Alright!! Nice quick fix Red, it’s great to have the guidance of your dad. He’s a really handy guy, the world needs way more humans like him in it. Thanks for the tip and for letting us in on the repair. Keep up the great work, your videos are fantastic! Have a great day/night and we’ll see you next time.
I have used a plumbing test cap I made years ago but for some reason never thought to use a tire pump. Thank you. YOU HAVE brought a remedied available to anyone this way.
Nice to see Daughter and Dad working together my dad taught me to work on stuff to .Not hear now . You treasure the moments you have . Thanks for the tips on the dent removal never new that cool.👍👍🏴.
Good video, years ago I use to do paintless dent removal with the rods and such, and paint chip repair with air brush. It was a fun job seeing people's face smile when they realized they just saved a whole lot of money from a body shop.
That was pretty sweet. The timing of this video for me is spooky cool. I just took most of a pretty big dent out of my tank with a PDR kit of Amazon. I think it was $26. I used my own glue gun and gorilla glue sticks. I bet with your method and the glue sticks I could probably pull some small dents too. Very helpful video. Also…who doesn’t like a red head with a bike and likes to wrench ?! 😉
Red Rider I love how you share all the tips/tricks to getting a job done without fancy and expensive tools. Just some good ol' fashion common sense approach. Everything doesn't have to be turned into rocket science to get the job done. Keep riding that sweet shovel up there in B.C. and stay safe!
Great job Red and Dad! The same tool can be used to leak test the tank too. Pressurize to 5-10 psi and either submerge in water or spray with soapy water, paying particular attention to the seams.
Being able to think is a wonderful thing and your dad obviously has that ability. That coupled with his skill at fabrication makes him a very valuable asset.
talk about innovative...!!! not only are you getting first hand learning experience from your dad as ive mentioned before...but we (the subscribers) are as well...... passing on the knowledge, experience and tricks to keep the motorcycle community in the wind....!!! ride safe y'all..
Nice tool. The last time I had a dented tank was in 1974. A friend and I were out fooling with dirt bikes, I was doing a wheelie at around 30 mph and he popped out of the woods and went across my path before he saw me. No room to stop or avoid him, so I locked the brakes to get the front wheel back down to help slow before I hit him dead center. We survived, messed up both bikes, I crushed in both sides of my tank squeezing it hard also bent the handle bars, forks and front rim. His was not rideable so I went for a trailer on mine, slowly. The things we do when we are young (mid 20's) and irresponsible and somehow survive! ;-) I had forgotten about that until you reminded me, thanks.
@@RedRiderCanadaBC Glad you missed him, that would have hurt! I stopped riding at night for that reason. I live in the country and have a friendly doe and several generations of her family come and munch on the bird and sunflower seeds I put on the ground for them, the chipmunks, birds and whoever else shows up.
Your dad is genius...I have a PHD in "African American Engineering" and I never would have been able to come up with a tool as good as that. Keep up the great work and I for one, like your vids and you!
It's good to see old school bikers passing their knowledge down to the next generation...and to see the next generation taking it all in.. I choose the biker lifestyle and knew I couldn't live as I planned and be a dedicated family man too... But I've been involved in the raising of kids for sure...
I'm really glad I found this video because I just bought my first bike and it's got a dent all around the top where the gas cap is. It's not in the greatest of shape but at least it's a Harley that I can call my own.
That's a good idea sometimes you can heat the dent with a hair dryer and cool it fast with water and the dent will pop out but I'm gonna make one of those neat tools to use too
What a cool ideal and such a neat tool that you and your Dad made RED/Janis. Nice to see him in the video with you. Take care and be careful out there.
Got a couple tanks I'm gonna try it .I was thinking about heating the dent with a heat gun before using the air pump just to make the metal a little more playable .but a killer idea !
Definitely. Even just letting it sit out in the sun before doing this will make a difference. Years ago, after a hail storm, my Dad's car had all kinds of dents in it. He called the insurance man. The next day was sunny, bright and scorching hot. By the time the insurance man arrived all the dents were gone.
