To see another excellent way to remove rust from the inside of a motorcycle gas tank using electrolysis click the link below . ua-cam.com/video/5QIZHAAJo8g/v-deo.htmlsi=AqoF72nWoA27K6Gc
@@tjansson8481 Thats pretty cool man .From Dallas to Chicago and then to N.J in 78 on a Buffalo..wow that must have been an epic trip ..I hope you took plenty of pix cause that would be great to look back on .The GT's are such neat bikes .I'm stoked to get this old gem back on the road .Won't be going as far as you did though .Thanks for watching and taking the time to comment. Cheers to you good sir 🍺
I had a old dryer that the heat element was done for and so out to my shop area it went. Then on my bike tank, I used a concoction of vinegar and molasses that I just filled the tank with it. After a few days (been a good minute now) I poured everything out. The inside of the tank looked like it had been chromed! Then I poured some Ospho in it and swirled it around till I knew everything was coated. That tank never ever rusted again.
@morgansword I like your idea with the vinegar and molasses. I'd heard good things about molasses being a great rust remover solution .To combine it with vinegar is innovative for sure .I'm going to give it a try .Thanks for the great comment. Cheers to you good sir 🍺
I love the cloths dryer idea! Don't think I would've thought of that. The only thing I might add to the process involves the final soaking with the vinegar. "Heat" is such a potent catalyst to the efficacy of the vinegar, that it can cut the soaking time down to about a third of the time needed when the vinegar is cold. Set that tank out in the sun all day in the summer. You'll be amazed at how much quicker that vinegar has gone to work!
I appreciate your job. My bike tank is highly affected by the rust inside. I had washed it using soap and petrol 2 time by jerking it. but the Rust is still alive. Thats why it had damaged my Carburetor. I will try this idea in few days. And then I will change my carburetor. Love from Bangladesh
@reazourrahamanrabbi5594 Hey thanks for watching and for taking the time to comment. I wish you best of luck with getting your gas tank clean.There is another method you may want to consider that also works very well .It's using electrolysis. I made a video about how to do it and it's linked in this videos description. If you get a chance you may find it very helpful. It's very nice to hear from friends of the channel in Bangladesh. Thanks again, cheers 🍺
Excellent tutorial. I especially liked the dryer method for agitation. The last tank I derusted, I used electrolysis . Great result, and thanks for sharing.
Thanks very much man . Yes the dryer agitation works so well its crazy .I've heard good things about the electrolysis method that you mention I'm anxious to give it a try . Might be worth a try for the next video . Cheers to you for the idea good sir .Also thanks for watching and taking the time to comment so kindly .
First run I do heavy purple degreaser just straight out of the jug. Then I put in a decent amount of dawn dish soap. And to top it off, lemishine. I found using this when polishing range brass helped really bring the shine out since its a mild acid. I use stainless steel pins. They are easy to rinse off after you are done. I just dump them into a bucket and use a sieve to get them out. You can make a tumbler out of a reclaimed electric motor or even an old corded drill. You can use a 5 gallon bucket and then stick the tank in there and wedge foam or whatever you have to keep it from moving. If you make a little cart for the bucket to roll on, you can use a rollerskate wheel or something as the drive, just chucked up in the drill. I just let them tumble for at least an hour. Then I will either do that again if its still nasty, or then I take it and fill it full of evaporust. I let that sit 24 hrs. Then I rinse it well with water, and then coat the inside with WD-40. I have rescued a ton of tanks, I don't like the tank liner epoxy. I'd rather get it back to metal and then just make sure to remember to store it full of non-oxy gas. That will keep it from rusting.
@genuismensa I like your idea of using the stainless steel pins , those would work great .I also agree with not using an epoxy liner when your finished.A bare metal interior that is well maintained is the best Your tumbler ideas are good too .But for me the dryer is best ...its ready to go , no mods required just stuff the tank in there and press go....done . Thanks for taking the time to watch and leave such a great comment. Cheers to you good sir 🍺
Ha ha ha thats a great idea ..using a dishwasher as a parts cleaner is brilliant..I like how you roll..Thank you for that one I'm sooo going to use that too..Thanks very much for watching and taking the time to comment. .Cheers to you good sir 🍺
An old friend/racing-mentor of mine; Don Framstead....used to race that WTR MONSTER! I'm so grateful to have had Him and that monster!...as a fellow competitor/ collaborator. great vid thanks
Hi Barden was your friend Don the well known racer and CRA board member who was involved in a tragic crash at Brainerd Speedway in Minnesota ? I just googled his name and found this info about a fellow named Don Framstead and figured the man you speak of may have been this unfortunate soul . He must have been a great guy as you say how fortunate you were to have him as a fellow competitor and collaborator . Thanks very much for watching and for taking the time to comment .Cheers to you good sir 🍻
@@TRyanLearnBikes yup, he helped a lot of folks get started in Road racing. I was in the same race that day...i was like WTF. His passing was one of the reasons i switched to Mountain bike racing. Keep your feet on the pegs!
Great lessons brother, only man who uses his brain ive come across, referring to diesel its my go to lube and cylinder breaker for siezed engines works every time
@@honewaatamokepumipi8135 Hey thanks man I really appreciate your kind comment. And yes Diesel is gold , such a great product ...great for heaps of stuff . Thanks again for watching and taking the time to comment. Cheers 🍻
Hahaha!! love your videos man. I got burned for $400 for the "professional" services of paint & rust removal on a tank. Never again. My subsequent tank repairs have been similar to yours but I've found ceramic stone polishing material (looks like rice) and a few hours tumbling does a great job. At the end, I've sprayed a bit of WD40 in the tank (after the baking soda) and it's great because it absorbs the water and leaves a light, oily residue that can be used for long term storage. Swish a little solvent around and it's ready for gas. Keep up the great content!!
@KensWorldRestorations Hey thanks very much. I appreciate your support. Yikes 400 bucks is a steep figure to swallow especially if the job was sub par .I like your process .It sounds like it would have been very effective. Thanks again for watching and for taking the time to comment. Cheers 👍
@@TRyanLearnBikes It was a great job actually - just really expensive. Same as the calipers I sent out first round and figuring out how to do it myself afterwards. These days I just focus on buying the right tools rather than throw money away on shop labour.
@KensWorldRestorations Thats a great approach, as long as you have the right tools you'll usually have a good shot at success. Just had a look at your channel. Your videos are great 👍. I can learn a lot from what you're doing .So I had to sub ...looking forward to future vids .
Good video - I have cleaned several tanks and only use vinegar. Fill tank up and put in some scrap nuts bolts tec. and let sit for 24 hrs while shaking tank several times - drain tank, strain vinegar and reuse for another 24 hours, remove and rinse tank out with baking soda water twice then get all the pieces out and use Marvel Mystery oil for flash rust protection. One hint is to count the pieces you put in the tank to make sure you have removed all of them and inspect the tank to see if a 3rd vinegar treatment is needed. Most times a 3rd treatment is not needed.. Shaking the tank multiple times is really needed and a key element to rust removal.
@Krispy1011 These are some great tips , thanks .I've never heard of Marvel mystery oil .I'll have to look into that one a little deeper. Curious if you have ever tried electolysis .I tried it once and was shocked at how good the results were .If you had time and you were interested in seeing the results, check out the video I made about it..Thanks again for your great tips and for taking the time to comment. Cheers to you good sir 🍻
@@TRyanLearnBikes Thanks for the reply and I have never tried electrolysis, it sounds interesting, maybe I'll give it a try whenever I do another tank of mine or help a friend do a tank.
Bringing back my Yamaha 1970 AT1 125 Enduro. Did empty tank back in 1997 so hopefully not to bad in there and bike was always parked inside. Fingers crossed. Thanks on vid!
@VintageGearMan Oh man that sounds like a lovely vintage machine you have there .I hope you have success getting her cleaned up and running fine .Thanks for watching and for taking the time to comment. Cheers to you good sir 🍻
Wow, what a transformation on the inside of your gas tank. Your cleaning procedure worked perfect. I have a completely stock 1978 Honda 750 I will try this on. Thanks.
@@insanecnc Well thank you very much .Ya the results were quite good for sure .A bone stock 78 Honda 750 is a very cool machine..You're a lucky man .I hope you get similar results when you clean up your tank .Thanks for watching and for taking the time to comment so kindly. Cheers 🍻
@tedge19 Hey Terry , thank you very much I really appreciate you watching and for taking the time to comment so positively. Good luck with you tank .Not sure if you have looked at using the electrolysis method as an alternative. It can also produce fantastic results. I did make a video about how to do it shortly after I made this video .I was quite surprised at how well it worked too. Thanks again it's great to hear from bikers in the U.K . Cheers 🍻
My “new” (to me) 1978 XL350 now has a date with the kitchen cabinet. Lots of nuts and bolts in the shop and the tractor will donate the diesel so it’s all good. Thanks.
@dougsmith7580 Well now thats a pretty cool machine you have right there .I wish you best of luck getting that beauty up and running. It'll be a great bike to have lots of fun on and quite a collectible unit for those in the know .Thanks for watching and for taking the time to comment. Cheers 🍻
I've done this on. Honda tank many years ago. Finished it off with an epoxy tank liner product. The epoxy isn't bothered by the gasoline and it is a permanent fix.
@roym.9875 Well sir .Opinions differ greatly regarding the epoxy tank liner products out there .I think the main failure factor is lack of proper preparation. You obviously did it right .Calling it a permanent fix may be a stretch though . Time is a powerful obstacle to beat .But fingers crossed you'll never have to worry about it .Thanks for watching and for taking the time to comment. Cheers 🍻
Wow, what great results and really doesn't harm the tank. I know things can flash rust almost overnight if not protected. Great Video TR .............................................JB..
Ya man the results were surprising for sure .I was shocked to see how well that tank actually cleaned up .And flash rusting seems to happen the moment air gets to the raw metal ,so you've got to be quick to stop it .Thanks for watching and taking the time to comment J.B. much apprciated .Cheers🍺
Thanks very much for the great comment .I'm curious ,did you still add some sort of soda or acid to the distilled water to make it a good electrolyte ?
@@TRyanLearnBikes on the gt750 I used evaporust & left it in my dining room next to the radiator,came out like new,swooshed some distilled water around it & that stopped the flash rusting,on the dt I had to take a more aggressive approach & I used something called de-ox c by built & hammer,both products are good with paintwork,back to the dt ,the tank itself was in good condition but the inside was very rusty,& it had this black stuff that was incredibly difficult to remove,so it took 3 treatments with the de-ox c.& took me a few weeks to finally get rid of the rust,but now it’s really good & still has its original lining,I’m not a fan of lining tanks because the ethanol will eventually break down the lining,there’s a johnnys vintage cycles video on his guy removing the lining,& trust me it’s horrifying to remove
@bluehazeboy Ah ..ok I understand 👍. Yes I'm very cautious about using any sort of liner products. They eventually fail and then impossible to remove .I like your idea of using distilled water for flash rust avoidance .Thanks for the excellent information 👌 Cheers good sir 👍
Excellent tutorial. I have used pretty much the same method over the years. Only difference was I used a 2 liter bottle of Cokeacola instead of water or vinegar. Great video!
