I have found that removing the tank is easier than getting it back in. Patience is required for both r&r.
I am a fan of "The Works" toilet bowel cleaner for cleaning out rusty tanks.
Fuel tank removing
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- Lefty
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Re: Fuel tank removing
Been riding Hondas since 1964.
Current bikes:
1985 GL1200i work in progress.
2002 CB750 Nighthawk
Current bikes:
1985 GL1200i work in progress.
2002 CB750 Nighthawk
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Re: Fuel tank removing
I have to pull my tank for cleaning, but now I'm wondering if there is a good method of cleaning out the tank while in the bike ????
Matt
1983 GL1100 Aspencade
1975 XLCH Sportster
1995 Fatboy
1983 GL1100 Aspencade
1975 XLCH Sportster
1995 Fatboy
- todd54219
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Re: Fuel tank removing
Matt / Grumpy Chef, try looking here. http://ngwclub.com/forum/viewtopic.php?t=9142 I did it in my bike several years ago and no issues. Be patient, clean the bolt from time to time and you will have a clean tank.
Todd
Todd
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1976 Yellow GL1000
1966 White Honda CA95 (Baby Dream) under restoration - Done and sold
1976 Yellow GL1000
1966 White Honda CA95 (Baby Dream) under restoration - Done and sold
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Re: Fuel tank removing
You could also buy a 5 gallon pail Evapo-Rust http://www.evaporust.com/evaporust.html, first empty your tank completly then fill with product wait 48 hours, drain, rinse, fill with gas and you are done
Flat4Ben AKA Bernard Dubuc
79 GL1000 original (sold)
79 GL1000 being customized
09 BMW R1200RT (sold)
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79 GL1000 original (sold)
79 GL1000 being customized
09 BMW R1200RT (sold)
80 Yamaha XJ650
05 VTX 1800 F1
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Re: Fuel tank removing
Great info Todd and Flat4Ben .... Gonna look into using the electrolytic process... a $100 seems a bit steep to clean a tank, but if it means a quick and clean method, it might be worth it...
Thanks....
Thanks....
Matt
1983 GL1100 Aspencade
1975 XLCH Sportster
1995 Fatboy
1983 GL1100 Aspencade
1975 XLCH Sportster
1995 Fatboy
- LuckyEddie
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Re: Fuel tank removing
The pic shows what you're shooting for.
Tip: remove shocks, battery box, rear master from the frame, then detach swing arm from frame and roll the whole assembly out.
Tip: remove shocks, battery box, rear master from the frame, then detach swing arm from frame and roll the whole assembly out.
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LuckyEddie
1978 GL1000 Supercharged (Avitar)
1976 GL1000
1980 XS1100LG
1982 XV750J
1981 XV920RH
1978 GL1000 Supercharged (Avitar)
1976 GL1000
1980 XS1100LG
1982 XV750J
1981 XV920RH
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