Opinion on tank rust

[Nessism]

Sorry, thought these were holes...

[Dogma]

Sorry, thought these were holes...

No problem. It's really hard to see for sure. Even when I look at the 5Mp original images, I can't make out what those are. For example, the first one you circled appears to be in the middle of the fuel level sensor plate. In the original image, I think I can make out one or two screw heads even. Even though I think that should be on the other side of the tank, and have Phillips heads instead of hex heads. I could be wrong about that, but that's what I'm trying to say.

OK, just for kicks I went out and looked at the actual tank. The first one you circled really is a hole. A nice clean hexagon shaped hole in the fuel lever sensor's mount plate. No idea what that's for (for now). The second one I can't be sure I found on the tank. What remains of the paint is flaking at the edges, and probably made a shadow when the flash went off.

[PAULYBOY]

Glad somebody got the bike here on the forum. I was gonna retrieve it Friday, after my 20YO and I got back from his college retrieval run. 200 bucks aint bad.

[Dogma]

Glad somebody got the bike here on the forum. I was gonna retrieve it Friday, after my 20YO and I got back from his college retrieval run. 200 bucks aint bad.

You must be one of the three he said was interested. Maybe you'll beat me to the next one. If I can get a title for this one, I don't think it will stay a parts bike. There's not that much missing.

[rustybronco]

At least I'm going to learn a thing or three about rust.

You will also learn about how much heat distorts metal, how to repair warpage, dent repair, metal finishing, filler application, sanding, blocking, painting.
while increasing your vocabulary at the same time.

[Escobarclan]

Hey guys.

You can buy all kinds of chemicals for rust, but this is what I do and it is FREE.

For rust in the tank, go outside and find some gravel, 1/4" is best with sharp edges (like shale).

Pour about 1/2 a gallon in with water. Hang the tank on some rope off a tree branch with the cap hole up, and start shaking the hell out of it, it'll take a while, but I've found nothing that works better, and I've had my share.

When you're satisfied, wash the tank out thoroughly, pour some gas inside and swirl it around to diplace the water, empty, then pour some motor oil and swirl for storage.

For the outside, use a wire brush wheel to take off the rust without harming the metal. If you just want to store the tank, spray it with cheap walmart primer, a can of 'aircraft stripper removes it easily.

Hope this helps