Hey Eric thank you very much sir .I have heard that coke is an excellent fluid to use in this situation and have seen some pretty surprising results in other youtube videos . I may give it a try to compare effectiveness with my next tank cleaning opportunity . Thanks again for your continued support .Cheers 🍺
Thank you very for such a gracious comment. I appreciate you saying that .The results were surprising to me as well. I knew that method would work but I didn't think it would be that good . Thanks again for watching and taking the time to comment. Cheers to you good sir 🍺
Impressive to dump that tank inside the house haha. I just tried electrolysis for the first time, and while i hope i never have another rusty tank, i look forward to trying again. Vinegar is my usual method and have had some pretty great results
Yes man I've heard great things about using electrolysis Definitely want to give it a try .Thanks for watching and taking the time to comment I really appreciate your support. Cheers to you good sir 🍺
@georgemalkin6546 Well George sometimes people just leave them out for garbage once they don't heat up anymore and you can find em gor free .Keep a sharp eye out and you may get lucky
@@georgemalkin6546 If you have a cement mixer, it works just as well, and you don't have to hide what you're doing from the wife. Unless you're using the duvet to pack it out.
Just finished trying your method on a 65 year old Royal Enfield tank. Amazing results👍 not as nice as your Suzuki tank but still amazing improvement. I too had chunkery! My results might have been better. Had I used more odd pieces. Are used all of the same types of screws. I also counted them to make sure that I was getting every piece back out of the tank.🤣 The next tank, I will use a wider range of hardware sizes and shapes. I purchased a bore camera and eventually found the correct plugs. Thanks so much for posting your video. Looking forward to trying it on the next tank. Thanks again for your video. Wear your your eye protection?✌🏻
Hey Thomas ,thats a vintage old tank you're working on right there ,65 years ,wow must be a pretty cool bike attatched to that for sure . Glad you had some solid results with the method used in this video . I was able to get some pretty good results using the electrolysis method too,you may want to consider giving it a try on your next tank .I have a video on how to do it if you're interested . Snagging yourself a borescope was a wise move ,those things have such a wide range of applications ,I use mine often . Safety glasses are usually a given most of the time but in this case case I got lucky and the fail was well worth the laughs . Thanks for taking the time to watch and comment so positively .Cheers to you good sir 🍺
@derrickmurphy9859 Hey Derrick thanks man , much appreciated. You make a great point. If I'd have kept the tank full I could have avoided all that kaos..Thanks again Cheers 🍻
Seen one guy shaking his gas tank with his lawn mower tire he strapped it to the lawn mower and had the one-wheel up off the ground and he just let it like idol in first gear for a while.... I use muriatic acid in my motorcycle gas tank in it made it like brand new inside too
I bought a used Porsche and the ash tray was disgusting. Soap & water did not clean it. A few tablespoons of muriatic acid left for a few hours brought it back to shiney brand new condition.
@@TRyanLearnBikes There's always a gallon jug in my cellar. When the trailer connector starts growing green stuff and you have a bad connection, dip a q-tip in acid and spin it inside the connector. Always rinse with baking soda after, and coat with dielectric grease too. I learned to use it 50 years ago. My relatives had a cement pool, & every spring we scrubbed with the acid straight out of the bottle. Glad I wore glasses, because we didn't know there was any such thing as safety goggles back then.
@savage22bolt32 OK I'm sold ...definitely going to source me some of that magic liquid .And safety glasses will be a must because there won't be any second chances with that stuff..Thanks for taking the time to leave such a great comment. Cheers 🍻
I followed the same process with the tanks on a pair of 1982 Honda CT110’s I recently picked up. Did their small auxiliary tanks too. Only difference is I used Evaporust which works great but runs at $29/gallon at harbor freight. I found the tumble dryer part quite amusing because I did the same thing with each tank. Lucky the Mrs was out at the time 😂. After rinsing with dish soap and water and drying with a heat gun I coated the inside with a 50/50 mix of gas and clean engine oil. They look great now. Glad I discovered and subscribed to your channel, your videos are quick and to the point and have lots of energy. Wish I had that water buffalo of yours 👍🏼
@@gregc6661 Hi Greg , I like the idea of using a heat gun to help dry out the tank faster ,I should have thought of that . Using Evaporust type stuff works super well but the cost is a bit prohibitive for me and just trying to use everyday household stuff was part of the angle on this particular video so I went that route . I also should have used 2 stroke oil to give it the final rinse not diesel .It would have been a better choice as the old buffalo is a two stroke machine . Your 50/50 oil gas mixture is a good solution too. Thanks for watching and commenting and most definately thanks very much for subscribing .I truely appreciate it .Cheers to you good sir .🍺
Cleaning Vinegar works wonders! No need for muratic acid.After rust is removed,wash the tank out with water and baking soda.Then I recommend using a quality liner(Damon Redcoat). Any pinholes can be covered with solider.I use a huge soldier iron for doing stained glass.
I like the idea of finishing up with a liner .Just have'nt been able to find one that I'm confident enough with because there are many horror stories out there with ones that fail over time and really make a mess of things inside the tank . Fixing with lead is something I'd like to try as well and will definately give it a try in an upcoming video .Thanks for watching and for taking the time to comment .Cheers 🍺
Hi Ricardo ,thanks very much .I was able to remove the diesel by rinsing out the tank a few times with a little bit of regular gasoline .If I was to do this rust removal process again I would use a little bit of two stroke oil to stop it from flash rusting . That way it would mix better with fuel and be fine if it wasn't totally removed as it would be ok to run through the engine .The bike make smoke a bit for a short time but not for long . Hope that helps . Good luck ahead with your tank .Thanks again for watching and for taking the time to comment .Cheers 🍺
@@TRyanLearnBikes Thanks for this update! Yeah, I really like the 2-stroke oil idea! I will go with that. I'm starting this project tomorrow/Saturday on a 1990 FZR1000 I just bought 🙂 Thanks, again.
@@TherapyWithRicardo You're very welcome .A 1990 FZR 1000 is a really cool bike ,what a lovely bike to choose for a project machine . There is another option you may want to consider for tank rust removal .I tried using electrolysis for the first time last month and was very surprised at how well it actually worked . If you had a chance and were interested to have a look at how it played out its one of my latest videos called "Electrify your rusty gas tank-shocking results ". You may find it to be an intersting option to try .Either way good luck ahead with your resto project .Cheers my friend 🍺
Well thank you very much . I appreciate you actually taking the time to comment and let me know you liked the video .And also to have enough trust in my channel to become a subscriber .I genuinely value having you on board. Cheers to you good sir 🍺
‼️ Whatever you do don’t use that chain!!! (When I saw him drop that chain in that tank my stomach sank lol)My brother brought me over my nephews vt750 tank because he had tried to use that exact same type of chain to do this very thing. I tried everything to remove it but never could. I ended up cutting the bottom side out of the tank to find this tank had a metal vent tube that went from the bottom of the rear of the tank to the top near the cap and this chain had gotten wrapped around that tube every which way. No way it would have come back out. I’m sure this tank he is using in the video is wide open as it’s older but just wanted to give that warning. And I did get it all welded back up 👍🏻and he’s had no problems since.
Hey man you make a very valid point . There can be odd vent tubes and all kinds of anomalies out there that could cause a problem in extracting things that you put in a tank . I'll make a point of adding a warning in the description of the video . Thanks for taking the time to comment on that issue .
Great video, will try this method. Just one question if you read this, as I'm going on holidays for about 10 to 12 days, can I leave the vinegar in the tank for long? thanks.
Well sir leaving the vinegar solution in your tank for a couple of weeks will be fine . I have had no issues leaving vinegar in tanks for way longer than that . Its such a low acidic concentration that you don't have to worry at all about any negative effects .Enjoy your holidays and good luck with your tank . Cheers buddy👍
They say there is a fine line between genius and insanity 🤔 ... and, I do believe I just witnessed a genius 😃 ... I hope your wife didn't notice the genius 😂🤣 But seriously, Terry, wow, great stuff 😁👍👍
Ha ha ha ..thanks very much Wayne. Love your comments,they are always so well thought out. I think I'm closer to the insanity line than genius side of things thats for sure .I'm sure my ex would agree. Thanks again cheers my friend 🍺
Heck ya man ,I was stoked to see how well it cleaned up using an old school method my dad always spoke of . Thanks very much for watching and for taking the time to comment and support the channel .I appreciate you doing that .Cheers to you goosd sir 🍺
@henrysmith8012 yes I've heard good things about muriatic acid .I like your rotisserie idea ..the wife wasn't exactly on board with the dryer concept. Thanks for taking the time to comment. Cheers 🍻
Aye....a woman that understands the need for these things is a treasure....mine made not one objection to my using the basement rec room to build a 1970 Sportster, a 54 pan/shovel and an 80 KZ750 cafe racer in over the years....the dryer tip is gold....I have two sets of fat bobs to do.
@TheWolfsnack Very cool man .Your wife sounds like a diamond 💎. Great women like her are few and far between. That's a fine stable of machines you have had man ...very nice bikes for sure . Oh yes the dryer tumbler works really well. I'm sure you'll have good results. Thanks for watching and for taking the time to comment. Cheers to you good sir 🍺
Great information for cleaning out the rust sans chemicals, yes, yes, yes top tips. The tank in the dryer, your lady is definitely a keeper. Do you have any information on removing a failed liner, probably a "Red Coat' as it is red colored and peeling off in huge strips? Many thanks.
@davidpeel8431 Hi David .Thanks very much for your kind comments. Regarding trying to remove the failed liner may come down to finding a pro shop that can sand blast the interior with specialty nozzles designed to get in and around the curves of the tank .There may be acids that could work but I don't know of a specific one to tell you .I do know that sandblasting is very effective. Hope that helps. Cheers 🍻
Hey Thomas Thanks very much for the great comment . That expansion plug was from a local plumbing supply house but I did see many variations available on Amazon .Use the key words Expansion plugs and you will see tons of options. But when I get a chance I will add a link in the description to exact one I used .Thats a good idea because i've have a few requests as to where I found it . Thanks for the idea .Cheers
If you spray a bunch of WD40 inside while it’s still wet, you won’t have to worry about flash rust at all. The WD stands for “water displacing” it literally shifts the water away from the metal and replaces it with a thin film of oil that will dry and leave a protective coating.
Ok, so I'm old and a dunce but even google didn't help me with that use for sod bicarb 'WOLD TUC'. Anyone? Oh, and thanX for the gas tank share! A channel says a super Corrosion stopper is automatic transmission fluid. The makers put something very special in ATF to guarantee no formation of rust in trannys.
