Fabricate to lower coolant reserve tank?

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T.tlgc

2003 1800r

Hi. My leak is back again. The epoxy,due to the location of the leak being where it butts up to the motor has softened despite being 500 degree epoxy. There was no leak for the first several rides but here I am.....

Because the tank is obsolete, I am thinking of pulling the tank again, reapplying the epoxy and figuring some way to fabricate a mount that lowers the rank about 3/4 of an inch or at least as far as I can yet keeping it above the frame so it doesn't bottom out.

I haven't begun this attempt but thought I would throw it out there to see if anyone has ideas....i even saw a video if a guy who moved the tank altogether (to the toolbox?) When he fabricated dooley exhaust.

Any tips would be appreciated.

The leak is in the corner where the black grime is.

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Discussion Starter · #3 · 25 d ago

Chicago-Spike said:
Find a shop that does plastic welding, yes this is a real thing

I'm on it. Thanks!!

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Discussion Starter · #7 · 25 d ago

Fulkrum said:
There is a guy on a couple VTX Facebook groups who deals in VTX parts. By all accounts he is reliable according to feedback I have read on those same groups.
I have talked with him a couple times in the past looking for things and while we never completed any transactions he has always been responsive to messaging and a seems like a good guy.
I contacted him and he says he has the tank you need, he sent me a picture.
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I did not ask him about his asking price or even the tanks condition, figuring to leave negotiations up to you two if you decided to contact him.
You can find him on FB, his name is Jason Kesner.

Absolutely amazing! Thank you thank you

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Discussion Starter · #14 · 25 d ago

Fulkrum said:
There is a guy on a couple VTX Facebook groups who deals in VTX parts. By all accounts he is reliable according to feedback I have read on those same groups.
I have talked with him a couple times in the past looking for things and while we never completed any transactions he has always been responsive to messaging and a seems like a good guy.
I contacted him and he says he has the tank you need, he sent me a picture.
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I did not ask him about his asking price or even the tanks condition, figuring to leave negotiations up to you two if you decided to contact him.
You can find him on FB, his name is Jason Kesner.

I bought the reservoir. You really came through. Thanks again!!
Btw, I am just loving this bike. I did a short 200 mile ride yesterday and returned today and the bike is smooth as silk on the hiway.

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Discussion Starter · #15 · 24 d ago

brettp said:
That's what I was thinking. Maybe even fiberglass, as long as it is fuel resistant

Thanks for the input.
I used a two part high temp (500*) epoxy because I couldn't find a jb weld for plastic that was high temp. It worked for about five rides. Fulkrum pointed me to a guy on FB who has a replacement so i bought that.
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Discussion Starter · #19 · 24 d ago

Fulkrum said:
You might want to get some 3M Aluminum tape:
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Apply it to the recovery tank to help reflect heat

Will do. Thanks

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Discussion Starter · #32 · 22 d ago

fastspek said:
Still wonder about the cause of the crack. I don't think it was caused by heat.
Check if it touches the frame at that site. In that case some rubber protection could help.

Yeah, me too. Odd place for it. Shouldn't be a heat issue as their is no plastic melt on it. Once i put the replacement on it, i shouldn't have to worry about it. I will try to repair this one though with a plastic weld

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Discussion Starter · #33 · 22 d ago

Hans&Feet said:
Did you scuff the plastic bottle with sandpaper so the epoxy could adhere better?
You could embed fiberglass screen into the epoxy mix for better strength.
Looks like a pressure point where the crack was (black area).
You could also try a larger area thin aluminum flashing and epoxy to tank.

The electric welding for automobile bumper is much thicker plastic than the coolant recovery jug.

Thanks. I did scuff it pretty good and when it cured it looked pretty solid. It doesn't seem to be a strength issue more of an issue that the heat melted the epoxy even though it was 500° resistant. I bought a replacement tank so I should be good now but I will try to repair this one with maybe a plastic weld

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