservoir/6931-bagster-motorcycle-tank-cover-for-yamaha-xt-1200-super-tenere-2010-to-2017-3366142000221.html

 

[twinrider]

The bike still works OK, with the dent? The trouble with fitting a new tank is that the same thing can easily happen again......

OK, when you sell up, a perfect tank is expected. In the meantime, if you want to stop reminding yourself of the fall, then you could always fit a tank bra ........... https://www.silverstonemotor.com/en/tapis-de-reservoir/6931-bagster-motorcycle-tank-cover-for-yamaha-xt-1200-super-tenere-2010-to-2017-3366142000221.html

That's what I did years ago when someone put a dent in my tank. Worked great and you can also get tank bags for them too.