@G.Fahsko Hey that's some good information right there. ATF transmission fluid would work great in this situation. Thanks . I'm surprised anybody actually looked at that list of alternative uses for bi carb .Especially as it wasn't on the screen for very long . WOLB TUC.....hmm ..ya might have to approach that one from a different angle Thanks for watching and for taking the time to comment Cheers buddy 🍺
I used a combination of naval jelly and aquarium gravel and shake well, gravel is small and sharp edged easy to get out. Then after drying for a day or two coat the inside, there are several products for this, I do not remember the name of the one I used.
@eddiej.2354 Thanks very much for the great comment. You may have to be creative with an agitation method if its too big for the dryer .Let me know what you come up with when you get your project underway .Thanks again. Cheers 🍻
I wish I had your handy fixing ability. I have a hard time with this kind of stuff. I do enjoy your content . I was at a rally last week I was showing some of the guys your channel . The dryer I am not sure I would get the green light to use the dryer My wife would not be impressed . Man you really got that tank cleaned up. I hear ya about GoPros being glitchy I am always fixing adjusting re starting but for the most part they work great .Enjoyed this video well done.I have a friend coming in Sept to see Fri 13 th from OHIO . I put out my first video I have so much footage to go through and try and tell the story.
Nice of you to say Kev ,thats super kind . Also thank you for sharing out my channel with some of your buddys Ya the dryer angle may be a tough sell in some households but if you can swing it ,it works great The Sept Friday 13th should be good , hopefully we can connect up there and catch up in person .Your pal from Ohio should enjoy that event for sure Looking forward to your next video ,with lots of footage you'll have a fun time piecing it all together .And knowing you you'll have the perfect music to go with it . Thanks again Kev .Cheers buddy 🍺
@@TRyanLearnBikes On the 2nd Wednesday of each month you have to drive around the town before the G men and you will surely find a dryer or two at the curb. Don't let the wife use it! It's YOURS! BWAHAHA!
Hi John .The inspection camera is a Ralcam steering borescope inspection camera for cell phone use . The user guide says ts from the H4A series .I dont see a particular model number anywhere on the box .It was purchased from Amazon .Hopefully this info will help . Thanks for watching .Cheers 🍺
@johnmosetti545 My pleasure John . Yes sir it would have been great to see the Yankees take it this year ..Crossed fingers for next year. Cheers buddy 👍
Well there is another way you may want to consider . Electrolysis can be very effective and has very little effect on harming the base metal . You can see how I used it on a tank with good success , click the link in the pinned comment if you'd like to have a look .Cheers
Can you speak a bit to how you built that bung? I have an old Triumph that I’d like to do this with. The gas cap is far from a tight seal. Also, there doesn’t seem to be such a pronounced collar that your Suzuki tank has in this video? Would love an idea of the materials, as I cannot quite understand how you built that just by looking at it.
Hi Kyle , That plug you're talking about is not something I built . They are a fairly common item used in the plumbing and gas fitting industry ..If you google expansion plugs you'll see many variations that may suit your needs . But I did see the one I used ,its available on amazon its called " LASCO 13-1818 Economy Rubber Test Plug With Easy Grip Wing Nut , 2 Inch" They are fairly inexpensive ( about $10 Dollars ). But there are more robust versions available that you may like better . Hope that helps .Cheers buddy 🍺
Citric acid in a 50/50 mix. Leave it to stand for as long as necessary, drain out, wash out, job done. Your method DOES NOT remove all traces of rust. Where the top pressing is seam welded in the factory to the lower pressing, you’ll never get aggregate deep down into that area. Whereas an acidic liquid will. 45 years of classic bike resto experience and this has always worked. Other methods tried, this one works.
How does vinegar not count as an acidic liquid similar to citric acid ? .Maybe you need to watch the whole video and see the entire process before you condem its effectiveness .
Citric acid is normally bought as a powder, it works out way cheaper than vinegar and isn't smelly. I think your agitation method is good, but I'm sure there's an epic amount of rinsing needed to get the bits out!
@@mickleblade The smell of the vinegar decreases as the process eveolves ,by the end there is almost no smell at all ,as was mentioned in the video .Removing the bits did'nt take much effort at all ,no epic amount of rinsing as you suggest but you would have seen that if you had actually watched the whole video . As you are a 45 year classic bike resto expert I'd love to hear your opinion on removing rust using electrolysis . I made a video about how I did it and how effective it was for me .If you have the time and care to offer an opinion here's the link below .But May I suggest you watch the entire video before you point out the flaws . ua-cam.com/video/5QIZHAAJo8g/v-deo.htmlsi=z1QhaANYhquvuwN6
Methyl Hydrate is hydroscopic and inexpensive. it also evaporates quickly and in small amounts will not contaminate fuel. Its very good for removing water from fuel tanks
Just buy bulk citric acid. I buy anywhere from 2.5 gallon buckets to 5 gallon buckets. To give you an idea how far it goes, an 1/8th cup would easily do that tank and still be perfectly viable to remove rust on other components after. An hour in the dryer on its lowest heat setting and you would have been done. Even getting the dryer hot first and just running the fan after might be sufficient. Rinse with water. No need for baking soda. Anything above 80F 26C makes it very effective. 90F 32C is ideal. Rust is easy. Dealing with fuel residue and failed liners, or what ever other additives a person has used... Those can be a real challenge to remove.
@@TRyanLearnBikes same back, I've been doing since Regan, Navy, construction equipment mechanic, crane inspector. Run a small engine shop now, Thanks again!
@@congerthomas1812 Holy Moly man ,"since Regan" is a fantastic reference .I can relate in big way even though I'm up here in Canada . You have excellent credentials with your past work experience , A master mechanic for sure Anyone lucky enough to work as an apprentice for you should be absorbing as much knowlege as possible . If you started a youtube channel you could make some good coin just sharing your knowledge .Something to think about .
@@TRyanLearnBikes I've had one kid at work move up, the rest I sent back to tire boy. Have a hopeful now. I enjoy building things, from muzzleloaders to bb mopars. Have 2 kids both outgoing but not mechanics. I tell folks it's not a failure,now you know what doesn't work. Good chat!
@@buzzedalldrink9131 Thanks very much. That borescope I used in the video is a Ralcam articulating borescope .Bought on Amazon for 185 .00 dollars. It works very well. There's been no issues with it so far and I do use it quite a bit .The fact that it can bend 180 ⁰ at the tip is an excellent option I highly recommend .Hope that helps .If you have any more questions let me know and I'll try and answer as bestvas I can .Cheers 🍺
I just cleaned a tank off a Suzuki LT230S and I cleaned it like I do when I polish bullet cases. I put it in a tumbler with corn hauls and it cleaned up nicely. Maybe because the tank was plastic it didn't stick so well so it came off easy. Before I got a tumbler to slip it in I taped it to the top of a case tumbler and filled the tub with bullets and the top was the tank. I flipped it over after a few hours. No muck left in there. And it had dried and harden gas in there that came off like chunks of plastic or dirt clogs. Try it out. I should make a video but I don't do editing.
@@d.l.horton2093 Wow that sounds like a very interesting process. I'd love to see the results up close .I've heard that things like corn bits and walnut shells and things like that can works wonders .I encourage you to make a short video on how you do it .You don't need to edit just use your phone and shoot step by step in order .You'd get thousands of views for sure .
@@TRyanLearnBikes I just got a chance to put the tank on the bike and run it off its own tank. I shook it upside down one more time before installing it and got a few more grains of corn out again that were trapped somewhere and ran a full tank of gas through it. The filter that I put on it has caught a few pieces of dust but no corn and no clogging. I would say its cleaned. I am going to make a video and maybe throw in the before and after video of the bike smoking like a steam train and after the rebuild it not smoking anymore. Or a seperate one. Look for it.
@d.l.horton2093 Thats excellent I'm glad to hear it's all back together and running fine.Id definitely love to see a video of the process and I think many others would too.You may have a viral video on your hands .Shoot me a link when it's up and I'll help promo it if it proves to be a solid video .Good luck .Cheers 🍺
You really need to disable the heat in the dryer or you’ll have some issues. You should have dumped the soda in when there was still 4l of vinegar in it 😁 WaterDisplacer-40 is a great final step 👍🏻
@spotthedogg Good points.My dryer has a no heat setting that just rotates the drum with cool air .I made the assumption that people wouldn't turn the heat option on .I should have mentioned that for sure . Not sure I agree about the baking soda timing .I flushed the tank multiple times with baking soda not just the one time seen in the video..again I assumed too much from the viewer. And your final step recommendation of water displaced-40 is a great idea for sure .Thanks for watching and taking the time to comment. Cheers 🍻
Hey Michael ,yes you are quite right .I missed the mark using diesel fuel instead of two stroke oil . As the bike is a two stroker it should have been obvious for me to go with that .Thanks for watching and for taking the time to comment .I appreciate your input .Cheers to you good sir 🍺
No was that $20 Canadian or USD???? Haha. Jk. Great video. That old water buffalo looked great! And the tank was spotless after. Dryer hack is genius. And I’m going to try the baby spit method from now on. Cheers!
Definitely Canadian coin ,the exchange rate is way out of my league to buy anything in US dollars . Cool that you recognized the old Buffalo ,many have no idea what that old beast is .Just did the carbs and a few other tweaks .hopefully get it on the road this year .And yes that baby spit and polish is magic , my little grandy Bo cleaned up the outside of the tank beautifully .Thanks very much for watching and taking the time to comment I truely appreciate your continued support .Cheers to you good sir 🍺
@glennmize9057 Hi Glenn I found it on Amazon. The name and actual part number is listed in the video description. Just click on that and scroll down .You'll find it there .
