Cleaning tank with Apple Cider Vinegar?

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Hi All,

After a few fuelling issues, I'm contemplating cleaning out my 1995 M900 tank using the Apple Cider Vinegar method: http://www.bing.com/videos/search?q=clean+gas+tank+apple+cider+&FORM=HDRSC3

Anyone able to vouch for this?

As my bike is from 1995, there not much inside the tank other that the Fuel Level Sensor. I'm thinking if I remove that there should be no obstacles to using this method?

Any thoughts / doubts anyone?

Cheers

[norvin998]

Hi All,

After a few fuelling issues, I'm contemplating cleaning out my 1995 M900 tank using the Apple Cider Vinegar method. Anyone able to vouch for this?



Never used that method but there are many methods using weak acids - filling up with Coke has been mentioned. Thats very weak phosphoric acid. I've used phosphoric acid very successfully - its sold as bathroom descaler for loo's & showers. Dirtbusters is one brand - in 5L containers. Used it in steel tanks with hot water & a fish tank heater dropped in to keep it warm. The best I've used for quite bad rust in an old bike tank was with washing soda & an "old school" battery charger. Electrolytic removal really works well & washing soda is cheap & easily found. Lots on the net about it.

http://www.realclassic.co.uk/techfiles/petrol_tank_rust_removal.html