FYI.. been there... done that and.. it is easier to start hammering at the the rear (smaller end) of the tank. It helps to keep the shape moving forward because.... as to hammer the metal... it takes on hardness... and you will find yourself hitting less times moving forward. Just one of those little tips. Also... trimming the edges with wire welded to the tank gives definition
enjoyable video. I've contemplated doing this with my xs11, but just couldn't get up the nerve! After watching someone actually do it now, I wouldn't hesitate too much. BUT my tank is done now and I'm not going to mess with it! Good video
@SnapDaddy5998 yeah the harder you hit it, the deeper the dish- but also the more stress on the metal. Just use firm even whacks on both sides and it'll come out even. One thing I didn't mention was to be careful not to make the indents so deep that they interfere with the screens/reserve tubes on the petcocks.
got another tip for ya. i bend 3/16 round bar in the shape i want then tac it onto the tank and then start my dents. sometimes i take it off sometimes i leave it on and bondo over it. depends on the tank really and the look your going for.
to make it easier for you if you have acetylene torch heat up the marked area cherry red with the wooden tear drop malett you will get less dings and to flatten it use a slaper or if you dond have the flat part of a hammer hit and drag motion
cool - just don't make the indents too deep or else you'll have trouble getting the petcock back in. The 550 tank I did in the video is probably too deep - but I ended up never using it because it was covered in bondo and I wanted a bare tank
But surely this still leaves a full width area along the bottom of the dent whereas a one made from scratch will be narrow right down to let you get your knees tucked in, this way you will have a ridge digging into your inner thigh. A Gold star alloy tank shows this well. Dave
He pounded that entire side out without taking a sip of beer. What a Legend!
"It's really a one beer project" - that's the spirit
Well done, "It's really a one beer project" indeed!
FYI.. been there... done that and.. it is easier to start hammering at the the rear (smaller end) of the tank. It helps to keep the shape moving forward because.... as to hammer the metal... it takes on hardness... and you will find yourself hitting less times moving forward. Just one of those little tips. Also... trimming the edges with wire welded to the tank gives definition
I like the one beer idea I’m gonna start using that as a unit of measurement for time
I work best at 4bph haha
neighboors must really like you man
To be on the safe side, I've always re-lined the tanks with RedKote
enjoyable video. I've contemplated doing this with my xs11, but just couldn't get up the nerve! After watching someone actually do it now, I wouldn't hesitate too much. BUT my tank is done now and I'm not going to mess with it!
Good video
it's called a tear drop hammer. Eastwood and Harbor Freight both carry them
I remember watching Indian Larry do basically the same thing on a chopper build off
had no idea that could be done very nice...
dude. i love you. thanks so much for the upload
great video....mighty fine beer at that, too.
@SnapDaddy5998 yeah the harder you hit it, the deeper the dish- but also the more stress on the metal. Just use firm even whacks on both sides and it'll come out even. One thing I didn't mention was to be careful not to make the indents so deep that they interfere with the screens/reserve tubes on the petcocks.
I've not done it, but I agree, that would be a big concern
The reduction in capacity is also key.
this is exactly what i needed, nice vid man.
aha ! got it
Damn man, nice job.
Awesome!! Excelent beer aswell!
Great tutorial!! AND your drinking my favorite lager.
Awesome video man!! Thanks for sharing it!
It's the middle sized (maybe 2") teardrop mallet from Eastwood. Although I just call mine Mjolnir
got another tip for ya. i bend 3/16 round bar in the shape i want then tac it onto the tank and then start my dents. sometimes i take it off sometimes i leave it on and bondo over it. depends on the tank really and the look your going for.
I remember when I had my first beer. lol
Guess who's wearing the cowboy hat today. This guy.
Thanks for the tips!
Yeah good job bro ,,,see you on Gili t ,, Indonesia
to make it easier for you if you have acetylene torch heat up the marked area cherry red with the wooden tear drop malett you will get less dings and to flatten it use a slaper or if you dond have the flat part of a hammer hit and drag motion
Thx!! You just saved me $250.00!!! Very Cool!
LMAO... " this is a ONE beer project..."
you have to weld a metal rod to the part you want to un dent the pull out the dent then cut off the rod and grind and polish it smooth
Cameraman got tired of seeing the beer go to waste at 3:00
Thanks. I'm building a 77 CB750 Cafe' racer. Going to try it.
cool - just don't make the indents too deep or else you'll have trouble getting the petcock back in. The 550 tank I did in the video is probably too deep - but I ended up never using it because it was covered in bondo and I wanted a bare tank
your neighbors must LOVE you haha
Awesome video!
But surely this still leaves a full width area along the bottom of the dent whereas a one made from scratch will be narrow right down to let you get your knees tucked in, this way you will have a ridge digging into your inner thigh. A Gold star alloy tank shows this well. Dave
Oic. Got it. Thanks. Good video man
Can you do this underneeth as Well ?? If the frame is too wide
Has you ever used this for cafe style handlebar dents in the front of the tank? Due to the curvature would you be worried about creases being formed?
does doing something like this hurt the integrety of the tank at all ??
never seen any one hammer so fast 0.0
“1 beer project” i will now be measuring time and assuming project difficulty using beers.
Is int the same principle for a square design?
if you buy a spoon, and hammer body shop style there is no hammer marks when your done,
Lager? From what part of PA are you? (Hopefully close so I can tap your expertise).
What do you do when there's the logo of the bike?
Great man, thanks. How do you smoothen out the dents?
I use a light skim of filler and then sand it. You can see the end result in the walk-around video of the cb550
I feel for your nieghbours.
Good stuff
hell yeah yuengling
awesome dude... great way to reduce tank strength!! way to go!!
dadadadadadadadadadadadang ting 1:30 lol
Where do you get the hammer?
I got mine from Eastwood, but I think I saw similar ones at harbor freight as well
fenrir00 $10.99 Harbor Freight.
Are you from PA?
lol - yeah - I'm guessing the lager gave it away?
Man's sounding like Nicholas cage
cb550-cb500 tank
Anyone notice his beer go missing? xD
meh, that's probably negligible, I'm waiting for the video where he tries to reinstall the petcock.
I would have 6 beers by @2:30
Tear drop mallet
skim it over with putty??
right - skim coat of body filler to smooth it out
The only nice thing in the video was that hammer he used to do a terrible job on that gas tank
Nic vid. But please, cover your ears.
been me i would cut it out
To much dents!
lmao, beer
OMG>>>>Yuengling Lager!
I remember when I had my first beer. lol
Good stuff