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Offline Pwfyrcat1

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Tank Preservation
« on: September 18, 2008, 08:00:42 AM »
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?

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Re: Tank Preservation
« Reply #1 on: September 18, 2008, 08:15:15 AM »
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.

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Re: Tank Preservation
« Reply #2 on: September 18, 2008, 08:16:26 AM »
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?
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Re: Tank Preservation
« Reply #3 on: September 18, 2008, 09:17:56 AM »
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.

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Re: Tank Preservation
« Reply #4 on: September 18, 2008, 02:47:02 PM »
Live in WV, commute to Montgomery.
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Re: Tank Preservation
« Reply #5 on: September 18, 2008, 07:31:03 PM »
Nice ride.  White's Ferry?  Or do you cross the river sooner.  Or at all?
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Re: Tank Preservation
« Reply #6 on: September 18, 2008, 08:04:50 PM »
route 9, 340, 270.  MCFD Gaithersburg...traffic isn't bad as long as get through Frederick by 0515 hour
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