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  • skids
    XS-XJ Super Guru
    • Jul 2002
    • 5064
    • Florissant, CO, USA

    #16
    PS, Kreem is miserable when it doesn't work.
    Skids (Sid Hansen)

    Down to one 1978 E. Stock air box with K&N filter, 81H pipes and carbs, 8500 feet elevation.

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    • Radioguylogs
      XS-XJ Guru
      • Nov 2012
      • 2073
      • Presque Isle, MI

      #17
      I'm with Marty.

      I clean out the rust with EvapoRust and then keep the tank full.
      -Mike
      _________
      '79 XS1100SF 20k miles
      '80 XS1100SG 44k miles
      '81 XS1100H Venturer 35k miles
      '79 XS750SF 17k miles
      '85 Honda V65 Magna ~7k miles
      '84 Honda V65 Magna 48k miles (parts bike)
      '86 Yamaha VMAX 9k miles

      Previous: '68 Motoguzzi 600cc + '79 XS750SF 22k miles +'84 Honda V65

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      • jetmechmarty
        Master of XSology
        • Nov 2003
        • 7974
        • Coldwater, Mississippi

        #18
        DIY EVAPORUST:

        It’s safe like Evaporust and cheap. It works!
         
        Marty (in Mississippi)
        XS1100SG
        XS650SK
        XS650SH
        XS650G
        XS6502F
        XS650E

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        • jetmechmarty
          Master of XSology
          • Nov 2003
          • 7974
          • Coldwater, Mississippi

          #19
          Here’s more info and proof it works.

          Thanks for all of the input on stripping my fuel tank. Down to bare metal. Is vinegar followed with baking soda neutralizer good for treating inside of the tank? I've read about following up with some 2 stroke mix to prevent flash rust. Thanks
          Marty (in Mississippi)
          XS1100SG
          XS650SK
          XS650SH
          XS650G
          XS6502F
          XS650E

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