Went for a ride last Sunday with the wife. It was perfect day for riding. Due to having to pick up or drop off large materials, I have only put 2000 miles on my '08 since Hurricane Michael. So it was great to be out for a ride. After stopping for lunch we returned to find a puddle of gas under the bike, and still dripping. Probably stupid thing to do, but we rode home, straight home.
I do not have a garage, so she is parked under a lean-to. So she gets wet regularly.
After removing seat, I found that the top of the tank under the seat had rusted.
Removed, drained then wire wheeled area finding 3 holes around the re-enforcement plate. There are probably more under plate. (see pic #1)
Hoping to have prevented any further problems with the tank I did the following:
-acquired used tank in good condition
-used wire wheel to remove foam rubber from infected area. (pic#2)
-taped off area around re-enforcement plate (pic #3)
- sprayed 2 coats of Flex Seal, filling in all openings under plate. (pic #4)
This might be something to look at, especially for those who do not have a garage.
Hope this prevents this from someone else having this happen.
I do not have a garage, so she is parked under a lean-to. So she gets wet regularly.
After removing seat, I found that the top of the tank under the seat had rusted.
Removed, drained then wire wheeled area finding 3 holes around the re-enforcement plate. There are probably more under plate. (see pic #1)
Hoping to have prevented any further problems with the tank I did the following:
-acquired used tank in good condition
-used wire wheel to remove foam rubber from infected area. (pic#2)
-taped off area around re-enforcement plate (pic #3)
- sprayed 2 coats of Flex Seal, filling in all openings under plate. (pic #4)
This might be something to look at, especially for those who do not have a garage.
Hope this prevents this from someone else having this happen.
