Knee Dents on Stock CB750 Tank ~ Progress Shots.

[JayDecator]

Wanted to try my hand at hammering some knee dents into a spare tank. Used a 12oz. nylon/rubber hammer (pictured in last shot) & lots of Bondo "Metal Plastic". Hopefully someone may find these useful for reference.....

A couple rough spots still here & there that I'll leave for the painter.

Now for the other side!

 

[YogiBear]

the finished product looks very nice.

 

[sallgoodguy]

Good job but I'm thinking its not your first time shaping metal?

 

[PatDoody]

how hard is it to get uniform shapes on both sides? I am thinking of trying to to the indents in the front of the tank to clear my bars better.

 

[JayDecator]

Good job but I'm thinking its not your first time shaping metal?

how hard is it to get uniform shapes on both sides? I am thinking of trying to to the indents in the front of the tank to clear my bars better.

Thanks for the feedback. It was my first time actually, was pretty easy & also easy to get the two sides the same. Drew the shape on the first side... then traced a paper template from it for the other. Just went slow & took my time... didn't drink too much beer until after I was done.

 

[squeak]

how hard is it to get uniform shapes on both sides? I am thinking of trying to to the indents in the front of the tank to clear my bars better.

I would think that denting and shaping the front would be a little harder than the rear. Front dents tend to be smaller in diametre deeper

 

[JayDecator]

I would think that denting and shaping the front would be a little harder than the rear. Front dents tend to be smaller in diametre deeper

I was wondering that myself, the knee dent area is fairly flat (ie: easier) to work with compared with the more curved front tank area.

 

[kioskguy]

Inspirational dude! I may give that a try on my tank this winter when I repaint.

 

[lauzon]

Great job man looks awesome I'm gonna try that on my 360 tank


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[sallgoodguy]

Good for you! I like garage made stuff better than store bought ANY DAY. Anybody can bolt on parts.

 

[PatDoody]

I would think that denting and shaping the front would be a little harder than the rear. Front dents tend to be smaller in diametre deeper

Exactly what I was thinking. I am thinking I might have to beat out the recessions from flat metal, and cut the tank and weld in new indents.

 

[JayDecator]

Took a couple shots with it on the frame the other day...

 

[JayDecator]

Couple finished shots, with concept for racing stripes...

Finished colour will be matte black with creme stripes.

 

[gr650tempted]

this wouldn't alter the structural integrity of the tank would it?

 

[JayDecator]

James ~ I suppose it technically must have some effect, but my guesstimation is that it's minimal to none.

 

[gr650tempted]

great, because one would think the metal would shrink some and possibly crack...either way, its a great job none the less and a cheap alternative that looks like it was purchased from a pro!

 

[Deviant1]

I did the same thing to the same tank that started out the same color! Looks great man. Are you running clipons? I had to beat some recesses into the front of my tank to clear the clipons at full lock.

 

[JayDecator]

Thanks James!

Deviant ~ I wasn't confident enough to touch the front of the tank where it's more rounded, may just put new stops on the steering column.

 

[Deviant1]

I had thought about that. But it will limit your low speed parking lot cornering. It wasn't very hard for me to do the front dents and it was my first time doing something like that. Plus if anything your side dents look cleaner than mine, go for it dude.

 

[metropolitanhighrise]

Amazing work! I mean it looks like a brand new custom made tank. I was doubting my ability, but I think I may have a shot of not ending up with a piece of scrap metal. Could you give us a bit of a tutorial?