@@startracing9062 mine is 20. I broke the frame rails below the pipe, separated 2 in. You should of see that process, took me 4 hrs. I've gone through 3 kick starters and I had to race it at the SE Regional b/c the 450 blew up. It's in stock form these days and not competitive.
Thanks bud, this is great to know. I think I did the exact same thing to my buddies tank. Is there any way to tell the correct temp if using a standard controller? I'm thinking I'll try to find the welding tip and just buy a iron. All I have is a gun right now and a controller. How much was the kit?
No sure what the temp is. I just went out to look and see if it said on the controller but it doesn't. I would try to search and see what temp is recommend for the type of plastic and you may find it. I think i paid $200 from our Snap-On. I bought this thing like 10 years ago so i just can't remember exactly.
I can’t believe I have to say this but knowing gas is thinner than water and that your going to test it with soap and water and your gauge shows it holding pressure, doesn’t that make filling it with water pretty pointless? Just saying.
Great video, thank you for taking the time to post this.
Notice, almost all these repairs are on a yz. Same boat here
The YZ is getting up there on age. She is 19 years old but is still our trusty backup bike.
@@startracing9062 mine is 20. I broke the frame rails below the pipe, separated 2 in. You should of see that process, took me 4 hrs. I've gone through 3 kick starters and I had to race it at the SE Regional b/c the 450 blew up. It's in stock form these days and not competitive.
excellent video. I have a new to me bike that may require tank repair. No one makes replacements.
hello. is this PP or PE?
did you use HDPE or LDPE?
He said pee pee at 1:23
Thanks for sharing your knowledge!
Not a problem, in hope the video helped you at. Also, the tank is still holding strong, no leaks.
@@startracing9062 It sure did, subscribed!
Honestly,. Did this holdup long term.?
Still going strong. I sold this to my buddy 2 years ago and he still has it.
can you sand it down and smoothen it after! or you think that would compromise the weld?
Depends on if you weld it deep enough
Thats awesome I have the same problem
Thanks bud, this is great to know. I think I did the exact same thing to my buddies tank. Is there any way to tell the correct temp if using a standard controller? I'm thinking I'll try to find the welding tip and just buy a iron. All I have is a gun right now and a controller.
How much was the kit?
No sure what the temp is. I just went out to look and see if it said on the controller but it doesn't. I would try to search and see what temp is recommend for the type of plastic and you may find it. I think i paid $200 from our Snap-On. I bought this thing like 10 years ago so i just can't remember exactly.
@@startracing9062 habor freight, not as good, but has the basics
how do you identify what plastic its made from?
It is usually stamped on the plastic somewhere like "PP"
I can’t believe I have to say this but knowing gas is thinner than water and that your going to test it with soap and water and your gauge shows it holding pressure, doesn’t that make filling it with water pretty pointless? Just saying.
Bonus points. The mityvac that he's using is only capable of a VACUUM so negative pressure. Not positive pressure
FLEX TAPE!
the gas eats the the adhesive i tried it 😣
Does it still hold?
Still holding and no problems. Totally forgot about the crack until you commented about it.
i tried doing this with HDPE from a shampoo bottle didnt work too good for me.
so looks like all plastic fuel tanks have polyethylene so i really should get a welding gun
It might be a good idea. Also, I still have this bike and the tank is holding strong. So I would consider this repair a permanent fix.
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