@@theaustralianconundrum Well thank you very much my fellow senior citizen I genuinely appreciate you watching and commenting and also subscribing thats very kind of you . Cheers to you good sir
@@kevinwest3689 Hi Kevin ,yes tank liner solutions can work ok but unless you can get it absolutly perfect inside the tank ,(which is incredibly hard to do) ,that stuff can be a nightmare . I have a tank in getting profesionally done now where they sandblast the inside of the tank and the results are exceptional as their track record shows , zero failure in 30 years so far . But you are right the Buffalo deserves better . Cheers
hi, nice tricks in your VDO !! - btw, what do you think of phosphoric acid ? isn't it the best because after treatment it gives a protective coat against rust. A last question, as french I cant understand what's "wolb tuc" :((
Thank you ,much appreciated . Not much experience with phosphoric acid so I can't offer any valid info . Regarding the phrase "Wolb Tuc " if you read it backwards you'll get it . Thanks again for watching and taking the time to comment .Cheers
@skualpascal6684 . Ya, its a poor reference to an old slang term .I didn't think anyone would actually read the examples given as it flashed so quickly. You're the only one who caught it so far .Full marks to you on your observational skills
@@TRyanLearnBikes Lol, I looked it up 'wolb tuc' the first time I read that on here a few months ago, but couldn't find anything & just figured it was a Cannuck thang so I gave up...but today, I thought to read it backwards & being from here in Northern Cali, I started howling!!😆🤣 You're too cool & too funny my man! I just did this on my '82 CB900F, only I used muriatic acid instead from the pool supply store down the street. I HIGHLY reccommend that stuff as it came out looking galvinized as the day it was made & then I only needed to slosh around some 2-stroke mixed gas I use in the weed eater! Long time sub here, so cheers indeed! 🤙🍻
Hi Geoffrey , that particular plug was from a local plumbing supply dealer .But I have seen the exact one available on Amazon for around 10 dollars .If you search the term "Expansion Plug " you should see many types and variations that may suit your needs . Hope that helps .Good luck .Cheers 🍺
Ha ha ..thanks young William. Every tool typically has multiple uses if you have a good imagination. No diesel ownership here buddy I'm out collecting ditch bottles just to make enough money for dinner. Thanks again my pedigree chum. Cheers 🍻
Yes the results were very good for how easy it was to do .I was actually quite surprised too. I'm going to try electrolysis for another video to compare how well that method performs .Thanks for taking the time to comment .Cheers🍺
Nice job. But diesel degrades over time and is not suitable for long term storage. It turns into gunk that is also difficult to flush out. Ask any boat owner. Kerosene works perfectly.
@@Attackzone2010 Oh jeez ..ya that can be an issue with heavily corroded tanks .What is your next move ? Abandon and replace or try and repair with a tank liner solution?
Since the tanks off a water buffalo, should have used some 2 stroke oil instead of diesel! Bike would never notice the difference! :D I used to have a '72 H2 back in the early 80's. Similar fun factor.
Had to look up what "Marvel Mystery Oil " was because the name sounded made up to me .But sure enough its a real thing and perfect for the task at hand .Thanks for the education .Cheers to you good sir 🍺
Well yes you could but the first part of the process is to physically scrape the rust away then flush out the big particles . Vinegar needs time to work its magic .Its just more cost effective to use soapy water for stage one . Thanks for watching and taking the time to comment .Cheers
@@TRyanLearnBikes Oui mais je suis professional et pour moi le temps est de l'argent et pour éliminer le tartre s'il y en a j'ai d'autres produits. Merci et bon tuto tout de même.
@@movietribe2048 Ah yes ,,ok I can appreciate your position ,time is definitely money . As a professional have you ever used electrolysis as a method to remove rust ? I tried it on one of my tanks and was quite impressed with the results .If you you have the time and were interested , I have a video about it.I'd be curious to hear your thoughts about the process . Thanks and cheers to you good sir 🍺
Put Ospho in the tank after you clean the it [and let it dry over night],swish around to coat the inside and let it do its work for 2 days and the tank won't rust inside again.t. A quart will do the job and You can save the Ospho for the next job. Ospho is PHOSPHORIC ACID that turns the rust [iron oxide] that becomes iron phosphate that coats the tank and stops rust from forming again/ CAUTION READ THE DIRECTIONS AND WORK OUTSIDE IF YOU DON'T HAVE A FUME HEAD. Ospho comes from many suppliers but be sure which version you get.
Its worth mentioning that you should unplug and tape up the lead to the heating element if your gonna stuff it full of blankets for hours.......also it was easy to talk the wife into this because its her gas tank lol
@aaronrose186 Well Aaron I guess you could do that if your dryer doesn't have a tumble feature with no heat ..ya thats probably a good idea. It really wasn't something to worry about with my machine so it didn't cross my mind I figured most machines had the same option .But you make a valid point Thanks .How did your wife's gas tank work out ? We're you able to get it cleaned out okay?
Ya ..using the good blankets off the bed may not sit well with the better half . Thanks for watching and for taking the time to leave a great comment .Cheers
Didn't see the drying machine coming! Fair play to ya mate, great idea but I foresee many, may idiots rumbling their tanks into aluminum foil balls!!!! LOL!
@kevinchamberlain7928 Thanks Kevin ...ya man the dryer works extremely well. But you make a great point , there will be a few characters who may not pack the tank in there solid enough and could end up with a crumpled ball of metal. Makes me wonder if I shouldn't have added some sort of disclaimer in the the description...lol.. Thanks for the great comment. Cheers 🍻
Hi Tim ,yes I have heard mixed opinions about the product you mentioned .The overall consensus is just what you say "not worth it ". I think the idea behind that product is that is supossed to repair small leaks which it may do but for some reason it doesn't seem to last long .Maybe due to the variation in the technique of actually applying the stuff . I'm guessing the acid part worked ok for removing rust but toxic chemicals are kind of a hassle to work with .Thanks for taking the time to watch and comment .Cheers good sir .🍺
Ya they are a good old reliable machines .It's great that you recognized the old kettle. Many have no idea what that beast is .Thanks for taking the time to comment. Cheers 🍻
Ya the 13 liters required may be a stretch for most . But if you're into pickling ,not so much . I guess I was just aiming at saying its a fairly common household item easily available pretty much anywhere .
@Tensquaremetreworkshop ok thats perfect. Typically those tanks are fairly small so not much vinegar required. I hope you get some good results. Cheers 🍻
To see another excellent way to remove rust from the inside of a motorcycle gas tank using electrolysis click the link below .
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Hey! That's my Suzuki GT750 Water Buffalo. Owned it from 1978 to 1981. Rode it from Chicago to Dallas in '78 and then to home in NJ. Loved it!
@@tjansson8481 Thats pretty cool man .From Dallas to Chicago and then to N.J in 78 on a Buffalo..wow that must have been an epic trip ..I hope you took plenty of pix cause that would be great to look back on .The GT's are such neat bikes .I'm stoked to get this old gem back on the road .Won't be going as far as you did though .Thanks for watching and taking the time to comment. Cheers to you good sir 🍺
"2 vintage" finally found one
I really appreciate your filming technique. No jerky hand held phone. Good on you!
Thanks very much man I appreciate you noticing and for taking the time to conmment .Cheers to you good sir 🍺
Cleaned my tank same way but strapped it to my concrete mixer and let it run all day.kind of loud but did a great job!
@randynason2822 Hey Randy that's a brilliant idea .I like the thought process you used on that one .Well played man 👍
I had a old dryer that the heat element was done for and so out to my shop area it went. Then on my bike tank, I used a concoction of vinegar and molasses that I just filled the tank with it. After a few days (been a good minute now) I poured everything out. The inside of the tank looked like it had been chromed! Then I poured some Ospho in it and swirled it around till I knew everything was coated. That tank never ever rusted again.
@morgansword I like your idea with the vinegar and molasses. I'd heard good things about molasses being a great rust remover solution .To combine it with vinegar is innovative for sure .I'm going to give it a try .Thanks for the great comment. Cheers to you good sir 🍺
I love the cloths dryer idea! Don't think I would've thought of that. The only thing I might add to the process involves the final soaking with the vinegar. "Heat" is such a potent catalyst to the efficacy of the vinegar, that it can cut the soaking time down to about a third of the time needed when the vinegar is cold. Set that tank out in the sun all day in the summer. You'll be amazed at how much quicker that vinegar has gone to work!
@@nowhereman1371 That is a really good tip .Thanks for taking the time to comment and share that insight .Cheers 👍
@@TRyanLearnBikes Happy to help a really good tip to work even a little better! The heat really speeds things up "a lot."
@nowhereman1371 Perfect 👌. Thanks man .
I appreciate your job. My bike tank is highly affected by the rust inside. I had washed it using soap and petrol 2 time by jerking it. but the Rust is still alive. Thats why it had damaged my Carburetor. I will try this idea in few days. And then I will change my carburetor. Love from Bangladesh
@reazourrahamanrabbi5594 Hey thanks for watching and for taking the time to comment. I wish you best of luck with getting your gas tank clean.There is another method you may want to consider that also works very well .It's using electrolysis. I made a video about how to do it and it's linked in this videos description. If you get a chance you may find it very helpful.
It's very nice to hear from friends of the channel in Bangladesh. Thanks again, cheers 🍺
Excellent tutorial. I especially liked the dryer method for agitation.
The last tank I derusted, I used electrolysis . Great result, and thanks for sharing.
Thanks very much man . Yes the dryer agitation works so well its crazy .I've heard good things about the electrolysis method that you mention I'm anxious to give it a try . Might be worth a try for the next video . Cheers to you for the idea good sir .Also thanks for watching and taking the time to comment so kindly .
Chain works great and is a lot easier to remove from the tank. Great info, thank you sir
That was / is an awesome and budget friendly process to really clean out the fuel tank. Thank you for filming and sharing the technique.
@Robert8455 My pleasure , Thanks very much Robert for watching and for taking the time to leave such a kind comment.
Cheers to you good sir 🍻
First run I do heavy purple degreaser just straight out of the jug. Then I put in a decent amount of dawn dish soap. And to top it off, lemishine. I found using this when polishing range brass helped really bring the shine out since its a mild acid. I use stainless steel pins. They are easy to rinse off after you are done. I just dump them into a bucket and use a sieve to get them out. You can make a tumbler out of a reclaimed electric motor or even an old corded drill. You can use a 5 gallon bucket and then stick the tank in there and wedge foam or whatever you have to keep it from moving. If you make a little cart for the bucket to roll on, you can use a rollerskate wheel or something as the drive, just chucked up in the drill. I just let them tumble for at least an hour. Then I will either do that again if its still nasty, or then I take it and fill it full of evaporust. I let that sit 24 hrs. Then I rinse it well with water, and then coat the inside with WD-40. I have rescued a ton of tanks, I don't like the tank liner epoxy. I'd rather get it back to metal and then just make sure to remember to store it full of non-oxy gas. That will keep it from rusting.
@genuismensa I like your idea of using the stainless steel pins , those would work great .I also agree with not using an epoxy liner when your finished.A bare metal interior that is well maintained is the best
Your tumbler ideas are good too .But for me the dryer is best ...its ready to go , no mods required just stuff the tank in there and press go....done .
Thanks for taking the time to watch and leave such a great comment. Cheers to you good sir 🍺
as someone who regularly uses the dishwasher as a parts cleaner, i am SOOO going to try this ASAP.
Ha ha ha thats a great idea ..using a dishwasher as a parts cleaner is brilliant..I like how you roll..Thank you for that one I'm sooo going to use that too..Thanks very much for watching and taking the time to comment. .Cheers to you good sir 🍺
An old friend/racing-mentor of mine; Don Framstead....used to race that WTR MONSTER! I'm so grateful to have had Him and that monster!...as a fellow competitor/ collaborator.
great vid thanks
Hi Barden was your friend Don the well known racer and CRA board member who was involved in a tragic crash at Brainerd Speedway in Minnesota ? I just googled his name and found this info about a fellow named Don Framstead and figured the man you speak of may have been this unfortunate soul . He must have been a great guy as you say how fortunate you were to have him as a fellow competitor and collaborator .
