Haha well I think I may have fixed the gas issue. I tried to plug it w solder till I could get access to a welder. It got plugged and has been for a few weeks but I had a torch in there trying to fix the solder so I could locate my support bar and there was a small explosion type thing that blew the solder out and the body work the po did to the tank right out. I assume there isn't much gas left. I think I will still take your advise though. It nearly scared the shit out of me when it happened. I'm going with the trial by fire method on this build. Literally in this case I suppose. This build is as much about learning about bikes as it is about wanting the finished product.