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The P.O. Chronicles

Discussion in 'Hangout Lounge' started by FtUp, Apr 26, 2015.

  1. FtUp

    FtUp Well-Known Member

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    the purpose of this thread is to chronicle some of the stupid repairs the previous owners did to our beloved bikes.

    I will start off with the use of a dent puller and fiberglass to repair a dent in a fuel tank.

    5 holes.jpg

    FU
     
    FtUp, Apr 26, 2015
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    MattiThundrrr Not a guru

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    MattiThundrrr, Apr 26, 2015
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  3. FtUp

    FtUp Well-Known Member

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    what great timing! looks like your thread is gaining more traction. if the moderator wants to merge threads, I am good with that.

    FU
     
    FtUp, Apr 28, 2015
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  4. k-moe

    k-moe Pie, Bacon, Bourbon. Moderator Premium Member

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    Before ethanol became widely used as a gasoline additive, patching a tank with fiberglass was a good repair.
     
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    As soon as I saw your posts about the trip when you discovered the patch, I was like "That would be perfect for the PO thread!" and then K-Moe tells us it was a common thing. Maybe it's just an old patch from pre-ethanol days. I still think its crazy. Once again, I learn something new here.
    At least they pulled the dent out instead of filling it with more glass.
     
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    k-moe Pie, Bacon, Bourbon. Moderator Premium Member

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    I never said that a fiberglass patch was common, just that it was once considered a good repair when done correctly. Some of those "crazy old coots" even used to make whole gas tanks out of fiberglass. ;)
     
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