XXitanium Posted May 17, 2020 Share Posted May 17, 2020 Has anyone done the Por-15 gastank lining procedure on a tank and then retained ownership of their bike for a long time? I'm wondering how it holds up over time. I bought a replacement for the dented tank on the Hurricane. I'd like to install it and not worry about any rust residue afterwards. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
blackhawkxx Posted May 18, 2020 Share Posted May 18, 2020 I have used one on a bike tank and retained but I have no clue now what brand it was so I guess that wasn't helpful. I had no issues with it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
XXitanium Posted May 18, 2020 Author Share Posted May 18, 2020 I did some Google research. It sounded like folks that had problems admitted they didn't do the cleaning and etching properly. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
XXitanium Posted May 18, 2020 Author Share Posted May 18, 2020 ...and apparently POR-15 have more than one product. Here is a claimed independent review of "The top three competitors": https://www.thedrive.com/reviews/32202/best-motorcycle-tank-sealer Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
superhawk996 Posted May 18, 2020 Share Posted May 18, 2020 The review appears to be based on reading what the products are supposed to do, not based on actually using any of them. There was very little information. I read their review on gasket sealers/gasket makers and wasn't too impressed. There was MUCH more information, some of it seeming to be incorrect. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rhubarbray Posted May 18, 2020 Share Posted May 18, 2020 There's quite a few others out there. Weirdly enough, some claim drying super hard gives it greater strength while others claim drying to a flexible film means it will never crack and peel. Which one is better? You decide. There are single component and multi component epoxies . https://www.dimecitycycles.com/red-kote-fuel-tank-sealer-liner.html https://www.caswellcanada.ca/epoxy-gas-tank-sealer.html https://www.aircraftspruce.ca/catalog/appages/gastanksealer.php?msclkid=af3911961a021df71bf34f5492c0a093&utm_source=bing&utm_medium=cpc&utm_campaign=TNT - Shopping - NB - Desktop&utm_term=4580153125315098&utm_content=All Products Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
superhawk996 Posted May 18, 2020 Share Posted May 18, 2020 I think I'd have a little more faith is something with a little flex, but if it bonds really well it shouldn't matter. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
XXitanium Posted May 24, 2020 Author Share Posted May 24, 2020 .Turn off earlier I had been looking at electrolysis for rust removal for an old cb750f tank. I'm thinking of doing that with the hurricane also. There's no lining in them from the factory is there? I just don't want to get rust clogging up my carburetors or put in the filter and having a filter get clogged either. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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XXitanium Posted May 24, 2020 Author Share Posted May 24, 2020 (edited) Gas tank philosophy. Avoid gas containing ethanol, especially if you're letting it sit over the winter etc. The first main thing assuming no pin holes, we don't want rust coming loose and getting farther into the fuel system. If there is rust in the tank - remove it. Beyond that, coat it to prevent future rust? I've had stock tanks with very little problems for many years. I probably should have completely drained the CBX tank when I hydro locked it and didn't know end end date on fixing it. ...I just don't know the state of this Hurricane replacement (what I can see doesn't look bad). Edited May 24, 2020 by XXitanium Philosophy is a word that should be spelled correctly. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
superhawk996 Posted May 25, 2020 Share Posted May 25, 2020 Get a borescope/endoscope camera and take a look around in there. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
XXitanium Posted May 25, 2020 Author Share Posted May 25, 2020 5 hours ago, superhawk996 said: Get a borescope/endoscope camera and take a look around in there. I like that idea. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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