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Epoxy putty: $5 Tank sealer: $36 Rattle can of clear: $10 (I think? I don't remember, I already have it) Tank: $140 (the last one I spotted on ebay) edit: I searched some more, in the past they've sold anywhere between $130 and $235, depending on condition I'm not trying to make it look good...

Thanks, I hadn't heard of that. Sounds like just what I need. I might be able to keep this tank (and get rid of the putty) after all.

Yup, most were very tiny pinholes. I've got a couple clear filters on the fuel lines. I did the electrolysis rust removal and rinsed the tank many times. I know there's still rust in there, but it's not loose for now. I don't know if it's worth lining the inside with redkote or por15.

I think I'm ready to admit I need a new tank. But I'll have to use this until it fails, or until the budget allows me to properly repair or replace this. I might line the inside, then wire-wheel off all the putty, then learn to braze over the holes. The brass would look cool. I dunno. I've read...

Thanks, but the front fender is dented and twisted a bit anyway. The pic doesn't accurately show how bad (cosmetically) this bike is. I plan on trying to clean up and sell the signals, rear grab bar, gauges (not sure if they work), maybe the airbox (without the boots), and handlebars. But not...

Nice, I would never have the discipline to take it that far, unless I had it back together the same day. I had a car engine swap project that was over my head, ended up sitting for years before selling it in its disassembled state. So my goal with this is to consistently make progress, don't...

I got a new battery and front master cylinder. Front brakes bled fine yesterday, no leaks. The front wheel is difficult to turn, I may need to disassemble the calipers and make sure everything can move freely. Next will be filling/bleeding the rear brake. I also stripped all the paint off the...

This will be my 3rd bike owned, but the first that I plan on modifying in any way. It's nothing impressive but I wanted to keep a build log somewhere, so I figured this is good. I got this bike in a trade, I traded my broken ATV for this guy's broken, no-title motorcycle. I got it titled via...

Where did those turn signals come from?

I'm in Tallahassee.

If all goes according to plan, I'll be picking up a 1980 XS1100 tomorrow. I'm trading my '95 Yamaha Big Bear 350 4x4 for it straight up (the ATV has a busted rear end). The last time I had a motorcycle was 8 or 9 years ago, an '01 Honda Shadow Spirit 750 that I bought new. I sold it to buy the...