653 split Gas tank

[Donellis 1]

Can I get the bottom plate welded on so it never leaks again? on my 653 fuel tank .screws have been strpped.

Edited November 7, 2016 by Donellis

[rjg854 11,360]

I will say yes!  The PO of my 854 did just that. And it doesn't leak. 

Edited November 7, 2016 by Ranger13148
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[Donellis 1]

Thanks Ranger.

[Racinbob 11,050]

I don't see why not. Another option is what I did on my 854. After installing a new gasket I used some liquid tank sealer that I found at a motorcycle shop. It never leaked again.

[WheelHorse79 271]

I second the use of a new gasket and the tank sealer.  I did this on my 854 and it hasn't leaked in 2+ years.  I recommend the 2-part epoxy tank sealer, as it hold up better over time than the single stage stuff.

[Mike'sHorseBarn 2,998]

This is some good info. I have a 753 with the 2 piece gas tank. It doesn't leak, but when i restore it, I want to put a new gasket on the tank, but I'm afraid of stripping the screws so I may just coat the inside of that tank and follow the age old saying "If it ain't broke, don't fix it!"

[Coadster32 793]

I beleive I used Yamabond without a gasket. (It's a Yamaha product, resistant to gas and oil.)That was well over 5 years ago now, with no problems.