THE GREAT B1H RESURECTION!!!

[Carbon_ZX6R]

If there's rust inside the tank I would be very careful, and by careful I mean I'm a proper fanny and a bit of a fuckwit when it comes to mechanics and I wouldn't dream running the bike with even surface rust in the tank.

Don't elevate yourself above my status.... 

that was my thinking that bits of rust will end up in the injectors?

well what are my options? id rather not replace the tank as its mint

OK the old school way to deal with this is to take the tank off, remove pump find a way to seal the hole the pump goes in (was easier in the old days as there was only a filler cap and tap  ) put some smallish nuts in the tank and a bit of clean oil, shake it like buggery to dislodge any rust. Then thoroughly wash it out to clear the loose bits. New filters in the fuel lines and pump in this case, fresh fuel and pray.

Now the varnish smell, this is what petrol does nowadays and why bikes with carbs can be a right PITA if they have been left stood. I would suggest flushing the fuel pipes etc through with clean fuel in the hope it clears off and varnish deposits.

There used the be a product called Petseal that was designed the coat and seal the inside of petrol tanks, no idea if it is still availabe.

Good luck.

so your saying I will need a new fuel pump also?

just checked and there cheap thank fuck....

[Carbon_ZX6R]

this is a stupid one is the tank steel or aluminium? I cant remember which if its steel I'm golden....

[Carbon_ZX6R]

there seem to be actual liquids that are designed for this (acid based) but all the ones I have seen are not suitable for ally tanks


then I found this
I thought it was a joke
http://www.therevcounter.co.uk/threads/35994-Rust-Inside-Petrol-Tank-II-The-Test

[Alzo]

It's a Kawasaki...cheap steel.

[Carbon_ZX6R]

It's a Kawasaki...cheap steel.

ahh that's good

[Carbon_ZX6R]

well that's one yuasa battery ordered......

I refuse to scrimp on quality so this is going to hurt the old wallet

[Carbon_ZX6R]

right the spark plugs had about 300 miles on them before it went into storage will they need replacing or just a clean?

[Alzo]

Clean

[Carbon_ZX6R]

Clean

well that saves a few bob I think ill order my oil and filter online after my local dealer insisting the kwak has 2 oil filters................

any places people order there filters and oil from?

can get 4ltr motorax and a k&n filter for £30 delivered

[Jonesy]

Any places people order there filters and oil from?
can get 4ltr motorax and a k&n filter for £30 delivered

Wemoto

[Carbon_ZX6R]

well that's oil and filter ordered now , air filter should be ok after a wash now need some coolant , got to de rust the tank going to try the vinegar trick if it works it works if not there are other Homemade ways , don't fancy pouring acid in it if I'm honest but hey ho , once that's done ill fit a inline fuel filter just incase , and well I cant see exactly how rusted it is until the tanks drained

[Green_Ninja]

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so your saying I will need a new fuel pump also?

just checked and there cheap thank fuck....
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No where did I say you would need a new pump, I mentioned the fuel filter in the pump   

[Carbon_ZX6R]

Ooooo is that cleanable? I thought it was a sealed unit

[Green_Ninja]

Ooooo is that cleanable? I thought it was a sealed unit

The ZX10r ones certainly are so can't see the ZX6R ones being any different

[Carbon_ZX6R]

Cheers well it's worth a go I'll find out when I take it off , I'm really hoping it's only rusty where there was no fuel