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  • Help: Rust in fuel tank

    My bike was lying there for around 4 months, and now when I looked in to the fuel tank there was lot of rust inside.

    now, what should be done?
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    • #3
      Why dont you try flushing it with petrol? Light rust will wash away.
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      • #4
        Empty the tank. Dry it. Spray RUSTLICK thoroughly inside. It will drain the loose rusts. It will also prevent from further rusting. Apply RUSTLICK under the tank. Leave it for a day. Then fill 'er and flush the petrol. Rinse a few times and hopefully you can then use the tank.
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        • #5
          sasta,sundar and tikaau upaae........

          mix little amt of oil with petrol everytime you refil it(50ml per litre) after flushing the tank with little petrol....
          The Magician"

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          • #6
            Originally posted by BOOO View Post
            My bike was lying there for around 4 months, and now when I looked in to the fuel tank there was lot of rust inside.

            now, what should be done?
            This is some whacky remedy to remove rust in the tank, i read somewhere....i think in overdrive mag(don`t remember quite clearly)

            Empty your tank...put small pebbles(stones) inside and shake ...remove the stones and wash...and then apply any anti-rust spray if desired.
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            • #7
              Originally posted by aditya08 View Post
              This is some whacky remedy to remove rust in the tank, i read somewhere....i think in overdrive mag(don`t remember quite clearly)

              Empty your tank...put small pebbles(stones) inside and shake ...remove the stones and wash...and then apply any anti-rust spray if desired.
              Boy that sure is a wacky idea but it does make sense as the pebbles will help in peeling the rust out when shaken in the tank.

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              • #8
                Originally posted by swingarm View Post
                Empty the tank. Dry it. Spray RUSTLICK thoroughly inside. It will drain the loose rusts. It will also prevent from further rusting. Apply RUSTLICK under the tank. Leave it for a day. Then fill 'er and flush the petrol. Rinse a few times and hopefully you can then use the tank.
                Can this RUSTLICK be even applied to remove rust on bike chrome parts like wheel rim etc. without any damage?
                Your biking tells a lot about the person you are!

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                • #9
                  Originally posted by abhijeet080808 View Post
                  Can this RUSTLICK be even applied to remove rust on bike chrome parts like wheel rim etc. without any damage?
                  Yes. If you want a more better one, search for a product called AUTOSOL on ebay. It is marvellous!
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                  '91 RX100

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