A hot glue dent puller kit works good too, and you can get tank dent rods or bars, but they are hard to work with. But I use the hot glue kit. Good vid.
Im with ya on old tanks and fenders where ya have room they work..but toddays tanks they have a nozzle bar right in the hole and some others are just to tight to move the rod around...cheers..😁
Also the hot glue pullers target the dent alone and don't risk blowing other parts of the tank out of shape like this method. This has to assume the dent is the weakest point, but if it isn't you'll deform other areas and can end up with the tank being out of shape.
That's a very good idea, I've taken dents out of tanks before, just by cramming a rag down around the air nozzle while it's in the tank, that method works sometimes but your way is much better, I'm thinking that someone makes a tool for that too ? Nice job, thanks for sharing !! ✌
I`ve used the same principle many times on different tanks and usually it works, sometimes the dent are stubborn and require more forceful measures anyway, glad it worked for you.
Excellent info. I did kind of the same thing a few years ago. I was restoring a 1974 Honda XL350, I bought new in 74. The tank got dented while dirt riding. I filled it with water, but did not install the cap. I placed it in the freezer for about 1 week. It froze solid and popped out the dent, with no bondo before painting it.
We used to used to use some fuel and a match, lol. Strap the tank down and toss the match. BOOM, dents gone. I've use air on dents that had no stretched metal with good results too. Anything with a crease and stretch usually means the stud gun needs to be pulled out to get it done right.
Thats a badass tire pump. Im impressed how easy you pumped it up. I guess i always had crappy pumps cause i couldnt get a bike tire pumped up till i was about to have a stroke. Go ahead and show the whole repair. Learn us. Good vid
Instead of tapping on it or both use a heat gun too that might work you know how you can use heat to get the dents out of fenders and such definitely work on the tank too I like that tool you guys made thanks
Wow, NOW I have to make one. Got 3 tanks that need dent removal done. This will be put into practice and hopefully I can save the tanks. 2 from early 80's and 1 from 90's.
Good luck! We only went up to about 15psi on this tank to prevent from distorting it. Using a tie strap to hold the tank from becoming misshapen can work also.
Thats a neat trick! I have heard that some guys use same method, but they heat the dents carefully. But the tank must be rinsed properly when doing this version.
Hey, we know of the heat trick but just didn’t want to have to wash the tank out, or burn the paint off. I plan on changing the tank at some point soon anyway, this is just a quick make it “good enough” job to get it through an inspection. Thanks for the tip though!
@@RedRiderCanadaBC Yeah, i figured out something like that you tried to save the paint, since your dad had a rubber mallet there, instead of body hammer.
All the compressed air in there represents a lot of energy -> big boom if it goes wrong. Filling the tank with liquid will reduce the amount of compressed air, reducing the possible 'boom' making the procedure safer
We didn't go any higher than 15 psi with this tank. It could have probably taken more, but I didn't want to overdo it and wreck it. And every tank is different so I wouldn't want to recommend a max psi because there are so many different variables that will determine the integrity or strength of piece of body work. Rust in the seam of a weld could make a tank that is usually good to take 20psi burst at 10 psi. Or if the tunnel on a tank ( like a dirt bike tank) is really deep it could cause the tank get distorted very easily by putting too much air pressure in it. So its really just a use at your own discretion kind of thing, and make sure you use common sense. Thanks for the comment, I hope that kind of helps answer your question. Thanks for watching!
We all think your cool red 😎, good job on tank, as simple as it was there are a lot of folk who might not know how to do things. It’s not all about digging deep into pockets for dealerships to make more out of us 👍😎🤪🤪
I have a dyna tank with a small dent. Swap meet purchase. I bought a new fuel gauge and sending unit was planning on using it. Never did lol but I have a complete dyna tank.
i like this show, makes me feel like back in the early 70's, not a bad thing, comfortable, chilled. bet yer' pop's has some more top tips for mo' sickle riders? i'll start, a rubber will carry almost a quart of fuel if you run out and need to transfer from your buddies tank. next...?
