Steel tanks and storage - Page 3

mykill · 08-04-2010, 03:02 PM

Whatever you choose to do, REMOVE the petcocks!
keeping them in and closed will guarantee that any moisture has a place to settle rather than escape.

Hawk Medicine · 08-04-2010, 06:38 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by mykill

Whatever you choose to do, REMOVE the petcocks!
keeping them in and closed will guarantee that any moisture has a place to settle rather than escape.

WORD!

hugemoth · 08-05-2010, 05:40 AM

I prefer electrolysis for removing rust. No nasty chemicals, no coating needed, gets all the rust, doesn't promote future rust. For storage I use a small cloth bag filled with desiccant in a sealed tank.

Uncle Ernie · 08-05-2010, 08:12 AM

Interesting stuff here. I've been storing my tanks with some oil in them and I turn them over every 9-12 months. I guess maybe it would be better to take the petcocks out and just let them sit?

I worry about the humidity here. It doesn't take long before my boots and gloves are covered with mold -no air conditioning.

Stephen · 08-05-2010, 08:24 AM

Molasses.

Let a strong solution of molasses sit in that rusty tank for a day or four, pour it out, rinse it well, and it's shiny. Done it. It works.

Better put something oily in there right quick if you live some humid place.

grizz · 02-04-2011, 05:39 AM

Just found this thread too, have been looking for the best and cheapest way to manage the rust inside the tank of the FREE BSA D7 I am trying to get back to running.

Thread here:

http://www.advrider.com/forums/showthread.php?t=654098

Loose rust that I shook out of the tank when I took it off.

Mike Wilkins · 02-04-2011, 08:30 AM

Below is a good link that i was going to follow to cure a small leak in my '89 R100GS tank.
Now having read this I'll try the vinegar first and perhaps I wont need the electrolysis

http://www.ukgser.com/forums/showthr...ighlight=por15

Mike Wilkins · 02-04-2011, 01:21 PM

how about vinegar and electrolysis together ???

crazydrummerdude · 02-04-2011, 01:27 PM

I have 3 tanks on the shelf with petcocks and cap off. I don't think they're doing too bad.

I am in the process of stripping and painting a large /6 tank. It is sitting in the "well ventilated" portion of my shop. My brother called me last night to tell me the roof leaked, and where do ya think it leaked? Right on my tank.

08-04-2010, 03:02 PM	#31
mykill odd Joined: Feb 2008 Location: Los Angeles Oddometer: 1,092	Petcocks Whatever you choose to do, REMOVE the petcocks! keeping them in and closed will guarantee that any moisture has a place to settle rather than escape. __________________ Never underestimate the laxative properties of motorcycling.

08-05-2010, 08:12 AM	#34
Uncle Ernie Beastly Adventurer Joined: Jul 2007 Location: Asheville NC Oddometer: 3,978	Interesting stuff here. I've been storing my tanks with some oil in them and I turn them over every 9-12 months. I guess maybe it would be better to take the petcocks out and just let them sit? I worry about the humidity here. It doesn't take long before my boots and gloves are covered with mold -no air conditioning. __________________ LOOK OUT IT'S COMING THIS WAY!

08-05-2010, 08:24 AM	#35
Stephen Beastly Adventurer Joined: Feb 2002 Location: Austin, Texas, USA Oddometer: 3,162	from the Aussies on the good old Bevelheads list Molasses. Let a strong solution of molasses sit in that rusty tank for a day or four, pour it out, rinse it well, and it's shiny. Done it. It works. Better put something oily in there right quick if you live some humid place. __________________ Stephen Still for sale: 1988 BMW R100GS saddle: the Bumblebee seat

02-04-2011, 05:39 AM	#36
grizz Studly Adventurer Joined: Mar 2004 Location: Rochester, KENT, UK. Oddometer: 897	Just found this thread too, have been looking for the best and cheapest way to manage the rust inside the tank of the FREE BSA D7 I am trying to get back to running. Thread here: http://www.advrider.com/forums/showthread.php?t=654098 Loose rust that I shook out of the tank when I took it off. __________________ *** 2006 BMW R1200GS * * 2006 Sachs MADASS 50cc * * 19?? BSA Bantam D7 FREE Bike Resto * ********************************************** *********** "If you can't fix it with a hammer, you've got an electrical problem" ********************************************** *************

02-04-2011, 08:30 AM	#37
Mike Wilkins Old Cisterns Joined: Sep 2009 Location: Godalming, UK Oddometer: 20	rusty tank link Below is a good link that i was going to follow to cure a small leak in my '89 R100GS tank. Now having read this I'll try the vinegar first and perhaps I wont need the electrolysis http://www.ukgser.com/forums/showthr...ighlight=por15

08-05-2010, 05:40 AM	#33
hugemoth Banned Joined: Sep 2007 Location: Bend, Oregon summer, Snowbird in winter Oddometer: 2,078	I prefer electrolysis for removing rust. No nasty chemicals, no coating needed, gets all the rust, doesn't promote future rust. For storage I use a small cloth bag filled with desiccant in a sealed tank.

02-04-2011, 01:21 PM	#38
Mike Wilkins Old Cisterns Joined: Sep 2009 Location: Godalming, UK Oddometer: 20	P.s. how about vinegar and electrolysis together ???

02-04-2011, 01:27 PM	#39
crazydrummerdude Wacky Bongo Boy Joined: Nov 2006 Location: Moore/OKC Oddometer: 6,911	I have 3 tanks on the shelf with petcocks and cap off. I don't think they're doing too bad. I am in the process of stripping and painting a large /6 tank. It is sitting in the "well ventilated" portion of my shop. My brother called me last night to tell me the roof leaked, and where do ya think it leaked? Right on my tank. __________________ 1974 BMW R75/6, 1974 BMW R90/6, 1969 BMW R60/2 hack, 1929 Ford Model A, Metal casting, Part 2/Part 1 among others..

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