equipment to drain gas from bike tanks - Page 2

chollo9 · 11-11-2012, 10:40 PM

The Mr. Gasket pump has worked at our auto shop for a couple of years. Not one toasted marshmallow to date. But, I'm not the kind of dipshit that would hook up the wires right next to the end of fuel line . . .

AdventureDave · 11-12-2012, 04:05 AM

dont you guys have jiggle syphon's?

https://www.whitworths.com.au/main_i...135&item=67399

cheers

David

whoops just reread OP "Something of a suitable commercial level not cheapo auto supply" mybad. disregard above suggestion.

racer1735 · 11-12-2012, 07:25 PM

I use a transfer pump from Harbor Freight. Don't laugh, its inexpensive and does the job. I use it to empty the tank down to a minimal amount, then I'll remove the transfer hose, disconnect one end of the fuel line from the petcock, and drain the remainder of the tank that way (smaller diameter hose takes longer to drain). For fuel injected bikes, drain a bit further with the transfer pump, then start the engine and run the tank dry (I don't do this too often as I don't like the fuel pump running dry).

As far as the transfer pump, just put a light grease or some oil on the pump shaft. That will keep things lubed and operating properly.

the_gr8t_waldo · 11-12-2012, 08:31 PM

well, i'll be damned!! today at work a buddy just had to show me his new commercial grade siphon http://www.grainger.com/Grainger/DAY...rum-Pump-4HA27 who'da thunk?

HaChayalBoded · 11-18-2012, 04:49 AM

I used that siphon pump from harbor freight to change the oil in 30 generators recently. Works well, didn't spill much. And they are like $5

HaChayalBoded · 11-18-2012, 04:50 AM

You can also use a pump that goes onto a 55 gallon drum and chop the tube down to whatever size you need.

davsato · 11-18-2012, 11:25 AM

the fuel hose on my honda is 10mm and draining it through the petcock is NOT slow! as i found out when i recently took the tank off to change the air filter, shut the petcock, pulled the hose off and got a face and lap full of fuel. oh yeah, my bike has one both sides joined by a bridging tube, forgot that! and twenty litres of fuel gives it a lot of head too!!

11-11-2012, 10:40 PM	#16
chollo9 Screwed the Pooch Joined: Jul 2003 Location: Silk Hope, NC Oddometer: 492	The Mr. Gasket pump has worked at our auto shop for a couple of years. Not one toasted marshmallow to date. But, I'm not the kind of dipshit that would hook up the wires right next to the end of fuel line . . . __________________ If your gonna be dumb, you gotta be tough When you get knocked down you gotta get back up, I ain't the sharpest knife in the drawer but I know enough, to know, If your gonna be dumb, you gotta be tough

11-12-2012, 04:05 AM	#17
AdventureDave MMMMM Bundy! Joined: Jan 2006 Location: Brisbane, Australia Oddometer: 658	jiggle syphon dont you guys have jiggle syphon's? https://www.whitworths.com.au/main_i...135&item=67399 cheers David whoops just reread OP "Something of a suitable commercial level not cheapo auto supply" mybad. disregard above suggestion. AdventureDave screwed with this post 11-12-2012 at 04:22 AM

11-12-2012, 07:25 PM	#18
racer1735 Gnarly Adventurer Joined: Dec 2005 Location: Amarillo/Canyon, TX Oddometer: 293	I use a transfer pump from Harbor Freight. Don't laugh, its inexpensive and does the job. I use it to empty the tank down to a minimal amount, then I'll remove the transfer hose, disconnect one end of the fuel line from the petcock, and drain the remainder of the tank that way (smaller diameter hose takes longer to drain). For fuel injected bikes, drain a bit further with the transfer pump, then start the engine and run the tank dry (I don't do this too often as I don't like the fuel pump running dry). As far as the transfer pump, just put a light grease or some oil on the pump shaft. That will keep things lubed and operating properly. __________________ One cylinder (my XL) or four (my ST)? That is the question.

11-18-2012, 04:49 AM	#20
HaChayalBoded Brooklyn Bored Joined: Oct 2006 Location: Brooklyn, New York Oddometer: 6,730	I used that siphon pump from harbor freight to change the oil in 30 generators recently. Works well, didn't spill much. And they are like $5 __________________ Eddie Stuff FS '00 Harley MT 500 '93 Concours, extreme farkle (for sale) '00 Shadow ACE Tourer (for sale) '03 Shadow Sabre (Gone) '90 Honda Hawk GT NT650 (Gone) Lookin' for a (cheap) '95 GSPD Classic I've been stranded in the combat zone I walked through Bedford Stuy alone Even rode my motorcycle in the rain!

11-18-2012, 04:50 AM	#21
HaChayalBoded Brooklyn Bored Joined: Oct 2006 Location: Brooklyn, New York Oddometer: 6,730	You can also use a pump that goes onto a 55 gallon drum and chop the tube down to whatever size you need. __________________ Eddie Stuff FS '00 Harley MT 500 '93 Concours, extreme farkle (for sale) '00 Shadow ACE Tourer (for sale) '03 Shadow Sabre (Gone) '90 Honda Hawk GT NT650 (Gone) Lookin' for a (cheap) '95 GSPD Classic I've been stranded in the combat zone I walked through Bedford Stuy alone Even rode my motorcycle in the rain!

11-12-2012, 08:31 PM	#19
the_gr8t_waldo Beastly Adventurer Joined: Feb 2006 Location: tacoma warshington Oddometer: 1,850	well, i'll be damned!! today at work a buddy just had to show me his new commercial grade siphon http://www.grainger.com/Grainger/DAY...rum-Pump-4HA27 who'da thunk?

11-18-2012, 11:25 AM	#22
davsato Studly Adventurer Joined: Jan 2005 Location: southern England Oddometer: 753	the fuel hose on my honda is 10mm and draining it through the petcock is NOT slow! as i found out when i recently took the tank off to change the air filter, shut the petcock, pulled the hose off and got a face and lap full of fuel. oh yeah, my bike has one both sides joined by a bridging tube, forgot that! and twenty litres of fuel gives it a lot of head too!! __________________ Dave

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