Dropped something in gas tank!

[nivram]

Did something really stupid, was adding some carb cleaner to my gas tank and the round paper that sits on the lids fell out right into the gas tank.

Now whats the best way to get it out? I was thinking of running the fuel down then pulling the tank and pulling the fuel sender until out to get to it would that work?

[avgas]

I can't imagine on how it would hurt the gas tank. But feel free to enlighten me.
Best way would be using 2 bits of wire.

[Hiflyer]

Or fill the bike up and hope it floats to the top?

Hyosungs have a pretty wide tank though so you might need something to fish it out with...

Does the paper thing float?

[Crasherfromwayback]

I'd simply whip the tank off, tip it upside down to drain it and have the offending bit of paper come out.

[nodrog]

just burn it out

[wysper]

just burn it out

that could be a darwin award right there.

[nivram]

It's that waxy paper so I doubt it floats.

[firefighter]

It's that waxy paper so I doubt it floats.

Do'nt lie. It's a calculator watch, is'nt it? :rofl:

[Hopeful Bastard]

that could be a darwin award right there.

Nah... It would be in the running for one though ;)

[nivram]

Do'nt lie. It's a calculator watch, is'nt it? :rofl:


Given the pain in ass it's going to be getting the fckr out it would be easier if it was a calculator watch lol

[T.W.R]

Initially it won't cause any issues but probably over time if it stays in there it'll probably breakdown & disintergrate.

just drain the tank of as much fuel as possible, shake the tank till the remaining fuel & cap seal on one side then lay it on that side and with a piece of wire skewer the offending piece and gently guide it out

[schrodingers cat]

Sell the bike and get a different one. It will also fix the need to add carb cleaner.

[imdying]

Just leave it there, worst it can do is block the fuel filter a little, and it's unlikely to ever get past the tank strainer in any case.

[Laava]

Do'nt lie. It's a calculator watch, is'nt it? :rofl:

Or a tinny?

[roadracingoldfart]

Either use a paper magnet or just fill the tankl so it floats out the filler hole .
Slight tip here -------> Water is cheaper than fuel and cleans really well.

[NewRob]

Drain the tank,use a wire and have some chewing gum at one end. Go fishing and use the gum side to stick the paper and pull it out.

[nivram]

You've been watching too much McGyver.

[Nat]

try using chopsticks

[rustyrobot]

Use a flexible claw tool. They bend, and grab, and are cheap as chips, probably cheaper these days especially if you live in Auckland.
Here's one one tardme...
http://www.trademe.co.nz/Building-renovation/Tools/Other/auction-290965425.htm

[The Pastor]

fill the tank with water, frezze the tank, then cut it in half with angle grinder.

[nivram]

I've got my tank stuck in the freezer compartment any know how to get it out?

[Nat]

fill the tank with water, frezze the tank, then cut it in half with angle grinder.

Wouldn't the fuel ignite??

[wysper]

Wouldn't the fuel ignite??

ummm did you read the post you quoted?

[The Pastor]

Wouldn't the fuel ignite??

thats why you freeze it.. DUH...

[wysper]

and the first bit - fill the tank with WATER might make it tough for the fuel to ignite.. however with the new hydrogen fuel vehicles... maybe you can't be too careful.

[avgas]

Put the cap back on it. Take the tank off and throw it into the harbour.
Follow it as it comes into shore. Watching someone pick it up, and get the note out thinking its a treasure map.
Then collect the tank from them.

[roadracingoldfart]

Drain the tank,use a wire and have some chewing gum at one end. Go fishing and use the gum side to stick the paper and pull it out.

Does anyone know of a solvent to dissolve chewing gum from a carb jet ????

[Sable]

Apply carb cleaner to genitalia.