3.5 liter tank pictures
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got a pic on the board somewhere of my green 'moon dog' bike, but if one doesn't look closely, one wouldn't notice the difference - just an inch or so taller than usual
the big whizzer tanks (maybe 2 gal?) are a bit hard to fit on some bikes
the big whizzer tanks (maybe 2 gal?) are a bit hard to fit on some bikes
mine came in today. There is a little rust in it but I guess that is to be expected
it definitely is bigger than the other one.
new whizzer tanks are 4 liters (though I guess the older ones would be 3.7 liters - one us gallon)
It doesn't sit as low as a whizzer tank but there is a 70 dollar difference in tanks
it definitely is bigger than the other one.
new whizzer tanks are 4 liters (though I guess the older ones would be 3.7 liters - one us gallon)
It doesn't sit as low as a whizzer tank but there is a 70 dollar difference in tanks
There are products made for de-rusting a motorcycle fuel tank but Crassius gave you a good inexpensive suggestion. I've used small pebbles, sand and BBs. Anyhting that will break up the rust scale and allow it to be flushed out with a good rinsing will work.
Actually vinegar is a good de-scaler and works almost as good as some of the high priced solutions. Let it soak for a while with some type of abrasive, like those mentioned above, shake the tank and then drain and flush with hot water.
Flash rust can be a problem. That is the rust colored coating that appears almost immediately after flushing and while the inside surface is drying. That can be eliminated by adding a few ounces of oil rich fuel mix and 'swishing' it around after the hot water flush.
Now, even though you've cleaned the tank, install an in-line fuel filter between the tank and carburetor for extra assurance.
And show us a photo of this tank on your project. Did you give up on the big one?
Tom
Actually vinegar is a good de-scaler and works almost as good as some of the high priced solutions. Let it soak for a while with some type of abrasive, like those mentioned above, shake the tank and then drain and flush with hot water.
Flash rust can be a problem. That is the rust colored coating that appears almost immediately after flushing and while the inside surface is drying. That can be eliminated by adding a few ounces of oil rich fuel mix and 'swishing' it around after the hot water flush.
Now, even though you've cleaned the tank, install an in-line fuel filter between the tank and carburetor for extra assurance.
And show us a photo of this tank on your project. Did you give up on the big one?
Tom
I'm done with the enormous tank. Anyone want to buy it? 15 plus shipping. I have another frame I'm futzing with. I'm doing a sex change on a 24 inch girls bike.
Santa is giving me a cheap welder for xmas so I'm going to spend January learning to weld, spend February bugging a guy I know to weld it for me when I realize I'm not good at it. I'll spend March crying because the money I spent could buy me a new Indian. By April I'll be bored and move on to another project.
Santa is giving me a cheap welder for xmas so I'm going to spend January learning to weld, spend February bugging a guy I know to weld it for me when I realize I'm not good at it. I'll spend March crying because the money I spent could buy me a new Indian. By April I'll be bored and move on to another project.
