Topic: 1984 xv1000- reviving a buddies machine

[Dime]

I have my work cut out for me this winter. It came to me as a non runner. Air cleaner joints were off it and the carbs open to the elements. Both battery cable terminals are in need of replacement. Have to get that sorted before I can do a compression test. The oil looks clean anyway. Fully expect full tear down of carbs. Will have to see what the compression test says. Lots of other work to do including restoring the tank and seat. He also wants apes. Here is hoping he has a running bike first.

[Dime]

I have to remove rust from the tank. I read that white vinegar and nuts, bolts and chain might do the trick.

What do ya'll use?

I have to pull the fuel pump and make up a block off plate and gasket. Other than that it doesn't look too complicated.

I won't be charging him much for working on this bike. It all goes into the cb750 fund after the bills get sorted of course. Every little bit helps.

[Dime]

You don’t need nuts and bolts or a chain, simply a distilled white vinegar. Fill the tank, rotate it every day to soak, ensure you get the underside of the top too.

If you want faster results, Toilet bowl cleaner works. But you need to neutralize with baking soda and water after both treatments. A quick slosh of diesel, 2-stroke oil, whatever to prevent flash rusting.

If you throw nuts and bolts and chains in with vinegar, the vinegar will also attack them. What’s the point of that? The approach of tumbling in a dryer is silly, let the chemicals do the work in a passive fashion. Drain the tank. Done.

Right on. Thanks for the advice. Will start working on it shortly.