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Czech · 05-08-2012, 10:56 PM

..the bike was sitting for 10 years with main tank empty, but the reserve tank had about a liter of old gas in it that I managed to get out. No sludge or rust just nasty old gas. I would like to clean it to make sure I do not plug the fuel filter, but not so sure how to go about it. Garden hose ? Vinegar ? Any ideas ?

Fellenz · 05-08-2012, 11:10 PM

i would let it soak in kerosine for a while, then swish it out with some new gas.

Just a thought....I'm sure someone has a much better answer than me

superdiver · 05-09-2012, 01:39 AM

I have the 84 700, and the reserve is a pain to get out. If it were easy I would take it out and clean it...lol

Czech · 05-09-2012, 08:22 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by superdiver

I have the 84 700, and the reserve is a pain to get out. If it were easy I would take it out and clean it...lol

I know. I did take it out ,since I want to do it right.

shadowrider482002 · 05-09-2012, 11:08 AM

Remove the petcock, that'll make it easier to empty the reserve.

Czech · 05-09-2012, 11:12 AM

OK guys, lets' make this clear. The tank is out no lines on it, no petcock. I just want to know what product to use to clean the inside. Thank you.

gdb069 · 05-09-2012, 12:39 PM

No rust; no sludge: just use a litre vinegar (mild acid) seal the tank and shake and let sit for a day on the reserve side or if there is a lot of gum use muratic acid.

G.

Czech · 05-09-2012, 12:41 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by gdb069

No rust; no sludge: just use a litre vinegar (light acid) seal the tank and shake and let sit for a day on the reserve side or if there is a lot of gum use muratic acid.

G.

...now that was helpful - thank you.

superdiver · 05-09-2012, 12:57 PM

How hard was it to remove the tank?

Czech · 05-09-2012, 12:59 PM

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Originally Posted by superdiver

How hard was it to remove the tank?

Well, you have to take the rear wheel off, remove part of a fender and then she just drops down. Was not too bad.

05-08-2012, 10:56 PM	#1 (permalink)
Czech Member Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: Winnipeg, MB CANADA Posts: 353	How to clean reserve tank... ..the bike was sitting for 10 years with main tank empty, but the reserve tank had about a liter of old gas in it that I managed to get out. No sludge or rust just nasty old gas. I would like to clean it to make sure I do not plug the fuel filter, but not so sure how to go about it. Garden hose ? Vinegar ? Any ideas ? __________________ 1983 VT750C

05-09-2012, 11:12 AM	#6 (permalink)
Czech Member Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: Winnipeg, MB CANADA Posts: 353	OK guys, lets' make this clear. The tank is out no lines on it, no petcock. I just want to know what product to use to clean the inside. Thank you. __________________ 1983 VT750C

05-08-2012, 11:10 PM	#2 (permalink)
Fellenz Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2011 Posts: 190	i would let it soak in kerosine for a while, then swish it out with some new gas. Just a thought....I'm sure someone has a much better answer than me

05-09-2012, 01:39 AM	#3 (permalink)
superdiver Member Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: Ketchikan, Alaska, salmon capital of the world! Posts: 918	I have the 84 700, and the reserve is a pain to get out. If it were easy I would take it out and clean it...lol

05-09-2012, 11:08 AM	#5 (permalink)
shadowrider482002 Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: Lincoln,CA. Posts: 197	Remove the petcock, that'll make it easier to empty the reserve.

05-09-2012, 12:57 PM	#9 (permalink)
superdiver Member Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: Ketchikan, Alaska, salmon capital of the world! Posts: 918	How hard was it to remove the tank?

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