Fuel Tank cleansing

Hi all I have a ZX600R on which I have now had the pleasure of having to
clean the carbs thrice. Third time I installed an inline glass filter, which
seemed to be stopping any crud from getting through, but obviously isn't as
its again exhibiting the same rough idle as before. I should have cleaned
the tank, but didn't, so now I'll pay by fighting with those nasty little
carb to airbox boots again. My question is, what's the best solution/solvent
to put in the tank (along with a handful of nuts and bolts) to get rid of as
much rust and scale as possible?

thanks!
Tom B

 

Maybe another question to ask is where are you buying dirty gas?


--
Later,

Charlie

"Nothing is worth more than this day," said Goethe.

 

Smart answer. I hadn't thought of that.

 

tank (along with a handful of nuts and bolts) to get rid of as

Use chain less chance of someat getting stuck only to rattle later.

Adam

 

Never crossed my mind until the night I bought about 3 gallons of gas and a
pint of water.

 

Jeez. In all the years I've used nuts and bolts I've never had a
problem. And what threatening and life-endangering thing is likely to
happen if a stray and lethal 14mm nut is left in your petrol tank?

 

i have similar problem.. with some overspray in my fuel tank plugging up my
fuel injectors.. how can i clean up the tank and fuel system???

 

apart from the useful info re the nuts n bolts versus chain argument....any
suggestions on what kind of a solution to put in the tank while sloshing
either around? just plain old gas ? or some miracle concoction including a
bit of acid/solvent/dish soap etc? As for the first reply, the gas was fine,
I just didn't bother (laziness oversight ignorance take your pick my bad)
cleaning the tank assuming my new inline filter would catch all the crud
left in the tank.

Tom B

 

It's what I've always used.

 

that's very interesting, again thanks all for the suggestions. I will try
CLR followed by a good nuts n bolts shaking with good old gas, BUT, I will
try this electrolytic method for some other smaller parts that I've normally
bead blasted. Re the shocks...did you disassemble them first?

Tom B

 

You might also try Yamaha Fuel Tank Conditioner Kit:

http://www.yamaha-motor.com/accessories/apscitemdetail/3/122/329/All/2/detail.aspx

MCN reviewed it in this month's issue.

Fuel Tank Conditioner Kit

Use to clean rust and deposits from metal fuel tanks that show signs
of deterioration. Does not harm paint, rubber, or plastic. Includes
1 bottle of rust remover and 1 bottle of neutralizer per kit.

 

having counted `em in but failed to count them all out, a mysterious rattle
appeared a long time later, possibly not life endangering but cetainly
quality of life threatening. Your mileage may vary

Cheers
Adam