moulder75 Posted July 5, 2005 Report Share Posted July 5, 2005 I have an 05 280 Pro which Iv been riding pretty much constantly since October. I thought that the fuel tap was leaking but I have now discovered that the fuel is leaking all around the seat area due to the padding aroud the air box and seat being soaked in petrol. The leak is not a hole etc as no fuel visibly leaks but the fuel must seem to very slowly seep out of a weld in that area. Has anyone elso come across this problem? I dont want to have to buy a new tank as that would be loads of cash but I cant exactly weld it up as one it's aluminium and 2, I dont have a tig welder to hand. Cheers Tony Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
charliechitlins Posted July 5, 2005 Report Share Posted July 5, 2005 There are several tank sealers that work very well. Check an aircraft supply place. Those guys can't afford to have it peel off. I have been using one from a company called "Randolph" for many years with great results. Whatever you get, be sure it is alcohol resistant. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
golfpro Posted July 5, 2005 Report Share Posted July 5, 2005 My son has a 2004 Gas Gas125 Pro. We had the same problem, the petrol weeps from the weld at the seat end of the tank. I was put in touch with a local welder and that solved the problem. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jonty Posted July 5, 2005 Report Share Posted July 5, 2005 The fuel tank leak is not exclusive to the 280.We've had two 250's which have both leaked fuel from the poor welding around the bottom end of the tank.Luckily both repaired sucessfully (and cheaply) by a local welding company. It's worth asking around before you think about buying a new tank. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kenny123 Posted July 6, 2005 Report Share Posted July 6, 2005 iv got the same problem with my 03 200 and i havnt had it sorted yet. somebody mentioned in a different forum to fil it with arlydite? wil that work Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
charliechitlins Posted July 6, 2005 Report Share Posted July 6, 2005 Of course welding is fastest and best. I was taking him at his word that this isn't an option for him. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
glenn Posted July 6, 2005 Report Share Posted July 6, 2005 It is worth getting a price first for a new tank, from what i remember they are quite cheep about Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
colly Posted July 6, 2005 Report Share Posted July 6, 2005 36 for tank without tap and cap from bvm moto as quoted on here a wile back, and then plus your graphics and yes my mates leaks aswell. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
moulder75 Posted July 9, 2005 Author Report Share Posted July 9, 2005 Thanks for the advice. I have used a chemical metal designed for sealing tanks and pipes etc for now so that can at stop my shed smelling of petrol. Somebody mentioned a price of Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mparrynorton Posted July 9, 2005 Report Share Posted July 9, 2005 just noticed my fuel tank on my gasser is split at the bottom too, trouble is the new ones probably just as likely to crack on the weld.Gonna try araldite as i'm riding tomorrow, and see what happens. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
moto trials uk Posted August 8, 2005 Report Share Posted August 8, 2005 My 05 125 gasgas has got a leak in the same sort of area (seat area) it is from the allen screw which goes through the seat to fasten it on, it is to long when bought standered. Welding is the best way and then cut the allen screw down before putting it back in!!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alan bechard Posted August 8, 2005 Report Share Posted August 8, 2005 Just my 2 cents or phenning or whatever. Pence I guess.... Anyway, as a guy who welds things upon occasion, it seems that there is a problem there, why buy a new one that was likely welded by the same guy and would have the same problem. If you use some form of epoxy, Ardalite, etc. etc. it can wreak havoc on the poor guy trying to weld it and fix it right later. Sometimes it is tough to get that cleaned out so it does not contaminate the weld. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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