Thanks very much for watching and for taking the time to comment .Cheers to you good sir 🍻
@@TRyanLearnBikes yup, he helped a lot of folks get started in Road racing. I was in the same race that day...i was like WTF. His passing was one of the reasons i switched to Mountain bike racing.
Keep your feet on the pegs!
@Barden-Hyoke Ahh yes , that would have been life changing for sure in more ways than one .
Ride safely good sir .Cheers 🍺
Great lessons brother, only man who uses his brain ive come across, referring to diesel its my go to lube and cylinder breaker for siezed engines works every time
@@honewaatamokepumipi8135 Hey thanks man I really appreciate your kind comment. And yes Diesel is gold , such a great product ...great for heaps of stuff . Thanks again for watching and taking the time to comment.
Cheers 🍻
Hahaha!! love your videos man. I got burned for $400 for the "professional" services of paint & rust removal on a tank. Never again. My subsequent tank repairs have been similar to yours but I've found ceramic stone polishing material (looks like rice) and a few hours tumbling does a great job. At the end, I've sprayed a bit of WD40 in the tank (after the baking soda) and it's great because it absorbs the water and leaves a light, oily residue that can be used for long term storage. Swish a little solvent around and it's ready for gas. Keep up the great content!!
@KensWorldRestorations Hey thanks very much. I appreciate your support.
Yikes 400 bucks is a steep figure to swallow especially if the job was sub par .I like your process .It sounds like it would have been very effective.
Thanks again for watching and for taking the time to comment.
Cheers 👍
@@TRyanLearnBikes It was a great job actually - just really expensive. Same as the calipers I sent out first round and figuring out how to do it myself afterwards. These days I just focus on buying the right tools rather than throw money away on shop labour.
@KensWorldRestorations Thats a great approach, as long as you have the right tools you'll usually have a good shot at success.
Just had a look at your channel. Your videos are great 👍. I can learn a lot from what you're doing .So I had to sub ...looking forward to future vids .
@@TRyanLearnBikes Thanks! The feeling is mutual my friend.
Good video - I have cleaned several tanks and only use vinegar. Fill tank up and put in some scrap nuts bolts tec. and let sit for 24 hrs while shaking tank several times - drain tank, strain vinegar and reuse for another 24 hours, remove and rinse tank out with baking soda water twice then get all the pieces out and use Marvel Mystery oil for flash rust protection. One hint is to count the pieces you put in the tank to make sure you have removed all of them and inspect the tank to see if a 3rd vinegar treatment is needed. Most times a 3rd treatment is not needed.. Shaking the tank multiple times is really needed and a key element to rust removal.
@Krispy1011 These are some great tips , thanks .I've never heard of Marvel mystery oil .I'll have to look into that one a little deeper. Curious if you have ever tried electolysis .I tried it once and was shocked at how good the results were .If you had time and you were interested in seeing the results, check out the video I made about it..Thanks again for your great tips and for taking the time to comment. Cheers to you good sir 🍻
@@TRyanLearnBikes Thanks for the reply and I have never tried electrolysis, it sounds interesting, maybe I'll give it a try whenever I do another tank of mine or help a friend do a tank.
you can get Marvel Mystery oil at any Walmart etc..
@Krispy1011 Good stuff.If you do try it out and if you get a chance let me know how it worked for you .Thanks man 👍
@Krispy1011 OK thanks very much I will get some and try it out. Cheers 🍻
Having a few older bikes this was the best video thank you.
@mikecarton2866 My pleasure Mike .I'm glad you enjoyed the video. Cheers 🍺
Bringing back my Yamaha 1970 AT1 125 Enduro. Did empty tank back in 1997 so hopefully not to bad in there and bike was always parked inside. Fingers crossed. Thanks on vid!
@VintageGearMan Oh man that sounds like a lovely vintage machine you have there .I hope you have success getting her cleaned up and running fine .Thanks for watching and for taking the time to comment.
Cheers to you good sir 🍻
Wow, what a transformation on the inside of your gas tank. Your cleaning procedure worked perfect. I have a completely stock 1978 Honda 750 I will try this on. Thanks.
@@insanecnc Well thank you very much .Ya the results were quite good for sure .A bone stock 78 Honda 750 is a very cool machine..You're a lucky man .I hope you get similar results when you clean up your tank .Thanks for watching and for taking the time to comment so kindly. Cheers 🍻
@@insanecnc Good to hear I'm glad everything worked out well .Thanks for watching and taking the time to leave such a positive comment. Cheers 🍻
Relly good video, seen a few on this subject your is clear and easy to follow got to do my tank, cheers from the UK🎉
@tedge19 Hey Terry , thank you very much I really appreciate you watching and for taking the time to comment so positively. Good luck with you tank .Not sure if you have looked at using the electrolysis method as an alternative. It can also produce fantastic results. I did make a video about how to do it shortly after I made this video .I was quite surprised at how well it worked too. Thanks again it's great to hear from bikers in the U.K . Cheers 🍻
Your bike garage looks to be full of FUN !!!
Oh yes its easy to get lost in all of the potential projects.
My “new” (to me) 1978 XL350 now has a date with the kitchen cabinet. Lots of nuts and bolts in the shop and the tractor will donate the diesel so it’s all good. Thanks.
@dougsmith7580 Well now thats a pretty cool machine you have right there .I wish you best of luck getting that beauty up and running. It'll be a great bike to have lots of fun on and quite a collectible unit for those in the know .Thanks for watching and for taking the time to comment.
Cheers 🍻
I've done this on. Honda tank many years ago. Finished it off with an epoxy tank liner product. The epoxy isn't bothered by the gasoline and it is a permanent fix.
@roym.9875 Well sir .Opinions differ greatly regarding the epoxy tank liner products out there .I think the main failure factor is lack of proper preparation. You obviously did it right .Calling it a permanent fix may be a stretch though . Time is a powerful obstacle to beat .But fingers crossed you'll never have to worry about it .Thanks for watching and for taking the time to comment.
Cheers 🍻
Wow, what great results and really doesn't harm the tank. I know things can flash rust almost overnight if not protected.
Great Video TR .............................................JB..
Ya man the results were surprising for sure .I was shocked to see how well that tank actually cleaned up .And flash rusting seems to happen the moment air gets to the raw metal ,so you've got to be quick to stop it .Thanks for watching and taking the time to comment J.B. much apprciated .Cheers🍺
Very good information to the point and you are very entertaining
Thank you
@melissahunt6125 Well thank you very much. I appreciate your kind words .Also thanks for watching and for taking the time to comment. Cheers 🍻
I did a similar thing to both my gt750 & and dt175 & I used distilled water to get the same effect,good video mate🤟
Thanks very much for the great comment .I'm curious ,did you still add some sort of soda or acid to the distilled water to make it a good electrolyte ?
@@TRyanLearnBikes on the gt750 I used evaporust & left it in my dining room next to the radiator,came out like new,swooshed some distilled water around it & that stopped the flash rusting,on the dt I had to take a more aggressive approach & I used something called de-ox c by built & hammer,both products are good with paintwork,back to the dt ,the tank itself was in good condition but the inside was very rusty,& it had this black stuff that was incredibly difficult to remove,so it took 3 treatments with the de-ox c.& took me a few weeks to finally get rid of the rust,but now it’s really good & still has its original lining,I’m not a fan of lining tanks because the ethanol will eventually break down the lining,there’s a johnnys vintage cycles video on his guy removing the lining,& trust me it’s horrifying to remove
@@TRyanLearnBikes I used the distilled water after the treatment to stop the flash rust returning.
@bluehazeboy Ah ..ok I understand 👍. Yes I'm very cautious about using any sort of liner products. They eventually fail and then impossible to remove .I like your idea of using distilled water for flash rust avoidance .Thanks for the excellent information 👌
Cheers good sir 👍
Excellent tutorial. I have used pretty much the same method over the years. Only difference was I used a 2 liter bottle of Cokeacola instead of water or vinegar. Great video!
Hey Eric thank you very much sir .I have heard that coke is an excellent fluid to use in this situation and have seen some pretty surprising results in other youtube videos . I may give it a try to compare effectiveness with my next tank cleaning opportunity . Thanks again for your continued support .Cheers 🍺
I use apple cider vinegar and BB's
You deserve more followers, amazing results!
Thank you very for such a gracious comment. I appreciate you saying that .The results were surprising to me as well. I knew that method would work but I didn't think it would be that good .
Thanks again for watching and taking the time to comment. Cheers to you good sir 🍺
I have modified a very old paint can shaker. The kind used when they blend paint. Works really good.
Thats a fantastic idea .I will keep an eye out at garage sales to source one for myself .Thanks
Impressive to dump that tank inside the house haha. I just tried electrolysis for the first time, and while i hope i never have another rusty tank, i look forward to trying again. Vinegar is my usual method and have had some pretty great results
Yes man I've heard great things about using electrolysis Definitely want to give it a try .Thanks for watching and taking the time to comment I really appreciate your support. Cheers to you good sir 🍺
If only I had a drier
@georgemalkin6546 Well George sometimes people just leave them out for garbage once they don't heat up anymore and you can find em gor free .Keep a sharp eye out and you may get lucky
@@georgemalkin6546 If you have a cement mixer, it works just as well, and you don't have to hide what you're doing from the wife.
Unless you're using the duvet to pack it out.
Just finished trying your method on a 65 year old Royal Enfield tank. Amazing results👍 not as nice as your Suzuki tank but still amazing improvement. I too had chunkery! My results might have been better. Had I used more odd pieces. Are used all of the same types of screws. I also counted them to make sure that I was getting every piece back out of the tank.🤣
The next tank, I will use a wider range of hardware sizes and shapes. I purchased a bore camera and eventually found the correct plugs. Thanks so much for posting your video. Looking forward to trying it on the next tank. Thanks again for your video. Wear your your eye protection?✌🏻
Hey Thomas ,thats a vintage old tank you're working on right there ,65 years ,wow must be a pretty cool bike attatched to that for sure . Glad you had some solid results with the method used in this video . I was able to get some pretty good results using the electrolysis method too,you may want to consider giving it a try on your next tank .I have a video on how to do it if you're interested .
Snagging yourself a borescope was a wise move ,those things have such a wide range of applications ,I use mine often .
