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Thanks for all the comments and support.  I'm very pleased with the results.  Bike up and running again.  I am using Dave F mod carbs that are new to me (Thanks, Hawaii Mike) and am working on getting the jetting sorted, in between other projects.

RE: Igor Lumertz (PDR guy) process.  You are correct, except no glue stick tabs.  He had several right angle rods inserted through the filler opening used to apply pressure from inside the tank.  He also used a little heat and some taps with a small mallet on what looked like plastic tipped punches on the exterior.  Everything was done slowly and in small increments.  I was impressed with his skill, and very pleased with the outcome.

I am happy to be a 1%'er...  I'm on my way to buy a lottery ticket.

I am very happy to report that my dented RD400 gas tank has been resolved (see the after pic below).  I took the tank to PCH Dent Repair in Oceanside, CA.  Igor Lumertz, the owner, did an excellent job removing the dents without any damage to the 50 yr old original paint.  I watched the entire process and was amazed at how well it turned out.  Igor was very gracious and tolerated my many questions and comments as he worked out the dents.  I would highly recommend him. 

Thanks for the suggestions/comments.  I have an appointment with a local paintless dent repair guy on Sat.  Hopefully he will be able to remove the dent (fingers crossed).  I will follow up with the outcome after the weekend. 

I'm on the home stretch on my 1977 RD400 project.  I was preparing the tank to install and I am sad to say I dropped the tank and now have a good sized dent in the top.  Can anyone recommend where I can get this repaired.  I am in San Diego area, so I would prefer Southern California, but any suggestions would be appreciated.  Thanks, Bill

I'm doing a little wiring work on my 1977 RD400 and need to make some new leads from the wiring harness to the battery terminals.  The stock leads look like they are 16 awg.  Can anyone advise what gauge wire should be used for these leads?  Thanks, Bill