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Posted by 49Reo
- June 04, 2015, 19:19:57 PMWelcome to the funny-farm, Ken. Don't mind the Ratman, I think he is overdue for his meds. Or maybe his cage needs cleaning.....lol
My cousin would put coarse sandblasting sand in motorcycle gas tanks, (after draining and drying of course) then mount it in his pneumatic pain shaker for a couple of hours. Drain all the sand, blow it out real good, then put a gas tank sealant, usually a 2-part epoxy type, slosh it around, then drain, let dry, back on the bike and a happy customer. I was one of the happy.....brand new tank, he looked in it, rust. So lost a day "painting" the inside of the tank before painting the outside of it.
Point being, the sand and shaker worked very well for removing all the scale. Keep us posted; there is something for someone to learn from every job performed on these beautys...
Posted by CDNRatMan
- June 04, 2015, 18:37:54 PMok I was close......lol.....put it through a filter and remove the rust and you can have the left over for fish and chips..........
Posted by pcarrell
- June 04, 2015, 17:55:24 PMThat's nasty stuff!
Maybe this will help! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fUYr_7SwGms
Posted by CDNRatMan
- June 04, 2015, 17:03:34 PMWhy would you want that in your tank? Me personally I would like my tank nice and clean inside. I did read someplace about a product you buy and put into your tank slosh it about an remove it and it descales your tank, lots of white vinegar might be the answer to.
Posted by pcarrell
- June 04, 2015, 15:42:28 PMRoot Canal.........nasty!
Posted by mittico68
- June 04, 2015, 12:32:31 PMWelcome from me, too!
And nice ride! 
Posted by pcarrell
- June 04, 2015, 08:21:38 AMSee Ken, I told you these guys know their stuff!
Posted by DC
- June 04, 2015, 01:56:25 AMWelcome to the Forum, Ken!
Posted by Ken Wolkens
- June 03, 2015, 21:10:05 PMRatman, That's funny! No TV show-ship for me. Already had enough bad experiences (yes more than one) with those guys and a motor home I needed moved from Detroit to Melbourne, FL.
Troll, Thanks for the insight. That's good news on the fuel line since I keep a couple spools of SAE30R9 Injection hose around and Fuel Injection specific clamps too. As long as it is 5/16 or 3/8 I'm good otherwise it's a trip to the parts store. Either way it looks like I might be able to ride tomorrow. 
Posted by Troll
- June 03, 2015, 20:09:33 PMThere are two lines that connect. One is pressure, and if it was leaking, it would SPRAY ALL OVER...and the other is return to the tank through a small check valve. The pressure line is retained by a screw clamp like any normal fuel line on the throttle body end, and with a spring lock fitting on the bottom of the tank. If the line is bad, you don't need to use a special part, you can get bulk fuel injection hose at an auto parts store, and an "injection" clamp. Parts wise, your looking at under $10. If it's the return line, then it's secured with a couple of spring clamps and it's just normal fuel line, since there is very little pressure. Remove the left side air box and base, and you will be able to see both hoses...
Posted by CDNRatMan
- June 03, 2015, 19:48:45 PMWhich transporter from the TV show did you use?
Jennifer; my choice first.....lol
Jarrett;
Marc and his 'stach.....
Jessic
Posted by Ken Wolkens
- June 03, 2015, 18:58:01 PMThanks for the warm welcome guys!
The transporter called and it looks like it will be here tomorrow afternoon. I'm excited but already let down...
He informed me the first order of business is to deal with a fuel leak that the seller did not bother to disclose until it was on the way into the trailer. Supposedly it is the line between the throttle body and tank and it has a crack in it. I suspect the hose is a victim of 10% ethanol in the gas.
I will keep you guys posted.
Ken
Posted by greenbarn
- June 03, 2015, 17:24:08 PMNice find, Ken. Welcome to the nut house..
Posted by CDNRatMan
- June 03, 2015, 13:38:24 PMWelcome, and it does look good and lots of chrome.
Posted by pcarrell
- June 03, 2015, 08:56:31 AM
Now see......you're doing it right!
You haven't even got the bike yet, but you've got a pic up! .....and she's a looker too!
You go ahead and ask questions. We love them! And I'll tell you what......you probably won't find any group that's more knowledgable about these rare bikes anywhere!