Dent puller

[simonm]

As I have widely advertised in my shy way I have a substantial handlebar shaped ding in my fuel tank.  It has definite creases and I don't think a suction puller would cut the mustard.

To compound the issue the cost of the tank vs a body shop makes it financially hard to justify the cost.

So two questions:

- is the fazer tank twin skinned?
- should I just leave it dented or should I have a go with one of these?  http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/SPRING-SALE-POWER-TEC-92376-PAINTLESS-DENT-REMOVAL-SLIDE-HAMMER-9-GLUE-PADS-/181145195228

I know worst case scenario is a wrecked tank and I should empty it of fuel first but any other advice ?

[BBROWN1664]

Unless its causing a problem, I would leave the dent alone until funds allowed for a new tank or a professional repair job.

[red98]

pretty sure the tank is single skined......i`ll be surprised if that slide hammer will pull the dents out ,i dont think it will be man enough....the ones i have used in the past have a self tapper on the end but does mean drilling a hole in the tank and welding up when finished but will pull the dent out........there are other more expensive types which fuse a rivit to the surface and then use the slide hammer attached to that and simply cut off when finished.....expensive and probs not worth it for the one job   

[dickturpin]

have you thought of one of the 'just dents' type repairs for cars? I had a car door dented in a car park and that sorted it....99% better. £30cash!

[Dead Eye]

When I needed a new tank I picked one up second hand for £45 delivered so not exactly expensive. The breaker yard I went to wanted £90 at the time...

I'd just leave it be for now and get a second hand one. Don't worry about colour too much, can always spray it, have it vinyl wrapped or cover it with a tank bag

[Fazerider]

If the damage is all below the original surface level then car body filler and some touch-up paint should make it almost unnoticeable.

[alan sherman]

I had a football sized dent in the top of my tank.  A suction cup on a phone holder for the car windscreen pulled it out! 

The tank must be single skinned.  Infact you can see on the weld line the two pieces of material. 

[chris.biker]

A photo of the dent in the tank would be interesting to see.

[Dead Eye]

There's a few images of the damage in the 600 forum; found this thread by our dear simonm highlighting the unfortunate "dent" http://foc-u.co.uk/index.php/topic,7196.msg68664.html#msg68664

[red98]

reading back through this thread , it looks like DICKTURPINS idea is the best.......think i`ve seen one near me called DENT BUSTERS, as you have a crease they wont be able to remove it completely but a skim of filler will sort that out 

[chaparral02]

Maybe you be better off making an offer on something like this one
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/yamaha-fazer-600-fuel-tank-from-a-1999-model-/200922799185?pt=UK_Motorcycle_Parts_13&hash=item2ec7ee9c51
 
(PS: don't know if it from the same model year as your bike)

[simonm]

There's a few images of the damage in the 600 forum; found this thread by our dear simonm highlighting the unfortunate "dent" http://foc-u.co.uk/index.php/topic,7196.msg68664.html#msg68664

Thanks for pointing out a pic of it.  Appreciated.