That's a genius idea I've been trying to figure something like this out since my accident last year and I'm wondering if I heated up the metal if it would help at all
Heating the metal would probably help some I would think... Maybe get someone to hold a heat gun while you pump up the air. Just don't use a compressor and don’t overdue the air so you don't bulge your tank or spit seems! Good luck!
Alright!! Nice quick fix Red, it’s great to have the guidance of your dad. He’s a really handy guy, the world needs way more humans like him in it. Thanks for the tip and for letting us in on the repair. Keep up the great work, your videos are fantastic! Have a great day/night and we’ll see you next time.
Your Dad, an "old Grey beard with DECADES of experience" is a treasure. Pay heed to the knowledge he's giving you as his daughter. Your a lucky woman!
Thanks for posting this and sharing this knowledge - at 59 years old I learnt something new today - that makes for a good day 😎.
Well that’s good news! Thanks for watching 👍
How can anyone not like you, great job on the tank
I have used a plumbing test cap I made years ago but for some reason never thought to use a tire pump. Thank you. YOU HAVE brought a remedied available to anyone this way.
That's a pretty smart guy he be good to have around when you're in a pinch
You're very pretty smart girl you're going to do just fine in life God bless you
@@mikemike8087 Thank you :) God bless you as well my friend.
Nice to see some one using logic nice work guys 👍👍
Thanks! 👍
@@RedRiderCanadaBCyour welcome 👍👏👏👏👏
Have heard of using air pressure to push dents now I've actually seen it done . Definatly took notes. Great job!👍
Nice to see Daughter and Dad working together my dad taught me to work on stuff to .Not hear now . You treasure the moments you have . Thanks for the
tips on the dent removal never new that cool.👍👍🏴.
Wow, If I knew this my bike i got 45 years ago would still be original! Thanks!
Good video, years ago I use to do paintless dent removal with the rods and such, and paint chip repair with air brush. It was a fun job seeing people's face smile when they realized they just saved a whole lot of money from a body shop.
That was pretty sweet. The timing of this video for me is spooky cool. I just took most of a pretty big dent out of my tank with a PDR kit of Amazon. I think it was $26. I used my own glue gun and gorilla glue sticks. I bet with your method and the glue sticks I could probably pull some small dents too.
Very helpful video.
Also…who doesn’t like a red head with a bike and likes to wrench ?! 😉
Your Dad is a genius hun. And a good Dad . god Bless you both .
God bless you too ✌️😁
Red Rider I love how you share all the tips/tricks to getting a job done without fancy and expensive tools. Just some good ol' fashion common sense approach. Everything doesn't have to be turned into rocket science to get the job done. Keep riding that sweet shovel up there in B.C. and stay safe!
Great job Red and Dad!
The same tool can be used to leak test the tank too.
Pressurize to 5-10 psi and either submerge in water or spray with soapy water, paying particular attention to the seams.
You bet ya!
what a simple and easy way to repair those awkward tank dings..... thanks so much Red Rider
Thanks for watching!
Ingenious design for the tool Red. It must be another one of you dad's great ideas.
Being able to think is a wonderful thing and your dad obviously has that ability.
That coupled with his skill at fabrication makes him a very valuable asset.
You make me smile every time I see ya Red😁👍
Love home made tools, that worked great, very little body work left to finish tank for paint.
talk about innovative...!!! not only are you getting first hand learning experience from your dad as ive mentioned before...but we (the subscribers) are as well...... passing on the knowledge, experience and tricks to keep the motorcycle community in the wind....!!! ride safe y'all..
Nice tool. The last time I had a dented tank was in 1974. A friend and I were out fooling with dirt bikes, I was doing a wheelie at around 30 mph and he popped out of the woods and went across my path before he saw me. No room to stop or avoid him, so I locked the brakes to get the front wheel back down to help slow before I hit him dead center. We survived, messed up both bikes, I crushed in both sides of my tank squeezing it hard also bent the handle bars, forks and front rim. His was not rideable so I went for a trailer on mine, slowly. The things we do when we are young (mid 20's) and irresponsible and somehow survive! ;-)
I had forgotten about that until you reminded me, thanks.
