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    Tank Rust protection

    I have a dripping petcock and it's off the bike while I wait for a new one. The tank is pretty clean but I don't want rust to develop.

    Do I need to do anything to the tank if it sits empty for a week?

    Thanks!

    Rick

    #2
    Originally posted by ryonker View Post
    I have a dripping petcock and it's off the bike while I wait for a new one. The tank is pretty clean but I don't want rust to develop.

    Do I need to do anything to the tank if it sits empty for a week?

    Thanks!

    Rick
    Plastic bag with some desiccant?

    Put a little oil inside?

    Store it in a dry location?
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      #3
      Originally posted by tkent02 View Post
      Plastic bag with some desiccant?

      Put a little oil inside?

      Store it in a dry location?
      You mean squirt a little motor oil in there, or WD 40?

      Rick

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        #4
        Originally posted by ryonker View Post
        You mean squirt a little motor oil in there, or WD 40?

        Rick
        WD-40 actually makes things rust, not sure why but it does. It will keep it OK for a short time but after several months there will be rust where a bare surface would have had none.

        I actually wouldn't worry about it in that short time frame unless you live in a humid environment, or have a tank that is leaning toward rusting already.


        Can you store it indoors in a dry place with a constant warm temperature so condensation does not occur??

        Cover the petcock hole and fill it with gas?

        I leave tanks empty all the time in the garage and they are fine, but I live in a very dry climate.
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          #5
          diesel or WD-40 would be fine

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