Drying the inside of a gass tank.... what is the best way?

[Static]

Drain fuel. Remove taps etc. Good flush with water. Cup of Meths into tank and swirl around.(meths absorbs water droplets). Tip out meths. Leave tank overnight in a warm, dry environment.
Tank should be ready for the rest of the work.

id go with this but i wouldent use a litre if there is a cup of water in it you need to shake it out first as you dont exactly want a litre of meths just sitting open inside

[McDuck]

Well i have gotten all the water (i think) out. There is still a few rust particals in there that i have not figgered out how to get out.

[McDuck]

Very. But not long enuff to pick up the little bits of rust lol.
Had a closer look at the pain, the half that the sticker was mostly gone on has been resprayed, and baddly. The old sticker is still under the paint lol

[tri boy]

Rust flakes should dry out, and then be easier to blow out.
How big are ya lips.

[McDuck]

About normal actualy

[McJim]

Use a vacuum cleaner to get the particles out. you probably won't get 'em all but the tank is designed in order that particles shouldn't get sucked into the fuel pipe.

[scumdog]

Use a vacuum cleaner to get the particles out. you probably won't get 'em all but the tank is designed in order that particles shouldn't get sucked into the fuel pipe.

I've got a set up for my old vacuum-cleaner that has two or three different dia. hoses stepped down until the end one is a section of 3/8th rubber fuel hose - gets where a normal vacuum-cleaner hose can't.

[Kickaha]

so why was my post moved to pd...someone out there needs to get a fucking life

perhaps you should take your own advice, now tell me what part of this don't you understand?

This is a technical forum only so no drivel will be tolerated.

Do not complain if you find your posts deleted unless you believe it had technical value.

[McDuck]

I've got a set up for my old vacuum-cleaner that has two or three different dia. hoses stepped down until the end one is a section of 3/8th rubber fuel hose - gets where a normal vacuum-cleaner hose can't.

Lol that must have quite some suck to!

[JimO]

how did it go Donald you been burning up the road today

[McDuck]

how did it go Donald you been burning up the road today

Well i am going to star the coating process tonight, am taking the bike over to katman wed for him to have a look and do the brake measure ( thanks man) and then it is fitting the new indicator and fixing the throttle cable (maby even when it is in taupo) then into compliance as soon as possible after that, helpfully Monday week.
So yea i am happy.

[blade1000]

About normal actualy

on a sreious note metholated spirits (not to drink though) disolves water ,wash tank out with that then leave with lid open for day or so once emptied the left over meths will dissapear in to thin air. sorted

[McDuck]

Well the process has begiun, the etching compound is in the tank, will be out tomorro morning then in with the H2O remover then in with the final sealer.... then back on the bike, new indicator and i am away laughing!