Sounds scary! I almost had a similar encounter with a big buck the other night in a ride, will be putting that vid up soon.
@@RedRiderCanadaBC Glad you missed him, that would have hurt! I stopped riding at night for that reason. I live in the country and have a friendly doe and several generations of her family come and munch on the bird and sunflower seeds I put on the ground for them, the chipmunks, birds and whoever else shows up.
I had a quail go through my front wheel spokes at 60 mph one time! A lot of feathers, but it wasn’t fun!
Your dad is genius...I have a PHD in "African American Engineering" and I never would have been able to come up with a tool as good as that. Keep up the great work and I for one, like your vids and you!
I see what you have done here! Great rephrasing! LOL
Great idea , simple and very effective. Proper teamwork as usual. Cheers Richie.
Your dad is old school cool. Need a tool ? Think about it for a minute then make it.. a great way to remove dents from a tank. Thanks Red !
It's good to see old school bikers passing their knowledge down to the next generation...and to see the next generation taking it all in..
I choose the biker lifestyle and knew I couldn't live as I planned and be a dedicated family man too...
But I've been involved in the raising of kids for sure...
I'm really glad I found this video because I just bought my first bike and it's got a dent all around the top where the gas cap is. It's not in the greatest of shape but at least it's a Harley that I can call my own.
Awesome!! Yep, as long as it’s rideable and puts a smile on your face 😁
I use something similar back in the 80's to take dents out of 2 stroke pipes.. you are a cool woman...
Thanks 😁
Congrats on that Dent ! Brilliant Approach -
Must be lovely to have a daughter that doesn't look at their phone all day, well done 👏👏👏👏👍
😁
I like that you work with your dad!
That's a good idea sometimes you can heat the dent with a hair dryer and cool it fast with water and the dent will pop out but I'm gonna make one of those neat tools to use too
Your videos are teaching me a lot about motorcycles , Harley Davidson to be exact
Wow. that worked good. thanks for the tip. Hey to Pop.
hey back at'cha doug.
I've also seen this done with a small firecracker taking knee dents out of dirt bike tanks. But your tool gives you more control.
You can use a torch ( CAREFULLY )to heat up the metal around the tight dents or creases . You and Your dad have skills . Thanks for vids !
Thanks!
Great, I love this. And I love you too, girl! 😉 I've also seen that pouring hot water over the dent helps to soften the metal temporarily.
I love that your not scared to get your hands dirty and that your learning thinks with your bike .
Great video . By the way your a cute one red .
Thanks 😊
What a cool ideal and such a neat tool that you and your Dad made RED/Janis. Nice to see him in the video with you. Take care and be careful out there.
Got a couple tanks I'm gonna try it .I was thinking about heating the dent with a heat gun before using the air pump just to make the metal a little more playable .but a killer idea !
Definitely. Even just letting it sit out in the sun before doing this will make a difference. Years ago, after a hail storm, my Dad's car had all kinds of dents in it. He called the insurance man. The next day was sunny, bright and scorching hot. By the time the insurance man arrived all the dents were gone.
A hot glue dent puller kit works good too, and you can get tank dent rods or bars, but they are hard to work with. But I use the hot glue kit. Good vid.
Was thinking the same for the small dents, aka as paintless dent repair kit.
Im with ya on old tanks and fenders where ya have room they work..but toddays tanks they have a nozzle bar right in the hole and some others are just to tight to move the rod around...cheers..😁
Also the hot glue pullers target the dent alone and don't risk blowing other parts of the tank out of shape like this method. This has to assume the dent is the weakest point, but if it isn't you'll deform other areas and can end up with the tank being out of shape.
Was I impressed with the gadgets performance. Definitely. 👍
I’ve don’t this for years. I add heat to mine and you watch the dent come right out. Nice job!!
