Por-15

[zlatan]

I am looking to seal my tank and am wondering if anyone has done this before and if they have....

Do I need to put anything in with the rust remover liquid like this http://www.ebay.com/itm/STAINLESS-ST...item4add5e715e to aid in removing the rust?

[92xjunker]

Get the POR15 motorcycle tank kit, comes with everything you need.

[zlatan]

ya thats what im getting was just wondering if i needed to throw anything else in to be more abrasive

[92xjunker]

Nope, it will cover light rust by design, just not large loose stuff.

[zlatan]

picked up the kit today. gonna disassemble the tank tomorrow and begin the process

[92xjunker]

[zlatan]

before I started opening up the tank Iddecided to shine a flashlight inside through the fill hole to see the state of the tank and i was pleasantly surprised i thought there would be more rust but it doesnt look like there's anything therethat ccould clog the carbs. should i even bother with the por-15

[92xjunker]

Remove the fuel sender and look at the top of the tank. I had major rust there. If all is ok, white vinegar will remove the surface rust, no need for POR15.

[zlatan]

here are some pics

https://drive.google.com/folderview?id=0B9U6M0GS-G27ak5qd3llcTRobGM&usp=sharing

[92xjunker]

You're good to go, no por15 needed.

[zlatan]

the only rust is just that little bit at the top on the seam. in the 2 pics i just added. vinegar wash ia good enough then?

[92xjunker]

Yip...

[zlatan]

hopefully I can return the por-15.

[92xjunker]

If not sell it here. I know many need it..

[zlatan]

Allen's cleaning vinegar worked very nicely. but holy shit does it ever rust fast afterwards in some spots.

I had to quickly rewash with vinegar then rinse out with baking soda and water then gasoline.

Tank is spotless now. how much should i tighten that fuel level sender if feels pretty tight but the bolts could go tighter i dont wanna overtighten tho