very minor tank rust

[jonan]

i got my 83 750 shadow running today and went to mount the fuel tank and found that there is some very minor rust inside...

any suggestions?

thanks,

[Benyen Soljax]

how did you see the rust inside? clear fairings?

[John]

install a fuel filter.

[sonavabeech]

prolly cheaper to buy another one.

check ebay or D&A motorcycle salvage on state route 33 in decatur indiana

otherwise look up gas tank repair shop / mechanic that will tumble the inside of the tank to wear of the rust and then put a sealer in it.

[SAMBUSA]

Surface rust or is it actually rusting on the inside? If it's surface rust, that's not really a big deal and wont cause you any problems. Different story if it's actually rusting out.

[jonan]

how did you see the rust inside? clear fairings?

there is a hole in the tank, where you put the gas in, and i saw it.

its very minor and there is already a prepump fuel filter.

ive rinsed it with gas a few times and it looks much better, it was very dry and powdery when i touched it, so since rinsing it all that has been removed and clean fuel comes out when i rinse it.

do i need to clean it out better? should i replace the filter more?

i read up on the acid/seal method and i would get the kit and do it myself rather than pay someone to do it.

[SAMBUSA]

there is a hole in the tank, where you put the gas in, and i saw it.

its very minor and there is already a prepump fuel filter.

ive rinsed it with gas a few times and it looks much better, it was very dry and powdery when i touched it, so since rinsing it all that has been removed and clean fuel comes out when i rinse it.

do i need to clean it out better? should i replace the filter more?

i read up on the acid/seal method and i would get the kit and do it myself rather than pay someone to do it.

If that's what it is then you need not worry about it. That's what happens when you drain your tank. Condensation builds up and creates a little oxidation. It's normal and wont cause any problems for you

[kawi kid]

just condensation like sam says u.b.ok!!!

[John]

yeah your fuel filter should catch anything that comes through. id check it when you change your oil or something, and just keep an eye on it, make sure it dont get too nasty.

[Fonzie]

otherwise look up gas tank repair shop / mechanic that will tumble the inside of the tank to wear of the rust and then put a sealer in it.

Be careful which sealer you use if you do. Can't remember which one I used on my old Yami, Por or Kreem......IIRC it was Kreem. Meticulously did all the steps in the directions, and shortly after chunks of it would be floating around, plus it never really fixed my leak.

Read later that Por 15?? was generally considered the better product

[StealthCat]

Tank sealant, you can pick it up from Iron Pony. I had to do that on an old 84 vf500 I have. Easy, cheap, and works like a charm.

[RC51 John]

POR15

It's a 3 step process and takes all day, but it works.

It sealed a pinhole leak by one on the spot welds on my RC51.