Cool, thanks!
That's a very good idea, I've taken dents out of tanks before, just by cramming a rag down around the air nozzle while it's in the tank, that method works sometimes but your way is much better, I'm thinking that someone makes a tool for that too ? Nice job, thanks for sharing !! ✌
Nice, ❤ the "home invention tools" to remedy problems. Wish we were neighbors (got an '02 Super T needs exact same fix)😆👍
Perfect timing. I'm working on a dented tank right now. Thanks for the video!
I`ve used the same principle many times on different tanks and usually it works, sometimes the dent are stubborn and require more forceful measures anyway, glad it worked for you.
It works good for some dents. But smaller dents are a little tougher to deal with.
That worked out better than a friend that tried filling the tank with water, dropping a M-80 in it, closeting the cap. The dent no longer mattered.
Lmao 🤣 😂 That is so friggin funny hahaha
Learned something new today. Thanks Red. 😎
That was great I will definitely remember that. Thanks again. Have a great day.
You are getting it done that's all that counts you guys make a good team 👍 keep up the great work my friend stay safe be blessed
Good idea! Not a total answer but a very big part of it. Thanks for posting this.
Thanks for watching! I hope it was helpful 🙂
wow a hand pump l was expecting a air compressor great work.. cheers
A hand pump is safer, you aren't as likely to burst welds.
Excellent info. I did kind of the same thing a few years ago. I was restoring a 1974 Honda XL350, I bought new in 74. The tank got dented while dirt riding. I filled it with water, but did not install the cap. I placed it in the freezer for about 1 week. It froze solid and popped out the dent, with no bondo before painting it.
Hmmm....
I used a crows foot socket to get the toogle bolt out. But it does work great unless you have a crease. Great video.
Thank you!
Cool trick, Red.
You two teach me a lot. Thanks!
We used to used to use some fuel and a match, lol. Strap the tank down and toss the match. BOOM, dents gone. I've use air on dents that had no stretched metal with good results too. Anything with a crease and stretch usually means the stud gun needs to be pulled out to get it done right.
Thats a badass tire pump. Im impressed how easy you pumped it up. I guess i always had crappy pumps cause i couldnt get a bike tire pumped up till i was about to have a stroke. Go ahead and show the whole repair. Learn us. Good vid
That pump is like 15 years old and still works great!
@@RedRiderCanadaBC jesus ive had new pumps that had me breathing heavier than a 2 dollar hooker in sunday school.
Hey Red! Thanks for that nugget of knowledge!
That is awesome. I've heard of others doing that but never seen anyone actually do it. Really good vidieo Red. Thank u so much.
Dang it! Where was this video last year when I ditched my tank! Thank you for this.
Thanks for watching!
Instead of tapping on it or both use a heat gun too that might work you know how you can use heat to get the dents out of fenders and such definitely work on the tank too I like that tool you guys made thanks
Hell yea Red , that's slick ✊ . I appreciate the knowledge to you and your Paw .
Ya that's a great idea done it myself often your right just don't wanna burst tank
Hey red rider that was so awesome and super smart using a hand pump. I'm going to try to do my tank tomorrow thank you so much
Thanks for watching!
Great job and a great save of a carbureted FXWDG tank they are getting hard to find these days.
Oh I didn’t know that! I’ve personally never like these tanks.
Hi Red Rider and Dad. Best Wishes!
hi steve, best you as well.
We like YOU! (and the tech tips are cool too...)
😁😁
Thank you for the demonstration. Liking your dad, you and our bike. 😎
Excellent video, great explanation of how you made the tool and how it works. Old school stuff there. Great job and best of luck with your bike.
Thanks!!
I definitely like you and I like your bike, I must add again, include your father once in awhile. It's very cool to see your pop.
Thanks again for another great video and sharing this technique.
Mark from Maryland
Wow, NOW I have to make one. Got 3 tanks that need dent removal done. This will be put into practice and hopefully I can save the tanks. 2 from early 80's and 1 from 90's.
