How to patch a hole in a motorcycle gas tank

This will remove rust, grime, and paint to allow the product to adhere to the tank. Use a brake cleaner and terry cloth towel to clean and wipe the sanded area. Permatex PermaShield Fuel Resistant Gasket Dressing and Sealant is a polyester urethane sealant with strong resistance to gasoline and all other automotive fluids, making it excellent for a variety of applications, including oil pans, axle assemblies and fuel injectors. There is potential for significant burns, injury, and even death from gas leak fires, so it is best not to drive a vehicle that has a gas leak.

One reason your vehicle may have a gas leak could be due to a hole in the gas tank. If it is a small hole, the mechanic may be able to fix it with a patch.

Once cured, J-B Weld Original can be tapped, filled, sanded, molded and drilled. Before welding, wash out your fuel tank with warm soapy water, then rinse with clear water. This should remove fuel residue. To remove the fumes from the gas tank, insert small pieces or pellets of dry ice into the filler neck of the tank. Skip to content Cyclist Biker Other. Pour the epoxy into the tank's fuel fill hole. Immediately cover the hole with plastic wrap secured with a rubber band around the mouth.

Swill the epoxy around the tank for two minutes to allow it to cover and fill any cracks or holes. Remove the plastic wrap and pour the excess epoxy out of the hole. Move the tank around for an extra minute or two to keep any excess epoxy from building up unevenly in one spot.

Dry the tank upside down for five minutes. Remove the putty from the outlet ports. After one hour, remove the duct tape and use a pocketknife to scrape off any epoxy that has oozed out onto the exterior of the tank. Place the tank in a warm location and allow it to cure for at least 24 hours.

Erin Harty has been writing since She worked as a reporter and copy editor for "The Argonaut," contributes to a travel blog and has won three Idaho Press Club awards. Step 1 Disconnect then remove the tank from the bike's frame. Step 2 Rough up the interior of the tank and knock off any loose rust. Step 3 Cover any pin holes with duct tape and use putty to plug all the outlet ports. Step 4 Prepare the epoxy as directed by the packaging instructions.

Step 5 Repair the holes in the tank with the epoxy. Step 6 Remove the plastic wrap and pour the excess epoxy out of the hole. Lacquer thinner 15 to 20 drywall screws Duct tape Putty or children's modeling clay Two-part epoxy Mask Plastic disposable container Stir stick Plastic wrap Rubber band Pocketknife.

Test the tank for leaks. Failure to do so may result in injury or further damage to the motorcycle.