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  • chuck hahn
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    • May 2009
    • 25886
    • Norman, Oklahoma

    #1

    Tank dent removal

    Saw this reel on facebook. The first trick it shows is the one with the 55 gallon drum. I thought that if the firewrok trick popped out a drum then why not use fire crackers to pop out dents in gas tanks!! Discuss what you guys think about this trick, I thought it was awesome.

    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.
  • dgates1
    Forum Mentor
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    • Jun 2024
    • 332
    • Arlington, TX

    #2
    I think it would be hard to direct or predict the energy.. and probably end up with a new dent now pushing outwards somewhere else.

    But would be fun to try if you have a tank to try it on!
    - David
    80 GS850GL, 82 GS1100G
    Arlington, TX
    https://visitedstatesmap.com/image/ARMNMTNDSDTXsm.jpg

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    • chuck hahn
      Forum LongTimer
      Past Site Supporter
      • May 2009
      • 25886
      • Norman, Oklahoma

      #3
      finding that sweet spot of explosive powers the trick i think. An m80 for sure would make outward bubbles. BUT its easier to work back an outy than pull out an inny
      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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      • rphillips
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        • Jun 2005
        • 7546
        • Norene TN

        #4
        Naw, I think I'll pass.
        1983 GS1100E, 1983 CB1100F, 1991 GSX1100G, 1996 Kaw. ZL600 Eliminator, 1999 Bandit 1200S, 2005 Bandit 1200S, 2000 Kaw. ZRX 1100

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        • Nessism
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          • Mar 2006
          • 35768
          • Torrance, CA

          #5
          For best effectiveness, make sure the gas tank has some gasoline inside.
          Ed

          To measure is to know.

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          • chuck hahn
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            • May 2009
            • 25886
            • Norman, Oklahoma

            #6
            Or good fresh heavy dose of starting fluid..ha ha
            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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            • dgates1
              Forum Mentor
              Super Site Supporter
              • Jun 2024
              • 332
              • Arlington, TX

              #7
              Originally posted by Nessism
              For best effectiveness, make sure the gas tank has some gasoline inside.
              Well... obviously! LOL
              - David
              80 GS850GL, 82 GS1100G
              Arlington, TX
              https://visitedstatesmap.com/image/ARMNMTNDSDTXsm.jpg

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              • Rob S.
                Forum Guru
                Past Site Supporter
                • Dec 2013
                • 9349
                • New York City

                #8
                Originally posted by rphillips
                Naw, I think I'll pass.
                Yeah, I always pull off the road before dropping firecrackers into the tank.
                1982 GS1100E V&H "SS" exhaust, APE pods, 1150 oil cooler, 140 speedo, 99.3 rear wheel HP, black engine, '83 red

                2016 XL883L sigpic Two-tone blue and white. Almost 42 hp! Status: destroyed, now owned by the insurance company. The hole in my memory starts an hour before the accident and ends 24 hours after.

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                • MikeLyon
                  Forum Mentor
                  • Feb 2025
                  • 203
                  • Alton Illinois

                  #9
                  Originally posted by Nessism
                  For best effectiveness, make sure the gas tank has some gasoline inside.
                  Reminds me of first time I seen stubborn tire that wouldn't take air and the guy doing the ole starting fluid ignite trick

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