Safety glasses are usually a given most of the time but in this case case I got lucky and the fail was well worth the laughs . Thanks for taking the time to watch and comment so positively .Cheers to you good sir
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Absolutely amazing well done great job.Always try and keep your tank full😂
@derrickmurphy9859 Hey Derrick thanks man , much appreciated. You make a great point. If I'd have kept the tank full I could have avoided all that kaos..Thanks again Cheers 🍻
Seen one guy shaking his gas tank with his lawn mower tire he strapped it to the lawn mower and had the one-wheel up off the ground and he just let it like idol in first gear for a while.... I use muriatic acid in my motorcycle gas tank in it made it like brand new inside too
Hi Clayton that lawn mower wheel strategy is a great idea ,the muriatic acid idea is solid too. Thanks for the tips .Cheers buddy 🍺
I bought a used Porsche and the ash tray was disgusting. Soap & water did not clean it. A few tablespoons of muriatic acid left for a few hours brought it back to shiney brand new condition.
@savage22bolt32 Good idea .It sounds like it worked well for you
@@TRyanLearnBikes There's always a gallon jug in my cellar.
When the trailer connector starts growing green stuff and you have a bad connection, dip a q-tip in acid and spin it inside the connector. Always rinse with baking soda after, and coat with dielectric grease too.
I learned to use it 50 years ago. My relatives had a cement pool, & every spring we scrubbed with the acid straight out of the bottle. Glad I wore glasses, because we didn't know there was any such thing as safety goggles back then.
@savage22bolt32 OK I'm sold ...definitely going to source me some of that magic liquid .And safety glasses will be a must because there won't be any second chances with that stuff..Thanks for taking the time to leave such a great comment.
Cheers 🍻
You make a heck of a good video, captain!
Hey Greg that's one heck of a great comment. I truly appreciate you watching and taking the time to respond with such positive feedback. Cheers 🍻
I followed the same process with the tanks on a pair of 1982 Honda CT110’s I recently picked up. Did their small auxiliary tanks too. Only difference is I used Evaporust which works great but runs at $29/gallon at harbor freight. I found the tumble dryer part quite amusing because I did the same thing with each tank. Lucky the Mrs was out at the time 😂.
After rinsing with dish soap and water and drying with a heat gun I coated the inside with a 50/50 mix of gas and clean engine oil. They look great now. Glad I discovered and subscribed to your channel, your videos are quick and to the point and have lots of energy. Wish I had that water buffalo of yours 👍🏼
@@gregc6661 Hi Greg , I like the idea of using a heat gun to help dry out the tank faster ,I should have thought of that . Using Evaporust type stuff works super well but the cost is a bit prohibitive for me and just trying to use everyday household stuff was part of the angle on this particular video so I went that route . I also should have used 2 stroke oil to give it the final rinse not diesel .It would have been a better choice as the old buffalo is a two stroke machine . Your 50/50 oil gas mixture is a good solution too. Thanks for watching and commenting and most definately thanks very much for subscribing .I truely appreciate it .Cheers to you good sir .🍺
Cleaning Vinegar works wonders! No need for muratic acid.After rust is removed,wash the tank out with water and baking soda.Then I recommend using a quality liner(Damon Redcoat). Any pinholes can be covered with solider.I use a huge soldier iron for doing stained glass.
I like the idea of finishing up with a liner .Just have'nt been able to find one that I'm confident enough with because there are many horror stories out there with ones that fail over time and really make a mess of things inside the tank . Fixing with lead is something I'd like to try as well and will definately give it a try in an upcoming video .Thanks for watching and for taking the time to comment .Cheers 🍺
Great video. Thanks! One question: What's the process for removing the diesel once I want to fill it with gas?
Hi Ricardo ,thanks very much .I was able to remove the diesel by rinsing out the tank a few times with a little bit of regular gasoline .If I was to do this rust removal process again I would use a little bit of two stroke oil to stop it from flash rusting . That way it would mix better with fuel and be fine if it wasn't totally removed as it would be ok to run through the engine .The bike make smoke a bit for a short time but not for long .
Hope that helps . Good luck ahead with your tank .Thanks again for watching and for taking the time to comment .Cheers
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@@TRyanLearnBikes Thanks for this update! Yeah, I really like the 2-stroke oil idea! I will go with that. I'm starting this project tomorrow/Saturday on a 1990 FZR1000 I just bought 🙂 Thanks, again.
@@TherapyWithRicardo You're very welcome .A 1990 FZR 1000 is a really cool bike ,what a lovely bike to choose for a project machine . There is another option you may want to consider for tank rust removal .I tried using electrolysis for the first time last month and was very surprised at how well it actually worked . If you had a chance and were interested to have a look at how it played out its one of my latest videos called "Electrify your rusty gas tank-shocking results ".
You may find it to be an intersting option to try .Either way good luck ahead with your resto project .Cheers my friend 🍺
@@TRyanLearnBikes A good buddy of mine also recommended the electrolysis idea. Yes, I will absolutely watch your video on this. Thanks, again!
Great tip. Made me a subscriber, thanks again.
Well thank you very much . I appreciate you actually taking the time to comment and let me know you liked the video .And also to have enough trust in my channel to become a subscriber .I genuinely value having you on board.
Cheers to you good sir 🍺
I thank you, sir!! This worked out amazing!!!
@@vincentsantiago4807 My pleasure. Thank you for watching and for taking the time to comment so positively. Cheers 🍻
‼️ Whatever you do don’t use that chain!!! (When I saw him drop that chain in that tank my stomach sank lol)My brother brought me over my nephews vt750 tank because he had tried to use that exact same type of chain to do this very thing. I tried everything to remove it but never could. I ended up cutting the bottom side out of the tank to find this tank had a metal vent tube that went from the bottom of the rear of the tank to the top near the cap and this chain had gotten wrapped around that tube every which way. No way it would have come back out. I’m sure this tank he is using in the video is wide open as it’s older but just wanted to give that warning. And I did get it all welded back up 👍🏻and he’s had no problems since.
Hey man you make a very valid point . There can be odd vent tubes and all kinds of anomalies out there that could cause a problem in extracting things that you put in a tank . I'll make a point of adding a warning in the description of the video . Thanks for taking the time to comment on that issue .
Got to be smarter than the chain tie a pc of string to the end link comes rite out
Great video, will try this method. Just one question if you read this, as I'm going on holidays for about 10 to 12 days, can I leave the vinegar in the tank for long? thanks.
Well sir leaving the vinegar solution in your tank for a couple of weeks will be fine . I have had no issues leaving vinegar in tanks for way longer than that . Its such a low acidic concentration that you don't have to worry at all about any negative effects .Enjoy your holidays and good luck with your tank . Cheers buddy👍
@@TRyanLearnBikes THANKS WILL DO.
They say there is a fine line between genius and insanity 🤔 ... and, I do believe I just witnessed a genius 😃 ... I hope your wife didn't notice the genius 😂🤣
But seriously, Terry, wow, great stuff 😁👍👍
Ha ha ha ..thanks very much Wayne. Love your comments,they are always so well thought out.
I think I'm closer to the insanity line than genius side of things thats for sure .I'm sure my ex would agree. Thanks again cheers my friend 🍺
Wow what a great result! Very good idea.
Heck ya man ,I was stoked to see how well it cleaned up using an old school method my dad always spoke of . Thanks very much for watching and for taking the time to comment and support the channel .I appreciate you doing that .Cheers to you goosd sir 🍺
Been using Muratic acid for twenty years. Made a rotisserie to rotate the tank. Pressure wash the inside.
@henrysmith8012 yes I've heard good things about muriatic acid .I like your rotisserie idea ..the wife wasn't exactly on board with the dryer concept. Thanks for taking the time to comment.
Cheers 🍻
Aye....a woman that understands the need for these things is a treasure....mine made not one objection to my using the basement rec room to build a 1970 Sportster, a 54 pan/shovel and an 80 KZ750 cafe racer in over the years....the dryer tip is gold....I have two sets of fat bobs to do.
@TheWolfsnack Very cool man .Your wife sounds like a diamond 💎. Great women like her are few and far between.
That's a fine stable of machines you have had man ...very nice bikes for sure .
Oh yes the dryer tumbler works really well. I'm sure you'll have good results.
Thanks for watching and for taking the time to comment.
Cheers to you good sir 🍺
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So you decided not to do in the living room!😂
@@taterbites ...welll...to be fair, the living room was a flight of stairs up on a second level....the rec room led right out the front door....
@@TheWolfsnack 😂
Good idea on the diesel never thought of that.
Great information for cleaning out the rust sans chemicals, yes, yes, yes top tips. The tank in the dryer, your lady is definitely a keeper. Do you have any information on removing a failed liner, probably a "Red Coat' as it is red colored and peeling off in huge strips? Many thanks.
@davidpeel8431 Hi David .Thanks very much for your kind comments.
Regarding trying to remove the failed liner may come down to finding a pro shop that can sand blast the interior with specialty nozzles designed to get in and around the curves of the tank .There may be acids that could work but I don't know of a specific one to tell you .I do know that sandblasting is very effective. Hope that helps. Cheers 🍻
Could you please add a link to the sealing bung you use in the filler neck please. TY love the result you go achieved!
Hey Thomas Thanks very much for the great comment . That expansion plug was from a local plumbing supply house but I did see many variations available on Amazon .Use the key words Expansion plugs and you will see tons of options. But when I get a chance I will add a link in the description to exact one I used .Thats a good idea because i've have a few requests as to where I found it . Thanks for the idea .Cheers
Where do we go to purchase the fuel cap "bung"?. What do we ask for when we get to a place that sells them?
If you take a look in the description of this video it tells you everything you need to know .Hope this helps
If you spray a bunch of WD40 inside while it’s still wet, you won’t have to worry about flash rust at all. The WD stands for “water displacing” it literally shifts the water away from the metal and replaces it with a thin film of oil that will dry and leave a protective coating.
@@davidsobel3397 Good to know. Thanks 👍
Ok, so I'm old and a dunce but even google didn't help me with that use for sod bicarb 'WOLD TUC'. Anyone? Oh, and thanX for the gas tank share! A channel says a super Corrosion stopper is automatic transmission fluid. The makers put something very special in ATF to guarantee no formation of rust in trannys.
@G.Fahsko Hey that's some good information right there. ATF transmission fluid would work great in this situation. Thanks .
I'm surprised anybody actually looked at that list of alternative uses for bi carb .Especially as it wasn't on the screen for very long .
WOLB TUC.....hmm ..ya might have to approach that one from a different angle
Thanks for watching and for taking the time to comment
Cheers buddy 🍺
I used a combination of naval jelly and aquarium gravel and shake well, gravel is small and sharp edged easy to get out. Then after drying for a day or two coat the inside, there are several products for this, I do not remember the name of the one I used.
@lane-j OK..now that.sounds interesting..Aquarium gravel is a good idea for sure 👌. Thanks for the tips and for taking the time to comment. Cheers 🍺
Great video. Thanks for that. My only problem is that my 5 gal generator tank won't fit in the dryer with its rectangular shape.
@eddiej.2354 Thanks very much for the great comment. You may have to be creative with an agitation method if its too big for the dryer .Let me know what you come up with when you get your project underway .Thanks again.
