Townfan10 Posted January 22, 2011 Share Posted January 22, 2011 Hi, i own a 2002 tzr 50 (pre foxeye) and it is a grey import so i struggle to source parts at a reasonable price, and recently a bucket full of decorating bits and bobs fell from the loft of my garage onto my tank and left a very large dint in the petrol tank, i was just wondering if anybody had any clues as to where i can find a new tank or repair the current tank at a reasonable price as i have searched and found nothing under £300, also i was wondering if anybody had any tips as to running it, whether i should leave it standard or source some aftermarket performance parts and any suggestions on oil, im currently running it on silkolene scoot sport but i dont believe this is best for the engine, any ideas as to a good 2 stroke oil Regards, Jack Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moderator drewpy Posted January 22, 2011 Moderator Share Posted January 22, 2011 I'd repair the tank, you can dent pull the thing (or someone else can) modern two stroke oil is fine, why do you think its not? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Townfan10 Posted January 22, 2011 Author Share Posted January 22, 2011 Where do i get hold of the equipment to do that? I wasnt sure if the higher priced oil made the bike run better or prolonged engine life Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moderator drewpy Posted January 22, 2011 Moderator Share Posted January 22, 2011 need to show us the dent and I can see what you need. I weld a nail head on the tank and use a hammer puller to pull the dent out. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Townfan10 Posted January 22, 2011 Author Share Posted January 22, 2011 I can't find how to insert an image without it being a URL, any suggestions? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moderator drewpy Posted January 22, 2011 Moderator Share Posted January 22, 2011 I can't find how to insert an image without it being a URL, any suggestions? get a photobucket account(its free) Paste in the IMG tagged link (of the pikkie)in there, into the text box and let the html do its stuff Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Townfan10 Posted January 22, 2011 Author Share Posted January 22, 2011 (edited) Thanks, Here we are, hope this works Edited January 22, 2011 by drewpy that was direct, IMG tags needed, done it for you :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moderator drewpy Posted January 22, 2011 Moderator Share Posted January 22, 2011 might get away with a "spoon" to get the dent out. go speak with a body shop, they may do it for you for £20 if you ask nicely and on the QT Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Townfan10 Posted January 22, 2011 Author Share Posted January 22, 2011 I had spotted a few things on amazon such as this http://www.amazon.co.uk/Draper-69187-Suction-Dent-Puller/dp/B0001KA0RM/ref=pd_sim_diy_1 or maybe even this http://www.amazon.co.uk/Ding-King-Dent-Repair-Tool/dp/B000PPJQMS/ref=pd_bxgy_auto_text_b or would i be wasting my money? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moderator drewpy Posted January 22, 2011 Moderator Share Posted January 22, 2011 geta pro to do it, might even save the paint! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Townfan10 Posted January 22, 2011 Author Share Posted January 22, 2011 The paints already cracked on either side, so it'l need something to stop it rusting the tank but i'll ask around the local body shops to see what they say, thanks for you're help, much appreiciated Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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