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mikeypb234 · 10-14-2009, 07:44 PM

So I thought I'd share this with you guys. The gas tank looked like shit and I didn't feel good riding it that way. Anyways, I called up every body shop in the Tacoma-Puyallup-Sumner area and the lowest quote on fixing everything on it was $500...and with that I could have just bought Dave's tank. SO I decided that I was going to do this the hard, but fun way.

Currently I'm applying filler and sanding (repetedly). More pics will be on as things get done.

Here's how it looked before we did anything, except a little sanding:

With studs welded on:

Used a Slide Hammer to Pull the Dents Out. Studs were taken off. Not grinded all the way off yet:

Grinding and Welding:

In the Cage for Sandblasting:

james1300 · 10-14-2009, 09:30 PM

Cool! Keep the pic's coming!

mustang1 · 10-14-2009, 09:51 PM

keep it up. more pics when your done please

mikeypb234 · 10-14-2009, 10:00 PM

Originally Posted by james1300

Cool! Keep the pic's coming!

Originally Posted by mustang1

keep it up. more pics when your done please

I will for sure! Tomorrow I'm doing more filler and sanding, then will start the priming process. I'm debating paint colors now though...I have a gold frame so I'm thinking black would look good...

mikeypb234 · 10-15-2009, 06:54 PM

Okay so I just did the second layer of filler. I will do 3-4 until I get it perfect, and as thin as possible. Here's some pics of where I'm at right now:

Motoxfox12 · 10-15-2009, 06:57 PM

lookin good. have any "icing" to do the final coat with?

mikeypb234 · 10-15-2009, 07:01 PM

Originally Posted by Motoxfox12

lookin good. have any "icing" to do the final coat with?

Thanks man. For the final paint stage? Naw not yet...I'm still debating colors...This is what my bike looks like right now without the tank on...suggestions on colors? I'm painting the front fender to match.

KevinD · 10-15-2009, 08:13 PM

Originally Posted by mikeypb234

...suggestions on colors? I'm painting the front fender to match.

I'd suggest a gold over black on the tank, with a black fender.

KevinD

mikeypb234 · 10-15-2009, 08:15 PM

Originally Posted by KevinD

I'd suggest a gold over black on the tank, with a black fender.

KevinD

Ok, so like try to match the tank to the frame?

88dx · 10-15-2009, 09:56 PM

are you going to use a finish filler?

mikeypb234 · 10-15-2009, 10:02 PM

Originally Posted by 88dx

are you going to use a finish filler?

I'm using as little filler as I can, so I should be fine just priming over the filler that is on now. But to be safe I'm gonna use USC ICING to finish it up before I prime it.

KevinD · 10-15-2009, 10:27 PM

Originally Posted by mikeypb234

Originally Posted by KevinD

I'd suggest a gold over black on the tank, with a black fender.

KevinD

Ok, so like try to match the tank to the frame?

I'd imagined gold on the upper half, blended into a high-gloss black lower. Yeah, kinda reflecting the frame.

KevinD

mikeypb234 · 10-15-2009, 10:33 PM

Originally Posted by KevinD

I'd imagined gold on the upper half, blended into a high-gloss black lower. Yeah, kinda reflecting the frame.

KevinD

That'd look pretty cool actually. I'm leaning towards candy apple red now after looking at pics...We'll see what happens though! Thanks for the suggestion

mikeypb234 · 10-21-2009, 08:13 AM

Today I am going to be sanding down the last coat of filler, then start to prime!! More pics to come.

james1300 · 10-21-2009, 09:17 AM

Awsome!!

Ya got's da Skillz!

mikeypb234 · 10-21-2009, 08:45 PM

Okay, so as promised here's some new pics. I just primed it and I can't believe it turned out this good! Sorry about the pic angles. It was still wet so I couldn't touch it

mikeypb234 · 10-28-2009, 03:15 PM

Right before paint:

mikeypb234 · 10-28-2009, 03:25 PM

Finished product! Hope you guys enjoyed the write-up

Jet City Racer · 10-28-2009, 04:51 PM

Looks good, now just do something with that hideous rear fender.

mikeypb234 · 10-28-2009, 06:42 PM

Originally Posted by Jet City Racer

Looks good, now just do something with that hideous rear fender.

Ha i know dude i HATE that thing. It ruins the whole bike. This is my next project though...Tail chop!

http://www.ducatisuite.com/tailchop.html

evil_dave · 10-28-2009, 07:32 PM

Originally Posted by Jet City Racer

Looks good, now just do something with that hideous rear fender.

AGREED! lol

Hint hint: www.motorcyclebrackets.com check out the ducati page...

mikeypb234 · 10-28-2009, 07:35 PM

Originally Posted by evil_dave

AGREED! lol

Hint hint: www.motorcyclebrackets.com check out the ducati page...

sweet thanks bro

metricinch · 10-30-2009, 03:03 PM

what are your plans for the headlight?

edit: nm, i see it is now for sale and that the headlight was intentional...

mikeypb234 · 10-30-2009, 03:43 PM

Originally Posted by metricinch

what are your plans for the headlight?

edit: nm, i see it is now for sale and that the headlight was intentional...

lol not put on by me. but i left it on cuz i dont like the round one either lol.

