Peepa Posted September 2, 2021 Share Posted September 2, 2021 I am in need of a gas tank for an injected Bird. I would love it to be for an 01 but I'm desperate at this point since I can't finish the tune till I get a tank that doesn't have rust in it Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SwampNut Posted September 2, 2021 Share Posted September 2, 2021 There are rust treatments for gas tanks, if it's not a matter of being totally damaged. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
XXitanium Posted September 2, 2021 Share Posted September 2, 2021 This how I'm going to do my CB900F tank. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Peepa Posted September 2, 2021 Author Share Posted September 2, 2021 2 hours ago, SwampNut said: There are rust treatments for gas tanks, if it's not a matter of being totally damaged. I didnt think it was bad and it's probably easy to save, however I did try one product that was supposed to eat the rust and it's still flaking off plugging the fuel system. I'm hoping I can find something that's useable to get the bike tuned before NEXXT and I'll clean the original tank over winter and reinstall it come spring. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
XXitanium Posted September 2, 2021 Share Posted September 2, 2021 Putting small screws in the tank and wrapping it up in a blanket in the dryer. (Poor man's bead blasting) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
XXitanium Posted September 2, 2021 Share Posted September 2, 2021 ...no heat. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rockmeupto125 Posted September 3, 2021 Share Posted September 3, 2021 Caleb......attempts to contact you by phone are unsuccessful. I need your address. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Peepa Posted September 3, 2021 Author Share Posted September 3, 2021 1 hour ago, rockmeupto125 said: Caleb......attempts to contact you by phone are unsuccessful. I need your address. Joe I didn't get anything with the phone so I sent you a PM here Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
superhawk996 Posted September 3, 2021 Share Posted September 3, 2021 19 hours ago, XXitanium said: Putting small screws in the tank and wrapping it up in a blanket in the dryer. (Poor man's bead blasting) Tumble polish, pretty cool idea. I occasionally have stuff that won't fit in my tumblers, I'll have to keep in mind that I have the much larger drum polisher by Electrolux also in the garage. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SwampNut Posted September 3, 2021 Share Posted September 3, 2021 5 minutes ago, superhawk996 said: Tumble polish, pretty cool idea. I occasionally have stuff that won't fit in my tumblers, I'll have to keep in mind that I have the much larger drum polisher by Electrolux also in the garage. I can tell you that tumbling the .50 BMG brass in the dryer was NOT good. Or maybe washer. Anyway, dented the fuck out of all the necks. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
XXitanium Posted September 3, 2021 Share Posted September 3, 2021 'Small screws" I know, not as sexy... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
singram Posted September 3, 2021 Share Posted September 3, 2021 I tried numerous methods without success a few years ago restoring a ZX6E tank. What ended up finally working like a champ was muriatic acid. It goes without saying, but gloves, a mask and goggles are a necessity and the cleanup is very messy. In hindsight I probably should have just sourced another tank for the effort, but it absolutely worked. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
blackhawkxx Posted September 3, 2021 Share Posted September 3, 2021 I also have used muriatic acid and then coated the tank. The acid did not harm the paint on the outside of the tank. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Peepa Posted September 3, 2021 Author Share Posted September 3, 2021 2 minutes ago, blackhawkxx said: I also have used muriatic acid and then coated the tank. The acid did not harm the paint on the outside of the tank. That's what I was trying to avoid but it seems near impossible to source a clean 01 tank so I'll probably do it to the black tank that I have that's also rusted and have it painted or just wait till I can find one used Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steve Smith Posted September 23, 2021 Share Posted September 23, 2021 I have a nice '02 tank for sale on ebay. Been properly prepped and coated with POR-15 tank coating ( the best product available in my opinion) One very slight area of metal imperfections. The pics and description say it all. My ebay name is gsroadmaster I'm asking just $295 plus shipping. Steve Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Peepa Posted September 23, 2021 Author Share Posted September 23, 2021 14 hours ago, Steve Smith said: I have a nice '02 tank for sale on ebay. Been properly prepped and coated with POR-15 tank coating ( the best product available in my opinion) One very slight area of metal imperfections. The pics and description say it all. My ebay name is gsroadmaster I'm asking just $295 plus shipping. Steve Thank you for the offer Steve but I happened to get my hands on a black 03 tank 2 weeks ago with help from Joe so I'm back up and running Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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