So whoever had it [2004 Sportster XL1200C] before me used a somewhat long self tapping screw for the oil tank cover on the left-side. Last night i must have gone over a bump or something and it punctured the very top of the tank. It would then leak when the bike is leaning/parked. To get it home we used a screw about the same size to plug it up which helped.

Where online would I be able to get an oil tank? I haven't had much luck.

Or perhaps is there some sort of fix i can do on it?

 

JB Weld?

 

you could have it welded.

 

I thought the tank was plastic...my bad

 

The tank is plastic, so I don't think welding is going to work too well.

Being it's in the top of the tank and the tank is not pressurized, a repair shouldn't be very hard. The trick is going to be getting the area clean of oil. I'd use a strong, slow curing epoxy for the patch, with a small piece of fiberglass mesh imbedded in the epoxy for strength.

 

Gas tank epoxy putty.
Put an o-ring under that screw you used.
Bubble gum and duct tape.

 

http://www.eastwood.com/tpo-teo-and-...-80w-iron.html
Plastic welder $70 bucks

 

+1....

Yea that would last a lifetime. Some lacquer thinner should clean up the oil.

 

I think I'm going to go this route. Awesome, thanks a lot!

 

I have that plastic welder. lol

Use it more then i thought i would.