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Patching a 125 2 stroke fuel tank

Introduction

This guide will show you how to patch a small hole in dirt bike fuel tank.

What you need

  1. Patching a 125 2 stroke fuel tank, Patching a 125 2 stroke fuel tank: step 1, image 1 of 1

    • First, you will need to sand down the rough edges around the hole in fuel tank.

    • Make sure the hole in the fuel tank and its surrounding is as smooth as possible.

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  2. Patching a 125 2 stroke fuel tank: step 2, image 1 of 1

    • Once the hole is smooth. Apply fuel patch with q-tip over hole and the surrounding edges.

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  3. Patching a 125 2 stroke fuel tank: step 3, image 1 of 1

    • Make sure that the ointment is spread thickly over the hole.

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  4. Patching a 125 2 stroke fuel tank: step 4, image 1 of 1

    • Avoid having air pockets in the ointment. Air pockets may make the patch less effective or not seal at all.

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    • Once the ointment is spread over smoothly, you will need to rub the edges out so there is no edge that can be caught on something.

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  7. Patching a 125 2 stroke fuel tank: step 6, image 1 of 1

    • Let the patch dry over.

    • Try not to touch patch until completely dry. This may take a couple hours.

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  8. Patching a 125 2 stroke fuel tank: step 7, image 1 of 1

    • Next, you will need to check the patch after completely dry. Make sure there is no bubbles or edges where there could be another potential leak.

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    • Once patch is dry put fuel in the tank.

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    • When tank is full check to see if there are any leaks in the patch. Leaks consist of fuel dripping or even air leak from patch.

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    • If there are leaks scrape off patch and repeat process.

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  12. Patching a 125 2 stroke fuel tank: step 11, image 1 of 1

    • When there are no leaks start riding. Your tank is now patched. Check up on patch after ride to make sure it is still sealed.

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Conclusion

To reassemble your device, follow these instructions in reverse order.

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