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Old Mar 1, 2006 | 01:06 AM
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I have a very small dent on my gas tank. There are no creases. I thought about using something like a Ding King but i was told that the metal would be too think. Anyone have any segestions?
 
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Old Mar 2, 2006 | 09:24 PM
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Worked great on my f4i tank. I got one for christmas and used it with mixed results on my car, but the dime sized ding on my tank pulled out perfectly.
 
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Old Mar 2, 2006 | 09:34 PM
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The thinner the metal the better for pop out dent removal. Its the really thick metal that won't pop and needs to be tapped out. Give it a try, you aren't going to make it worse. The worst thing that could happen is that you pull too far and it give yourself a nipple on your tank. That might make riding more fun if you think about it......
 
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Old Mar 7, 2006 | 02:02 PM
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i used the ding king on my 05 ninja 500 about 3 months ago and it worked perfect. i recommend getting one and trying it on your F4i. i got mine at checker for about $30. its awesome.
 
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Old Mar 7, 2006 | 09:34 PM
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the tank is nothing more than a shell over the actual tank. you could take the shell off and then take a rubber mallet and work the ding out. ding should go back to normal after a few light hits.
 
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Old Mar 7, 2006 | 11:16 PM
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smash the whole top of the tank flat and let the wheelies begin
 
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Old Mar 8, 2006 | 12:19 AM
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lol, i think Kup125 has the right idea
 
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Old Mar 9, 2006 | 11:42 PM
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Dont smash the tank! You can still do tank and highchair wheelies without the tank being smashed. Believe me, I KNOW

Daniel Thompson
 
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Old Mar 28, 2006 | 03:40 AM
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ORIGINAL: kup125

smash the whole top of the tank flat and let the wheelies begin
well said
 
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