thanks for the info,looks like the soft metal was covered in chemical metal stuff to help repair stay sealed,no leaks so far so will clean area and put more chem metal but a bit neater this time.
gave up fags 14 months ago
is the bowd inn still going,used to camp in the back garden years ago when i had my gpz1100
-- Edited by rodge70 on Sunday 24th of February 2013 09:19:34 PM
hi,have just bought a ttr250 today after finally deciding my mz660 is starting to look a bit sorry for it's self after using it on the trails,that and the fact it weighs a ton when i have to pick it up too.
one small question of many i expect,is it normal for the tank to rust where it meets the side panels?
have just removed the a of black gunk/sticky stuff and have found what appears to be a lead/solder fillet i think, as it's quite easy to file and sand to shape.have left it in shed with petrol in to see if it leaks.
It is quite common that rust is present on the steel tanked TTR, round about the place where the seat rubs.
As long as it's patched properly and doesn't leak it ought be OK.
BUT Don't sit on the bike and smoke at the same time though!
It is mentioned in the FAQ web pages - "what to look out for."
On metal-tanked bikes, check that the bottom corners of the tank aren't too rusted where they rub against the seat. This wears the paint off and allows moisture to sit against the tank and rust it away.
