I've recently aquired this rather battered XS2 tank.
One lug that locates the filler cap catch is broken off, I'm working on a fix for that.
The RH side of the tank is in really good shape, but the LH side has several dents, not too bad, but of course they're right on the badge recess area, making repairs awkward.
The photos really don't do it justice, my first thought was to just farm it out to a dent fixing "expert".
But now I'm having ideas about fixing it myself.
Well the worst of it anyway.
I've previously tried inserting cranked arms through the filler neck to work as a dolly to beat against.
It sounds fine in theory, but seems difficult in practice, as you have to try and guess just where the dolly is.
Frequently it isn't quite where you think it is.
So now I'm thinking maybe pull the dents out using tags and a slide hammer.
I've very little experience of this, so results could be potentially disasterous.
And sensible suggestions welcomed thank you.
One lug that locates the filler cap catch is broken off, I'm working on a fix for that.
The RH side of the tank is in really good shape, but the LH side has several dents, not too bad, but of course they're right on the badge recess area, making repairs awkward.
The photos really don't do it justice, my first thought was to just farm it out to a dent fixing "expert".
But now I'm having ideas about fixing it myself.
Well the worst of it anyway.
I've previously tried inserting cranked arms through the filler neck to work as a dolly to beat against.
It sounds fine in theory, but seems difficult in practice, as you have to try and guess just where the dolly is.
Frequently it isn't quite where you think it is.
So now I'm thinking maybe pull the dents out using tags and a slide hammer.
I've very little experience of this, so results could be potentially disasterous.
And sensible suggestions welcomed thank you.