replace 2nd gen tank

[Randy Grein]

I've never had problems with a newer bike - clean it out, wash it a  
bit (BBs in a pint or two of gas, seal & shake vigorously) and unless  
you get a lot of ugly crud you're good to go. If it's bad, consider  
the integrity. Modern tanks are pretty thin; any significant amount of  
rust coming out of the tank means probable pinholes. In that case  
probe the tank for soft spots, and worst case get a can of kreem.  
Follow the directions EXACTLY.

Randy Grein, WMRRA #41

On Jun 4, 2008, at 2:00 PM, Erik Weber wrote:

> Hey, if I may semi-jack this thread . . .
>
> I have a 1st gen tank I bought from an unknown seller that is in nice
> condition. What would you guys do as far as ensuring the insides are
> not going to pollute the engine? I have heard of rust-bonding agents,
> tank sealer kits, etc.
>
> Thanks,
> Erik
>
>
> On 6/2/08, zoran <zv30 at sbcglobal.net> wrote:
>> Jim,
>> it is 2nd gen.no petcock,fuel pump in tank is petcock.
>>
>>
>> Zoran Vujasinovic
>> Twin Works Factory
>> 775-786-4881
>> www.twfracing.com
>> ----- Original Message ----- From: "Jim Stewart" <js at strappe.com>
>> To: "Suzuki SV650 Mailing List" <sv650 at micapeak.com>
>> Sent: Sunday, June 01, 2008 8:49 PM
>> Subject: Re: replace 2nd gen tank
>>
>>
>>
>>> Jo Rhett wrote:
>>>
>>>> So without the pump going it won't spill?  Great ;-)
>>>>
>>>> Any way other than hose/mouth/siphon to get 2 gallons out of the  
>>>> old
>> tank and into the new one?
>>>>
>>>>
>>>>
>>>
>>> Jo, the tank's fuel valve is vacuum operated. No vacuum, no flow. So
>> there's no problem removing the tank, just disconnect the vacuum  
>> line, the
>> fuel line, the fuel sender wires and vent lines at the rear.
>>>
>>> By the same token, if you want to empty the tank just pull the  
>>> fuel line
>> and direct it into a suitable vessel. Then apply vacuum to the  
>> vacuum spigot
>> on the valve and fuel will flow.
>>>
>>> I use a Mity-Vac to suck on the spigot, but you can do it by  
>>> mouth. It's
>> clean and doesn't take much vacuum.
>>>
>>> -js
>>>
>>> --
>>> http://www.strappe.com
>>>
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