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    gs750 tank enquiry

    Hello. i have just stripped the paint from my 1978 gs750 tank. It uncovered a few slight dings ,not bad, that I would like to have a go at pushing out from the inside. That's if I can reach them.
    However there is a 'skirt' or funnel type form ,that leads from the filler opening down to the tanks internal rise.( please see photo).
    The internal funnel makes any access impossible, except for the petrol of coarse.
    I would like to ask if anybody has had a go at cutting that internal funnel shorter? probably using a dremel.
    Also I was thinking of using a tank clean and liner like por15. I have learned with my other tanks ,from my Hondas, that any internal lip on the inside of the filler hole makes the process difficult.
    Any thoughts or opinions appreciated. Thanks. Mike.
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    Dont cut it. Its a little baffle that keeps fuel from sloshing up against the cap...to some degree anyway. The liner will roll up against the skirt when you tip it upside down to let the liner get the roof of the tank. No worries.
    MY BIKES..1977 GS 750 B, 1978 GS 1000 C (X2)
    1978 GS 1000 E, 1979 GS 1000 S, 1973 Yamaha TX 750, 1977 Kawasaki KZ 650B1, 1975 Honda GL1000 Goldwing, 1983 CB 650SC Nighthawk, 1972 Honda CB 350K4, 74 Honda CB550

    NEVER SNEAK UP ON A SLEEPING DOG..NOT EVEN YOUR OWN.


    I would rather trust my bike to a "QUACK" that KNOWS how to fix it rather than a book worm that THINKS HE KNOWS how to fix it.

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      #3
      May investigate what a local body shop will charge to pull the dents best they can. In any case some body filler is gonna be needed. If the dents arent too deep then just fill them and be done with it.
      MY BIKES..1977 GS 750 B, 1978 GS 1000 C (X2)
      1978 GS 1000 E, 1979 GS 1000 S, 1973 Yamaha TX 750, 1977 Kawasaki KZ 650B1, 1975 Honda GL1000 Goldwing, 1983 CB 650SC Nighthawk, 1972 Honda CB 350K4, 74 Honda CB550

      NEVER SNEAK UP ON A SLEEPING DOG..NOT EVEN YOUR OWN.


      I would rather trust my bike to a "QUACK" that KNOWS how to fix it rather than a book worm that THINKS HE KNOWS how to fix it.

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        #4
        ok, thanks Chuck. I'll have a go at it with a dent puller. Mike

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