RXX Posted April 20, 2019 Share Posted April 20, 2019 I am working on my tank right now. By right now I mean for the last few months. The interior had a bunch of shit in it that I have pretty much cleaned out. Thing is, it will prolly be at least a month before I get it installed and filled up. Is there something innocuous and cheap I can coat the inside with to keep it patent? WD-40? Mineral oil? Thin motor oil? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
redxxrdr Posted April 20, 2019 Share Posted April 20, 2019 (edited) Aircraft tubing is protected internally with linseed oil. I suspect that it would dilute in gasoline, when you get ready to use it. Or how about a small lamp, like those from a Christmas tree or nightlight. Drop it in, turn it on. Low , constant , heat should keep the tank dry. I used higher wattage bulbs in my catermaran hulls to dry them off season. Edited April 20, 2019 by redxxrdr 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
XXitanium Posted April 20, 2019 Share Posted April 20, 2019 1. eBay or Joe for a replacement? b. Why a month? A month shouldn't hurt it. C - hookers. D. Oddside's Red Ale. My bikes sit over winter with no problems. Are you considering Por-15 at all? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
superhawk996 Posted April 20, 2019 Share Posted April 20, 2019 Empty & dry, should be fine. Or install & fill completely. Or anything because it's only a month. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
blackhawkxx Posted April 20, 2019 Share Posted April 20, 2019 Empty in the gun safe which has a dryer in it. Or if it is hot and dry in the attic, that might be OK. Like said, the light bulb is a good idea also. I wouldn't trust the bare metal not to rust if you don't live in CA or AZ. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
XXBirdSlapper Posted April 20, 2019 Share Posted April 20, 2019 4 hours ago, RXX said: I am working on my tank right now. By right now I mean for the last few months. The interior had a bunch of shit in it that I have pretty much cleaned out. Thing is, it will prolly be at least a month before I get it installed and filled up. Is there something innocuous and cheap I can coat the inside with to keep it patent? WD-40? Mineral oil? Thin motor oil? XX tank? Was it rusty? If you etched it to remove rust add a little premix and slosh it around. Even without being full the vapors will protect it. Skip using ethanol and use pure gas. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RXX Posted April 20, 2019 Author Share Posted April 20, 2019 Thanks for the help guys. 8 hours ago, XXitanium said: Why a month? A month shouldn't hurt it. My bikes sit over winter with no problems. Are you considering Por-15 at all? 7 hours ago, superhawk996 said: Or anything because it's only a month. Well, by a month, I guess I mean up to 4 or 6. I get sidetracked easily and often. And yes, I thought about coating the inside, but jesus on a cracker, 85,000 miles, 20 years old, bike worth maybe $1200, why? I won’t be riding in 10 years. But tell me your experiences. I did it to a sportster about 30 years ago and do not remember anything about it. 4 hours ago, XXBirdSlapper said: XX tank? Was it rusty? If you etched it to remove rust add a little premix and slosh it around. Even without being full the vapors will protect it. Skip using ethanol and use pure gas. Yes, on my ‘99. It had an awful lot of what I assume is varnish. I have the fuel pump off, and can reach in there. I got a big speaker magnet in there and it did come out coated with rust, so I assume the shit left inside is the remains of all the negative karma that has flowed from me while riding to be bottled up there. Maybe I should leave it there, like Dorian Gray’s portrait. I vacuumed it out and am going to put a couple pounds of BBs in it to break up the rest. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
XXitanium Posted April 20, 2019 Share Posted April 20, 2019 Go find an old operable dryer. ...doesn't need a heating element... I think my wife would let me use our regular dryer and laugh at me. https://jacksontn.craigslist.org/app/d/bells-washer-and-dryer-set/6864959934.html Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
XXitanium Posted April 20, 2019 Share Posted April 20, 2019 I try to run only non-ethenol gas in my bikes. I keep a couple bottles of Stabil around also. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RXX Posted April 20, 2019 Author Share Posted April 20, 2019 1 hour ago, XXitanium said: I try to run only non-ethenol gas in my bikes. I keep a couple bottles of Stabil around also. Same here except for the Stabil Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
XXitanium Posted April 20, 2019 Share Posted April 20, 2019 2 hours ago, RXX said: Same here except for the Stabil Did you se the CL add? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RXX Posted April 20, 2019 Author Share Posted April 20, 2019 13 minutes ago, XXitanium said: Did you se the CL add? Yes. Jackson would be cclose to 8 hour round trip. I have BBS. Plus, they are round. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
XXitanium Posted April 23, 2019 Share Posted April 23, 2019 On 4/20/2019 at 10:59 AM, RXX said: I have BBS. Plus, they are round. “SAY AGAIN.” I did not copy. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
blackhawkxx Posted April 23, 2019 Share Posted April 23, 2019 31 minutes ago, XXitanium said: “SAY AGAIN.” I did not copy. I would guess that it is either this: or this 😀 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
XXitanium Posted April 23, 2019 Share Posted April 23, 2019 (edited) That's some funny stuff. LRM - little round media - or - long range missle.... Edited April 23, 2019 by XXitanium Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
superhawk996 Posted April 23, 2019 Share Posted April 23, 2019 BBs, being small & round, will be very slow at cleaning. And they're small enough to get into fittings/hoses so if you use them be sure they all get out. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RXX Posted April 23, 2019 Author Share Posted April 23, 2019 6 hours ago, superhawk996 said: BBs, being small & round, will be very slow at cleaning. And they're small enough to get into fittings/hoses so if you use them be sure they all get out. Small is a realtive term, of course, but I get your drift. This is a nekkid tank, so no hoses or fittings to get into. Once I put them in, I will use air pressure to knock them around, and a magnet and vacuum for removal. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
superhawk996 Posted April 23, 2019 Share Posted April 23, 2019 No fittings....I assumed you were talking about a gas tank, what is it? And I don't expect much to happen from blowing the BBs around, but it'll be interesting to get your report on it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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