To Coat or Not To Coat

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If the tank comes in clean, rinse it, use MMO,and ride the snot out of it this summer. Then, in winter, clean and kote to your hearts content!

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I agree with Richard. I use the MMO myself and have no problems with the FI system on mine.

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My preferred method is to remove the rust with electrolysis and not coat.

Q

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UBarW wrote:

If the tank comes in clean, rinse it, use MMO,and ride the snot out of it this summer. Then, in winter, clean and kote to your hearts content!

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Problem is, we don't have a winter here on the beach!

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After all that you have been through, just get the bike moving and enjoy some riding untill you can make some down time. Take Care - Jim

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If it's clean why coat it at all?

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Any coating you place on the inside of the tank will eventually flake off and clog up your filter, and any particles smaller than 2 microns will pass through your filter and jam in the smaller ports of your carbs/injectors.

Coating is a good "stop-gap" measure if you intend to launch the bike onto an unsuspecting victim.

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I know, MD, that you used that Rustecote (I think) and have had zero rust per your posts in the subject. Don't intend to sell the bike to anyone, I have to much fun working on it (especially the timing belts ), to consider selling. Besides, I'm on a mission here. I have a vision for this bike that I want to realize. The Rustecote (sp) is a bit pricey right now for me. Perhaps in the future yes.

When it arrives, if it is as clean inside as the photos show, perhaps it is best to leave it as it is, use MMO (per Randakk) and just make sure I am vigilant against any corrosion.

I read everyone's posts multiple times, and am appreciative of all your sage advice. That's what makes this forum the best in the world!