Cheers 🍻
I wish I had your handy fixing ability. I have a hard time with this kind of stuff. I do enjoy your content . I was at a rally last week I was showing some of the guys your channel . The dryer I am not sure I would get the green light to use the dryer My wife would not be impressed . Man you really got that tank cleaned up. I hear ya about GoPros being glitchy I am always fixing adjusting re starting but for the most part they work great .Enjoyed this video well done.I have a friend coming in Sept to see Fri 13 th from OHIO . I put out my first video I have so much footage to go through and try and tell the story.
Nice of you to say Kev ,thats super kind . Also thank you for sharing out my channel with some of your buddys
Ya the dryer angle may be a tough sell in some households but if you can swing it ,it works great
The Sept Friday 13th should be good , hopefully we can connect up there and catch up in person .Your pal from Ohio should enjoy that event for sure
Looking forward to your next video ,with lots of footage you'll have a fun time piecing it all together .And knowing you you'll have the perfect music to go with it . Thanks again Kev .Cheers buddy
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@@TRyanLearnBikes On the 2nd Wednesday of each month you have to drive around the town before the G men and you will surely find a dryer or two at the curb. Don't let the wife use it! It's YOURS! BWAHAHA!
@Aldo-mx9rz Thats an absolutely brilliant idea.!
What brand and model is your inspection camera ? It seems to provide very clear inspections. Thank you
Hi John .The inspection camera is a Ralcam steering borescope inspection camera for cell phone use . The user guide says ts from the H4A series .I dont see a particular model number anywhere on the box .It was purchased from Amazon .Hopefully this info will help .
Thanks for watching .Cheers 🍺
@@TRyanLearnBikes Thank you for your fast reply. Wanted the Yanks to win the series but no go this year . Just saying
@johnmosetti545 My pleasure John .
Yes sir it would have been great to see the Yankees take it this year ..Crossed fingers for next year. Cheers buddy 👍
I am cleaning out an old car gasoline tank right now. I had figured that vinegar was good to get rid of the rust, but is did not tink about the metal.
Well there is another way you may want to consider . Electrolysis can be very effective and has very little effect on harming the base metal . You can see how I used it on a tank with good success , click the link in the pinned comment if you'd like to have a look .Cheers
Can you speak a bit to how you built that bung? I have an old Triumph that I’d like to do this with. The gas cap is far from a tight seal. Also, there doesn’t seem to be such a pronounced collar that your Suzuki tank has in this video?
Would love an idea of the materials, as I cannot quite understand how you built that just by looking at it.
Hi Kyle , That plug you're talking about is not something I built . They are a fairly common item used in the plumbing and gas fitting industry ..If you google expansion plugs you'll see many variations that may suit your needs . But I did see the one I used ,its available on amazon its called
" LASCO 13-1818 Economy Rubber Test Plug With Easy Grip Wing Nut , 2 Inch" They are fairly inexpensive ( about $10 Dollars ). But there are more robust versions available that you may like better . Hope that helps .Cheers buddy 🍺
@@TRyanLearnBikes thanks so much. Just knowing those search terms opened it all up!
@@kylehennen My pleasure.
Cheers 🍻
@@kylehennen My pleasure ,Good luck ahead .Cheers
Citric acid in a 50/50 mix. Leave it to stand for as long as necessary, drain out, wash out, job done. Your method DOES NOT remove all traces of rust. Where the top pressing is seam welded in the factory to the lower pressing, you’ll never get aggregate deep down into that area. Whereas an acidic liquid will. 45 years of classic bike resto experience and this has always worked. Other methods tried, this one works.
How does vinegar not count as an acidic liquid similar to citric acid ? .Maybe you need to watch the whole video and see the entire process before you condem its effectiveness .
Citric acid is normally bought as a powder, it works out way cheaper than vinegar and isn't smelly. I think your agitation method is good, but I'm sure there's an epic amount of rinsing needed to get the bits out!
@@mickleblade The smell of the vinegar decreases as the process eveolves ,by the end there is almost no smell at all ,as was mentioned in the video .Removing the bits did'nt take much effort at all ,no epic amount of rinsing as you suggest but you would have seen that if you had actually watched the whole video .
As you are a 45 year classic bike resto expert I'd love to hear your opinion on removing rust using electrolysis . I made a video about how I did it and how effective it was for me .If you have the time and care to offer an opinion here's the link below .But May I suggest you watch the entire video before you point out the flaws .
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Where did you get that inspection camera? Good video overall
Hi Andy . The Camera is available through Amazon .Thanks very much for the positive comment .Cheers .
Methyl Hydrate is hydroscopic and inexpensive. it also evaporates quickly and in small amounts will not contaminate fuel. Its very good for removing water from fuel tanks
@@rideswift Good to know .Thanks very much for the tip .Cheers 🍺
Just buy bulk citric acid. I buy anywhere from 2.5 gallon buckets to 5 gallon buckets. To give you an idea how far it goes, an 1/8th cup would easily do that tank and still be perfectly viable to remove rust on other components after. An hour in the dryer on its lowest heat setting and you would have been done. Even getting the dryer hot first and just running the fan after might be sufficient. Rinse with water. No need for baking soda. Anything above 80F 26C makes it very effective. 90F 32C is ideal.
Rust is easy. Dealing with fuel residue and failed liners, or what ever other additives a person has used... Those can be a real challenge to remove.
Ok..good to know .Thanks very much 👌
Nuts, square edges, put it in the back of your car-truck for a week or so. Good video
@congerthomas1812 Thanks man I appreciate you watching and for taking the time to add some insight .Cheers 🍺
@@TRyanLearnBikes same back, I've been doing since Regan, Navy, construction equipment mechanic, crane inspector. Run a small engine shop now, Thanks again!
@@congerthomas1812 Holy Moly man ,"since Regan" is a fantastic reference .I can relate in big way even though I'm up here in Canada . You have excellent credentials with your past work experience , A master mechanic for sure Anyone lucky enough to work as an apprentice for you should be absorbing as much knowlege as possible . If you started a youtube channel you could make some good coin just sharing your knowledge .Something to think about .
@@TRyanLearnBikes I've had one kid at work move up, the rest I sent back to tire boy. Have a hopeful now. I enjoy building things, from muzzleloaders to bb mopars. Have 2 kids both outgoing but not mechanics. I tell folks it's not a failure,now you know what doesn't work. Good chat!
great video. What brand is the endoscope connected to your phone? any recommendations on a camera/ phone attachment? thanks
@@buzzedalldrink9131 Thanks very much. That borescope I used in the video is a Ralcam articulating borescope .Bought on Amazon for 185 .00 dollars. It works very well. There's been no issues with it so far and I do use it quite a bit .The fact that it can bend 180 ⁰ at the tip is an excellent option I highly recommend .Hope that helps .If you have any more questions let me know and I'll try and answer as bestvas I can .Cheers 🍺
@@TRyanLearnBikes thank you very much for the info and such a quick reply
@@buzzedalldrink9131 My pleasure.
I just cleaned a tank off a Suzuki LT230S and I cleaned it like I do when I polish bullet cases. I put it in a tumbler with corn hauls and it cleaned up nicely. Maybe because the tank was plastic it didn't stick so well so it came off easy. Before I got a tumbler to slip it in I taped it to the top of a case tumbler and filled the tub with bullets and the top was the tank. I flipped it over after a few hours. No muck left in there. And it had dried and harden gas in there that came off like chunks of plastic or dirt clogs. Try it out. I should make a video but I don't do editing.
@@d.l.horton2093 Wow that sounds like a very interesting process. I'd love to see the results up close .I've heard that things like corn bits and walnut shells and things like that can works wonders .I encourage you to make a short video on how you do it .You don't need to edit just use your phone and shoot step by step in order .You'd get thousands of views for sure .
@@d.l.horton2093 Good stuff ,I'm looking forward to seeing it .Cheers to you good sir 🍺
@@TRyanLearnBikes I just got a chance to put the tank on the bike and run it off its own tank. I shook it upside down one more time before installing it and got a few more grains of corn out again that were trapped somewhere and ran a full tank of gas through it. The filter that I put on it has caught a few pieces of dust but no corn and no clogging. I would say its cleaned. I am going to make a video and maybe throw in the before and after video of the bike smoking like a steam train and after the rebuild it not smoking anymore. Or a seperate one. Look for it.
@d.l.horton2093 Thats excellent
I'm glad to hear it's all back together and running fine.Id definitely love to see a video of the process and I think many others would too.You may have a viral video on your hands .Shoot me a link when it's up and I'll help promo it if it proves to be a solid video .Good luck .Cheers 🍺
Link to the expansion plug on amazon doesn't work.
You really need to disable the heat in the dryer or you’ll have some issues.
You should have dumped the soda in when there was still 4l of vinegar in it 😁
WaterDisplacer-40 is a great final step 👍🏻
@spotthedogg Good points.My dryer has a no heat setting that just rotates the drum with cool air .I made the assumption that people wouldn't turn the heat option on .I should have mentioned that for sure .
Not sure I agree about the baking soda timing .I flushed the tank multiple times with baking soda not just the one time seen in the video..again I assumed too much from the viewer. And your final step recommendation of water displaced-40 is a great idea for sure .Thanks for watching and taking the time to comment. Cheers 🍻
@@TRyanLearnBikes adding soda to the vinegar would make a nice eruption 😉🤣
Baking soda is a base, that’s why it neutralizes an acid
@@spotthedogg yes I should have done that for the visual effect. It would have looked great .👍
i like your way but at the end use two stoke oil to gas this will keep carb working well since yours is all ready one it will keep rust out
Hey Michael ,yes you are quite right .I missed the mark using diesel fuel instead of two stroke oil . As the bike is a two stroker it should have been obvious for me to go with that .Thanks for watching and for taking the time to comment .I appreciate your input .Cheers to you good sir 🍺
No was that $20 Canadian or USD???? Haha. Jk. Great video. That old water buffalo looked great! And the tank was spotless after. Dryer hack is genius. And I’m going to try the baby spit method from now on. Cheers!
Definitely Canadian coin ,the exchange rate is way out of my league to buy anything in US dollars . Cool that you recognized the old Buffalo ,many have no idea what that old beast is .Just did the carbs and a few other tweaks .hopefully get it on the road this year .And yes that baby spit and polish is magic , my little grandy Bo cleaned up the outside of the tank beautifully .Thanks very much for watching and taking the time to comment I truely appreciate your continued support .Cheers to you good sir 🍺
@@TRyanLearnBikes heck yea! My dad had a purple GT750 and a couple H2s. Blue and purple. Neat machines man. Can’t wait to see yours back on the road!
@@linksgarage1985 Very cool ,your pa sounds like a legend man ,those H2s were wild machines .
I like the dryer idea, I don't think my torpedo heater will fit though
@gcow8328 Heck ya the dryer works great .I like your torpedo heater idea too ...if only it would fit that would definitely be the way to go .
Where did you get the plug for the filler hole?
