Tank leaking at hinge

[Jez900ie]

Originally Posted by Wrider

Traced the source of my leak to the hinge on my tank. Been emailing a few fuel tank repair specialists and mentioned that the solution on all the forums was to get the hinge brazed. The quotes I’m getting are in the region of £180 which I don’t know if that’s excessive?

I was thinking of getting this https://rover.ebay.com/rover/0/0/0?m...2F283726218589

Anyone know if it will fit a 2006 S4R?

This will repair holes in petrol tanks. It dries over the course of a few days and is harder than steel. It is guranteed to be fuel proof. Its also £22 so what do you have to lose by trying it?

https://www.frost.co.uk/por-15-por-p...kaAnibEALw_wcB

PS.
I have used it a few times on bikes including a Suzuki dirtbike I currently own. Never had a problem, no repairs have ever failed.

[Wrider]

Originally Posted by Jez900ie

This will repair holes in petrol tanks. It dries over the course of a few days and is harder than steel. It is guranteed to be fuel proof. Its also £22 so what do you have to lose by trying it?

https://www.frost.co.uk/por-15-por-p...kaAnibEALw_wcB

PS.
I have used it a few times on bikes including a Suzuki dirtbike I currently own. Never had a problem, no repairs have ever failed.

I was looking at stuff like this but just worried If it fails and I have to go through the hassle of removing the tank and fuel plus what ever sealant I use.

[Jez900ie]

Originally Posted by Wrider

I was looking at stuff like this but just worried If it fails and I have to go through the hassle of removing the tank and fuel plus what ever sealant I use.

I don't know of any other material that is safe to use with petrol.

If trying it out is £22, and getting it brazed (which might fail) is a good deal more and will damage your paintwork, since it is winter and you probably have some spare time...

This stuff is not like any other epoxy. Be sparing if you use it. Rubbing it down is very hardwork because it is so hard.