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Is my '82 Maxim 750 gas tank single or double-walled?

Discussion in 'XJ Technical Chat' started by thorin, Jul 21, 2010.

  1. thorin

    thorin Member

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    title says it all....
    was checking into having a dent repaired in the tank and the fellow says it's double-walled and can't be repaired that way. i am a brand new owner and would appreciate your response.
    thanks.
     
    thorin, Jul 21, 2010
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  2. handyman

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    Not sure about double wall, I cut into an xj650 tank to repair and it was only one tin or what I would call single wall. I welded 14 guage steel patches to repair a couple of bad spots with out a problem.

    I then cleaned the tank with metal ready and sealed the tank with Por-15

    Of course I drained all gas and cleared fumes first before welding.

    I'd take it to a second shop for another opinion.

    could you post a picture of the tank and dent you want fixed.

    Keep us posted.
     
    handyman, Jul 21, 2010
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    you can try glue (epoxy) a 1/4" bolt to the dent and remove it with a slide hammer. Then add body fille to smooth.
     
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    you can try glue (epoxy) a 1/4" bolt to the dent and remove it with a slide hammer. Then add body fille to smooth.
     
    workingonit, Jul 21, 2010
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    well, i stuck a bent hanger section inside the tank and it sure feels like single-wall to me. i'm going to go back and give the fella the opportunity to adjust his answer.
    i'm going to go the POR-15 route as well as the inside is full of rust.
    this is an '82 w/only 8500 miles, in great shape except it's been sitting for a long time.
    trying to resurrect her...
    thanks for the replies guys!
     
    thorin, Jul 21, 2010
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    Somebody was yanking your chain. It's a simple single-walled tank, like all the other '81-'83 model year bikes.
     
    bigfitz52, Jul 21, 2010
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    And like every tank I've ever seen. Is there really any such thing as "double-walled"?
     
    MiCarl, Jul 21, 2010
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    honestly, I would tell him he was wrong (politely or whatever) and not let him work on my stuff. he's Supposed to have Skill! lol
     
    yamaman, Jul 22, 2010
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