@glennmize9057 Hi Glenn I found it on Amazon. The name and actual part number is listed in the video description. Just click on that and scroll down .You'll find it there .
@@TRyanLearnBikes Subscribed from an Australian senior citizen! I like your presentation. Very good video indeed.
@@theaustralianconundrum Well thank you very much my fellow senior citizen I genuinely appreciate you watching and commenting and also subscribing thats very kind of you . Cheers to you good sir
This is the funniest thing i've seen in a long time.
Thanks Kevin I'm glad you enjoyed my weak attempts at humor..Cheers 🍻
@@TRyanLearnBikes KBS $50 ONE A DUN- PERMANENTLY. That water Buffalo deserves it. ✌️
@@kevinwest3689 Hi Kevin ,yes tank liner solutions can work ok but unless you can get it absolutly perfect inside the tank ,(which is incredibly hard to do) ,that stuff can be a nightmare . I have a tank in getting profesionally done now where they sandblast the inside of the tank and the results are exceptional as their track record shows , zero failure in 30 years so far . But you are right the Buffalo deserves better . Cheers
hi, nice tricks in your VDO !!
- btw, what do you think of phosphoric acid ? isn't it the best because after treatment it gives a protective coat against rust.
A last question, as french I cant understand what's "wolb tuc" :((
@@alanhart1238 I dont know ; just curious - THX
Thank you ,much appreciated . Not much experience with phosphoric acid so I can't offer any valid info . Regarding the phrase "Wolb Tuc " if you read it backwards you'll get it . Thanks again for watching and taking the time to comment .Cheers
"cut blow" ? I dont get it neither 😀
@skualpascal6684 . Ya, its a poor reference to an old slang term .I didn't think anyone would actually read the examples given as it flashed so quickly. You're the only one who caught it so far .Full marks to you on your observational skills
@@TRyanLearnBikes Lol, I looked it up 'wolb tuc' the first time I read that on here a few months ago, but couldn't find anything & just figured it was a Cannuck thang so I gave up...but today, I thought to read it backwards & being from here in Northern Cali, I started howling!!😆🤣 You're too cool & too funny my man! I just did this on my '82 CB900F, only I used muriatic acid instead from the pool supply store down the street. I HIGHLY reccommend that stuff as it came out looking galvinized as the day it was made & then I only needed to slosh around some 2-stroke mixed gas I use in the weed eater! Long time sub here, so cheers indeed! 🤙🍻
where do you get the bung from
Hi Geoffrey , that particular plug was from a local plumbing supply dealer .But I have seen the exact one available on Amazon for around 10 dollars .If you search the term "Expansion Plug " you should see many types and variations that may suit your needs . Hope that helps .Good luck .Cheers 🍺
Baking soda is a base, which is the opposite of an acid
@MarilynJones Good to know. Thanks Marilyn .I appreciate you watching and taking the time to comment with some solid info .
Cheers 🍻
I am glad you found extra use for your proctology camera. Lol. Don't you own a diesel refinery. Great video.
Ha ha ..thanks young William. Every tool typically has multiple uses if you have a good imagination. No diesel ownership here buddy I'm out collecting ditch bottles just to make enough money for dinner. Thanks again my pedigree chum. Cheers 🍻
Is that a shipping container ?
Yes sir , the shipping container workshop has proven to be a decent set up . Thanks for watching and for taking the time to comment . Cheers
Fantastic result 👍TY
Yes the results were very good for how easy it was to do .I was actually quite surprised too. I'm going to try electrolysis for another video to compare how well that method performs .Thanks for taking the time to comment .Cheers🍺
Nice job. But diesel degrades over time and is not suitable for long term storage. It turns into gunk that is also difficult to flush out. Ask any boat owner. Kerosene works perfectly.
@louisavondart9178 Good to know. Thanks for the tip .
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@@TRyanLearnBikes ..ps...the 4th pipe on the 750 Water Bucket was just for aesethetics. Kawasaki didn't do that stuff.
@louisavondart9178 Ya ..it seems like a lot of extra weight for no good reason .I think Kawasaki made the right call on that one .
This did a great job, however my tank was rustier than I expected and once the rust was gone it sprang a leak :(
@@Attackzone2010 Oh jeez ..ya that can be an issue with heavily corroded tanks .What is your next move ? Abandon and replace or try and repair with a tank liner solution?
You crack me up dude
@alexgrupp4211 Thanks Alex I'm glad some of my attempts at humor actually landed .Also thanks for watching and taking the time to comment. Cheers 🍻
@motorcyclerewind watch this!! He put it in the Dryer!! Brilliant!
Hi MaryK ,thanks for your kind comment .I appreciate you taking the time to do that .
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Since the tanks off a water buffalo, should have used some 2 stroke oil instead of diesel! Bike would never notice the difference! :D
I used to have a '72 H2 back in the early 80's. Similar fun factor.
Yes .good point .That would have been a better choice for sure . Thanks for watching and taking the time to comment. Cheers 🍻
Holy moly man a 72 H2 would have been an amazing machine to have .I bet you wish you still had it .
@@TRyanLearnBikes - was fun in a straight line for sure. But it tried to kill me SO many times in a corner!!!
@DrFiero Oh ya ..cornering was not their strong point ...thats for sure.
My last rinse was gas and marvel mystery oil
Had to look up what "Marvel Mystery Oil " was because the name sounded made up to me .But sure enough its a real thing and perfect for the task at hand .Thanks for the education .Cheers to you good sir 🍺
That's a GREAT idea.
@@davebrunson125 Thanks for your great comment. Cheers 🍻
I have 72 suzuki gt 380 an it's a fun bike to ride
@johnkennybrook3746 Oh heck ya, that is a brilliant machine. You must love riding that beauty .
I shared this one out great info !
Thanks Kev man you are a legend ,Cheers buddy
Why not fill it with vinegar instead of soapy water? Wouldn't that get at the rust in there better?
Well yes you could but the first part of the process is to physically scrape the rust away then flush out the big particles . Vinegar needs time to work its magic .Its just more cost effective to use soapy water for stage one . Thanks for watching and taking the time to comment .Cheers
Beaucoup plus simple de remplir le réservoir à raz de vinaigre domestique et attendre une semaine la rouille sera désintégrée (Acide citrique)
Maybe..but where's the fun in that .Also without using any internal scrubbing you will have very little success removing hard built up scale .
@@TRyanLearnBikes Oui mais je suis professional et pour moi le temps est de l'argent et pour éliminer le tartre s'il y en a j'ai d'autres produits. Merci et bon tuto tout de même.
@@movietribe2048 Ah yes ,,ok I can appreciate your position ,time is definitely money . As a professional have you ever used electrolysis as a method to remove rust ? I tried it on one of my tanks and was quite impressed with the results .If you you have the time and were interested , I have a video about it.I'd be curious to hear your thoughts about the process . Thanks and cheers to you good sir 🍺
Hey... petting your rooster on YT...🙈... you're a brave man 😅👍
Put Ospho in the tank after you clean the it [and let it dry over night],swish around to coat the inside and let it do its work for 2 days and the tank won't rust inside again.t. A quart will do the job and You can save the Ospho for the next job. Ospho is PHOSPHORIC ACID that turns the rust [iron oxide] that becomes iron phosphate that coats the tank and stops rust from forming again/ CAUTION READ THE DIRECTIONS AND WORK OUTSIDE IF YOU DON'T HAVE A FUME HEAD.
Ospho comes from many suppliers but be sure which version you get.
@radarhouse6443 Thats some good information right there .
Thanks very much. I appreciate you taking the time to share it .
Cheers 🍻
so eye protection a must
Ya, that would definitely be a solid take awayfrom this video .
Thanks!👍
Did your wife see this vid?😀
@raimobrunning3657 You're very welcome. .
Based on how quiet things are around here .I would have to say no she has definitely not seen this video.
Its worth mentioning that you should unplug and tape up the lead to the heating element if your gonna stuff it full of blankets for hours.......also it was easy to talk the wife into this because its her gas tank lol
@aaronrose186 Well Aaron I guess you could do that if your dryer doesn't have a tumble feature with no heat ..ya thats probably a good idea. It really wasn't something to worry about with my machine so it didn't cross my mind I figured most machines had the same option .But you make a valid point
Thanks .How did your wife's gas tank work out ? We're you able to get it cleaned out okay?
@@TRyanLearnBikes worked like a charm
@aaronrose186 Good to hear .Glad it worked well for you .👍
Divorce papers already filed at 6:15. LMAO
Ya ..using the good blankets off the bed may not sit well with the better half . Thanks for watching and for taking the time to leave a great comment .Cheers
Pea gravel works great. Shake, shake, shake.
@@leshoban3648 Good tip .Thanks for that one .Cheers 🍻
After the vinegar step, you simply rinse with water and then rubbing alcohol... done.
@1956tojo OK good to know .Thanks 👌
Didn't see the drying machine coming! Fair play to ya mate, great idea but I foresee many, may idiots rumbling their tanks into aluminum foil balls!!!! LOL!
@kevinchamberlain7928 Thanks Kevin ...ya man the dryer works extremely well. But you make a great point , there will be a few characters who may not pack the tank in there solid enough and could end up with a crumpled ball of metal. Makes me wonder if I shouldn't have added some sort of disclaimer in the the description...lol..
Thanks for the great comment.
Cheers 🍻
I e seen guys use bungee cords and fix the tank to the rear wheel of a vehicle jacked up. Let it go for an hour and voila clean tank!
That's a great idea .I might give that one a try .Thanks
thank you i did the acid and kreme coat not worth it this is simpler
Hi Tim ,yes I have heard mixed opinions about the product you mentioned .The overall consensus is just what you say "not worth it ". I think the idea behind that product is that is supossed to repair small leaks which it may do but for some reason it doesn't seem to last long .Maybe due to the variation in the technique of actually applying the stuff . I'm guessing the acid part worked ok for removing rust but toxic chemicals are kind of a hassle to work with .Thanks for taking the time to watch and comment .Cheers good sir .🍺
Vinegar = acid, Baking soda = Basic. It’s a Scale goes from basic to acidic. water is somewhere in the middle.
Thats good to know ,thanks very much I appreciate the info .Cheers
An old Water Buffalo! Great machine!
Ya they are a good old reliable machines .It's great that you recognized the old kettle. Many have no idea what that beast is .Thanks for taking the time to comment. Cheers 🍻
Yes, I have vinegar 'lying around'. But not 8 litres....
Ya the 13 liters required may be a stretch for most . But if you're into pickling ,not so much . I guess I was just aiming at saying its a fairly common household item easily available pretty much anywhere .
@@TRyanLearnBikes Actually, this video was very useful to me- the tank I want to clean is for a small lawnmower...
@Tensquaremetreworkshop ok thats perfect. Typically those tanks are fairly small so not much vinegar required. I hope you get some good results. Cheers 🍻