Clean Motorcycle Tank with Vinegar, Distilled Water & Baking Soda

[@JayCarsten]

My tank vinegar dump was super solid brown rusty color. Junks of rust fell out also. Yours is clean compared to what I poured out of mine. Thanks for video

[@blakeepperson3902]

What’s the water to baking powder ratio on the rinse?

[@Riverhorse916]

Excellent presentation, thank you for a clear and concise tutorial. I have the same bike, 1981. This was helpful.

[@MrAquabug]

Thank you!

[@robertc7531]

How much baking soda to distilled water do you use? Thanks great video

[@davefman1984]

Baking soda will neutralize vinegar, not baking powder. Soda reacts to acid and neutralizes it. Powder contains acid and alkaline together in the same mix in the form of baking soda and cream of tartar. Not sure what the neutralizing ability of baking powder would be. I do a lot of baking and am familiar with the differences between the 2.

[@MrFredsDIY]

Excellent DIY! I have done this process on a lawn mower tank.

[@ckdd8891]

Got the tank of my 80 GS1000 filled. Made the mistake of leaving it empty and locked for 2 years. Thank you.

[@OscarLodge]

Thanks a lot.... I will try that.... the bike is not back on the road yet.. so there is no hurry to complete the job.. I can treat and rinse as many times as it takes.

[@x66Hawk66x]

I mix a small amount of baking powder in with the vinegar, it causes a fiz, and it helps blast the rust off. My tank was really bad. it's a 60 year old bike, that has not been on the road since 1990. it's working wonders. i am onto my second application. I think it will take 3 application total to clean it.

[@redskool8498]

kool vid ... if there is flaking in tank fill half way full and try nuts and bolts shake like crazy then clean rest of way with the vinegar and when well clean and dry put a sealer in the tank for a few days holds off the rust from return .. thought this would help thanks .. keep on riding .. †

[@MrAquabug]

Thanks for the advice!

[@damian448]

what you mean by putting a sealer in the tank for few days?

[@klr297]

How much baking soda should you use??

[@cr500mike]

Thanks - good ole vinegar , used it to removed rust from expansion chamber - 2001 CR-500

[@F3502000]

Have to do this on my '09 DR 650. Very helpful video! 👍

[@spirosmavrogiannhs8433]

i do it right now on my '99 DR 650 se 😃

[@dave.vega.]

New drinking game. Take a shot every time he says baking soda. Go.

[@snapshot8006]

I am about to start this process. . Looking into a tank that has been coated before*..and sat empty after that for 6-10 yrs and yep..muchu visual rust visable in the bottom with decayed red gas that smells like turpentine.. .So I am thinking this may take some viniguar as well as some fish gravel and shake,shake, shake..for a couple of days..and then shake the fish and gravel out.. maybe a few times more..then mix the baking soda to neutralize the viniguar. .and the distilled to pull out any other stuff as a rinse until clean. .then maybe coat the tank with gas mixed with two stroke oil..or gas stabilizer. .and see how it lasts rust free..without other coatings..

[@Bellathebear777]

Nice video. Right after it dries, I would put a bit of marvel oil in it, cap it, & shake it around. Don't use too much, & you can leave it in, until you gas up & go.

[@dntlss]

That issue with the rim and the rust,what some people do is during the cleaning process the turn the tank upside down and leave it, that way it cleans everyting.

[@petersack5074]

After reading some comments: Consider, 'sealing' the tank inside, with an epoxy sealer. CASWELL brand, is best. Red Kote, cannot handle modern 'ethanol' gasoline. Follow instructions carefully, and use long rubber gloves, and a face shield.

[@motorcyclerefurbishment8162]

You’ve done really well.....cleaning that tank.....

[@MrAquabug]

Thanks!

[@roymichaeldeanable]

@@MrAquabug ...I use vinegar all the time...but I find that unless I treat the item by painting etc..the surface rust returns....suppose the item has iron content...hence the rust...so most things are undercoated then painted....to stop it rusting again

[@MrAquabug]

@@roymichaeldeanable Thank you for the advice! I will watch it carefully and if necessary I will follow up on your advice!

[@petersack5074]

Using de-natured alcohol (gas line antifreeze, methyl hydrate) AFTER the vinegar rinses, will remove/absorb/suck all/any moisture out of the tank. Put a litre in, shake the he** out of it, drain and let dry in hot sun, with ALL HOLES OPEN ! (i am doing a generator tank, from a 1983 Yamaha EF2800 generator- makes power, starts right up, after carb cleaned, and float set.

