Recent content by Steveie88

It was only $7 at my local auto parts store. I will say it dried rock-hard after about an hour. The packaging says machinable after 5hrs, and full cure in 24hrs. I only applied it to one small area for now to test it out. I am going to attempt to pick at it tonight to see how tough it is and if...

Ok, so here's the update. Whatever was used previously to patch the pin holes came off very easily with me just picking at it with a knife. It came off clean and pretty much in one piece and had the consistency of old dry gum. After thinking over the options you guys suggested, the current...

2M. Can I ask why the silicone is not recommended? What are your thoughts on the JB weld?

Also FYI, I did purchase the Haynes manual when I got the bike, and my whole family is a bunch of do-it-yourselfers so I have access to basic tools; wrenches, sockets, etc.

Hey guys, thanks for all the responses. Good to know I can get dependable help from real people. I got the tank of easily today and attached a couple pics of the damage and some items i picked up that will hopefully do the job. The rust is a little troubling. I stuck a pen light into the tank...

Good to know. I'll get some pictures posted in the next day or two. Thanks

Thanks Joe. Good to know. I tend to overthink and assume I am going to eff things up beyond repair. Im excited to jump into some more fixes and mods this season though, and I will abusing this forum for sure. Any tips on fixing the leak in the tank? I don't have the equipment or skills to do any...

Hey guys, full disclosure I am a total noob to owning a bike and being a member on this site. I purchased the bike last summer with 9,800mi, and immediately took it to a shop to have a pro look it over to make sure it was safe and street worthy. I got a full summer in of riding last year and...