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[iSmokilos]

Hello everyone. I'm a 30yr old male from sunny Az. I just got my first motor bike about a month ago. It was purchased for fun and leisure. It's turning out to be nothing like that but more a hobby and a weekend project. I've gone through 3 leaky tanks and now currently and for some reason my bike won't turn over. I'm going to read before I start asking questions. Thanks for being here.

 

[Sidewinder Jerry]

With these kits you get what you're willing to pay for. There's two building philosophies: 1) Buy a quality kit from the start. 2) Buy a cheap kit then upgrade it.

 

[Stoltzee]

I'm assuming the tank is leaking from the fittings. Use Teflon tape on the threads. If it's leaking somewhere else.....??????

Up to the right on this page is a search window, which will help you search by topic.

 

[iSmokilos]

Thank you for the tip! It appears to be leaking from the welding of the bolts. I'm convinced its Jap crap. It's true you get what you pay for.

 

[iSmokilos]

Looks like ill be upgrading. Lol

 

[wheelbender6]

Tank leaking around the bolts results from overtightening.

 

[iSmokilos]

I figured the same as well. Im putting on another tank today. Thank you for you help.

 

[iSmokilos]

Ok guys... Got a new tank and a new spark plug. I need to change my oil. The spark plug was all gunk'd up. With the new spark plug it started right up.

A NGK BR5HS what I'm going to buy. Is this correct?

 

[iSmokilos]

My rear motor mount bolt just snapped!!! Will my local hardware store have the replacement bolts? If so are they 6mm diameter? What's the length? I will remove bolt and take it with me. I just wanna get the knowledge.

 

[Saddletramp]

Welcome to the Forum. iSmokilos, I see your location as "under a roof" . Were Bikers, not Mystics. Where is your hardware store? Maine. Mexico? It's most likely a 6mm stud.