Good luck! We only went up to about 15psi on this tank to prevent from distorting it. Using a tie strap to hold the tank from becoming misshapen can work also.
@@RedRiderCanadaBC Woot, Bonus info and a great idea. Thanks again
that's a slick trick. i'll have to remember this for the future. thanx!
Thanks for watching!
If you clean the fuel out first you can heat up the dent. It might help pop out tight dents
I have put tank on my sportser, not sur if it to tight of a dent to use this method but I’m sure going to try it.
Thats a neat trick! I have heard that some guys use same method, but they heat the dents carefully. But the tank must be rinsed properly when doing this version.
Hey, we know of the heat trick but just didn’t want to have to wash the tank out, or burn the paint off. I plan on changing the tank at some point soon anyway, this is just a quick make it “good enough” job to get it through an inspection. Thanks for the tip though!
@@RedRiderCanadaBC Yeah, i figured out something like that you tried to save the paint, since your dad had a rubber mallet there, instead of body hammer.
Would a heat gun help?
Your Dad's a smart guy. I've got a redhead daughter about your age too but she wants nothing to do with bikes.
All the compressed air in there represents a lot of energy -> big boom if it goes wrong. Filling the tank with liquid will reduce the amount of compressed air, reducing the possible 'boom' making the procedure safer
The gas will combust around 140 psi, still a great idea though as long as you don't use a compressor and completely drain fuel
Hum.
Well presented, clear information and highly useful. Thanks again.
Good job guys, pretty cool
Thanks !
Thanks you guys ! So awesome 😀 my son's tank needs that tool .
Dad knows best 👍
How interesting! I never thought of such a technique! Of course, thinking is not one of my better events . . . . Nice job!
Like your bike, like you even more, like the tank tip too. Thanks!
What is the max pressure you recommend? Thanks, great video.
We didn't go any higher than 15 psi with this tank. It could have probably taken more, but I didn't want to overdo it and wreck it.
And every tank is different so I wouldn't want to recommend a max psi because there are so many different variables that will determine the integrity or strength of piece of body work. Rust in the seam of a weld could make a tank that is usually good to take 20psi burst at 10 psi. Or if the tunnel on a tank ( like a dirt bike tank) is really deep it could cause the tank get distorted very easily by putting too much air pressure in it. So its really just a use at your own discretion kind of thing, and make sure you use common sense.
Thanks for the comment, I hope that kind of helps answer your question.
Thanks for watching!
Simple and really inventive-great video.
i like red heads, will keep watching
I am envious of the gent's hair!
We all think your cool red 😎, good job on tank, as simple as it was there are a lot of folk who might not know how to do things.
It’s not all about digging deep into pockets for dealerships to make more out of us 👍😎🤪🤪
I have a dyna tank with a small dent. Swap meet purchase. I bought a new fuel gauge and sending unit was planning on using it. Never did lol but I have a complete dyna tank.
Nice video, made my day learning something very useful.
What a great bit of information-thank you both.
Glad it was helpful!
You are gorgeous, and everything else you do is wonderful. It was great to see your father, he needs to show up more in your videos.
Great job and great tip for us all. Awesome video. ✌
Great job my friend, video fantastico, a hugs...Gas&Nina
i like this show, makes me feel like back in the early 70's, not a bad thing, comfortable, chilled.
bet yer' pop's has some more top tips for mo' sickle riders?
i'll start, a rubber will carry almost a quart of fuel if you run out and need to transfer from your buddies tank.
next...?
Glad you like the videos, thanks for watching!
That's a genius idea I've been trying to figure something like this out since my accident last year and I'm wondering if I heated up the metal if it would help at all
Heating the metal would probably help some I would think... Maybe get someone to hold a heat gun while you pump up the air. Just don't use a compressor and don’t overdue the air so you don't bulge your tank or spit seems! Good luck!
I definitely Like what I see !!! Which is you!!!
Tanks! 😉
Grat tool! Make it, market it 😊😊😊😊😊