Red Label Moto · 10-30-2009, 04:54 PM

Originally Posted by mikeypb234

...SO I decided that I was going to do this the hard, but fun way...

Nice work but I must say your idea of fun and mine are diametrically opposed.

mikeypb234 · 10-30-2009, 05:09 PM

Originally Posted by Red Label Moto

Nice work but I must say your idea of fun and mine are diametrically opposed.

Thanks lol well i would have rather played football or rode the bike, but i got to spend time with my little bro which I thought was cool


10-14-2009, 07:44 PM	#1
mikeypb234 Endorsed Joined: Aug 2009 From: Puyallup, WA I Ride: ...looking for a CBR......	Gas tank repair (pic heavy) So I thought I'd share this with you guys. The gas tank looked like shit and I didn't feel good riding it that way. Anyways, I called up every body shop in the Tacoma-Puyallup-Sumner area and the lowest quote on fixing everything on it was $500...and with that I could have just bought Dave's tank. SO I decided that I was going to do this the hard, but fun way. Currently I'm applying filler and sanding (repetedly). More pics will be on as things get done. Here's how it looked before we did anything, except a little sanding: With studs welded on: Used a Slide Hammer to Pull the Dents Out. Studs were taken off. Not grinded all the way off yet: Grinding and Welding: In the Cage for Sandblasting: __________________ Follow PNW Riders on Facebook and Twitter


10-14-2009, 09:30 PM	#2
james1300 Track School Dazed Joined: Oct 2005 From: CENTRAL I Ride: When I can	Cool! Keep the pic's coming! __________________ Follow PNW Riders on Facebook and Twitter


10-14-2009, 09:51 PM	#3
mustang1 WMRRA Qualifier Joined: Jun 2008 From: olympia washington I Ride: hayabusa	keep it up. more pics when your done please __________________ Follow PNW Riders on Facebook and Twitter


10-15-2009, 06:54 PM	#5
mikeypb234 Endorsed Joined: Aug 2009 From: Puyallup, WA I Ride: ...looking for a CBR......	Okay so I just did the second layer of filler. I will do 3-4 until I get it perfect, and as thin as possible. Here's some pics of where I'm at right now: __________________ Follow PNW Riders on Facebook and Twitter


10-15-2009, 06:57 PM	#6
Motoxfox12 WMRRA Qualifier Joined: Jan 2007 From: Vancouver, Washington I Ride: CBR600RR	lookin good. have any "icing" to do the final coat with? __________________ Follow PNW Riders on Facebook and Twitter

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10-15-2009, 09:56 PM	#10
88dx WMRRA Qualifier Joined: Jan 2008 From: Bellingham I Ride: On the sidewalk	are you going to use a finish filler? __________________ Follow PNW Riders on Facebook and Twitter


10-21-2009, 08:13 AM	#14
mikeypb234 Endorsed Joined: Aug 2009 From: Puyallup, WA I Ride: ...looking for a CBR......	Today I am going to be sanding down the last coat of filler, then start to prime!! More pics to come. __________________ Follow PNW Riders on Facebook and Twitter


10-21-2009, 09:17 AM	#15
james1300 Track School Dazed Joined: Oct 2005 From: CENTRAL I Ride: When I can	Awsome!! Ya got's da Skillz! __________________ Follow PNW Riders on Facebook and Twitter


10-21-2009, 08:45 PM	#16
mikeypb234 Endorsed Joined: Aug 2009 From: Puyallup, WA I Ride: ...looking for a CBR......	Okay, so as promised here's some new pics. I just primed it and I can't believe it turned out this good! Sorry about the pic angles. It was still wet so I couldn't touch it __________________ Follow PNW Riders on Facebook and Twitter


10-28-2009, 03:15 PM	#17
mikeypb234 Endorsed Joined: Aug 2009 From: Puyallup, WA I Ride: ...looking for a CBR......	Right before paint: __________________ Follow PNW Riders on Facebook and Twitter


10-28-2009, 03:25 PM	#18
mikeypb234 Endorsed Joined: Aug 2009 From: Puyallup, WA I Ride: ...looking for a CBR......	Finished product! Hope you guys enjoyed the write-up __________________ Follow PNW Riders on Facebook and Twitter


10-28-2009, 04:51 PM	#19
Jet City Racer Streetfighter Joined: Jan 2009 From: Federal Way I Ride: 2 wheeled ones	Looks good, now just do something with that hideous rear fender. __________________ Follow PNW Riders on Facebook and Twitter


10-30-2009, 03:03 PM	#23
metricinch Training Wheels Joined: Oct 2009 From: Skyway I Ride: KLR 650	what are your plans for the headlight? edit: nm, i see it is now for sale and that the headlight was intentional... __________________ Follow PNW Riders on Facebook and Twitter Last edited by metricinch; 10-30-2009 at 03:09 PM..

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