Topic: Tank Preservation

[Pwfyrcat1]

When I purchased the 750 I have, about a month now, it came with fuel in it.  I need to drain the fuel from it, but would like to know how to keep the interior from rusting?

Thanks

Discovered I had posted this in the for sale section  Okay, it was early when I posted.  I'll just be deleting the other one

[my78k]

In my oppinion the best way to store it (if it is going to be less than maybe a year is fill it to the brim with gas and stabilizer. If you don't want to store it full however I would say throw in a bottle of 2-stroke oil and slosh it around. Every so often take the tank and give it a good swirling to recoat the inside.

Dennis

[333]

I'm guessing you want to protect the tank while rebuilding the rest of the bike?  I've never been a fan of the liners available.  My theory is to de-rust and then keep fuel in it.  But if you are doing what I suspect, probably not the best idea.  So I would suggest taking some Marvel Mystery Oil and coating the innards of your tank.

I see by your signature that you are in my general area.  How close?

[TwoTired]

Fog the inside of the drained tank with WD-40.  Put the whole tank inside a large plastic bag.  And, just before you seal it, toss in a desicant bag.

Cheers,

[Pwfyrcat1]

Live in WV, commute to Montgomery.

[333]

Nice ride.  White's Ferry?  Or do you cross the river sooner.  Or at all?

[Pwfyrcat1]

route 9, 340, 270.  MCFD Gaithersburg...traffic isn't bad as long as get through Frederick by 0515 hour