[@rickdff62]

So do you have a Suzuki restore project in the works? Thanks!

[@MrAquabug]

Yes I do, but it will need some carb work. I'll be posting new video's for sure! Thanks!

[@coryharris7574]

How many litres did it take to fill the tank to the top

[@EdwinDueck]

Funny thing is, I will be doing this to a susuki GS 450 L. Mine tank isnt to bad, but I dont how much rust is in there.

[@MrAquabug]

Good luck!

[@bluemooncycle]

Commentator goes back and forth saying baking soda and baking powder. Graphics say baking powder while he is saying baking soda. Very confusing because baking soda is not baking powder. I believe baking soda is the correct substance for cleaning a tank.

[@AIC68]

I know this video was a couple years ago but did you have to seal your tank after the cleaning?

[@neuspeuterr]

Goede video! Ik ben nu hetzelfde aan het doen met mijn tank. Ik vraag me af, is de tank nu (na gebruik) nog steeds vrij van roest, of is het terug gekomen? Ik durf zelf geen coating laag aan te brengen... ben benieuwd. Ben zelf bang dat de roest uiteindelijk terug zal komen

[@ljsablad]

did you put some rust sealer after?

[@ElGallo32PR]

What do you use to plug the petcock hole for the fill ?

[@Mohapi_Tau]

OK so please tell me, did you remove the petcock (due to the vinegar eating away seals) & if so, what did you use to seal the petcock hole?

[@MrAquabug]

That is a good question! This motorcycle had been standing still for about 5 years with old gad in the tank. The filter which is connected to the petcock had deteriorated. Because I needed a new petcock anyway, I left the old petcock in place when cleaning the tank with vinegar, after which I installed the new petcock. I would be curious to hear from viewers how they managed to seal off the hole?

[@Mohapi_Tau]

@@MrAquabug OK I used a wine bottle stopper (couldn't get a wine cork), which I cut off abit to fit. So now, the problem is that when I drain the tank, it immediately flash rusts before I can dry out the tank. What could I be doing wrong?

[@John-vi5vb]

Vinegar will eat away any aluminum, including the petcock. It will have no effect on plastic or rubber seals.

[@ericheine2414]

You can do a final rinse with isopropyl alcohol and leave the tank in the Sun- a couple hot days

[@NuggyBuggy]

Why do we need to use distilled water instead of, say, tap water, if it just a rinse and we are drying afterwards ? And why do we need to neutralize the vinegar if we are rinsing it all out ?

[@dntlss]

I'm not a chemist but from what Ive read you have to neutralize the vinegar with baking soda, water alone wont do it,then when you are done you have to coat the tank with some kind of oil etc, i think the distilled water is a twist on a old formula

[@justinh.8019]

Old comment, but I believe because distilled water has been stripped of minerals which won't leave deposits that react with air as much like normal water does.

[@CedricCreed]

How much Baking Powder do use / gallon

[@coryharris7574]

How many liters of vinegar did you use to fill the tank to the top

[@Live-Life-Freely]

The amount doesn't really matter because it's the same concentration.

[@joaogottardo2826]

Does it work with oil’s tank too?

[@metinokur997]

Does this help with rust

[@MrAquabug]

Yes it certainly does. But be aware for almost immediate "flash" rust!

[@azzers78]

Thinking of a sealer?

[@sonnyevansjr]

Did you have any flash rust issues after it was all said and done?

[@ManiVortex3965]

Other people have gotten it, easiest solution is use a heat gun or blow dryer at a low setting (so it doesn't hurt the paint) to dry the inside before any rust can set in

[@vp2880]

I have a 81 Kawasaki KZ 750 LTD that has been sitting with an empty tank for several years. What type of maintenance should I do in addition to cleaning the gas tank? Carbs?

[@cammylee591]

I am in the same situation. Ive been told, clean carbs, change oil filter/oil, maybe a new battery, check if tyres are ok and pressure, check brake fluid.

[@vp2880]

@@cammylee591 Thanks!

[@mikebaroz]

Hi! I'm about to do that. But after the vinegar (Acetic acid) treatment, I wouldnt use the baking powder rinse. Instead, I'm about to completely fill the tank with diesel, emptying it, and refill with gasoline. What do you think?

[@ashwinnagendra9986]

costly

[@inuktittussen2164]

Hi, im kinda thinking the same, i have a kerosene tank, and thinking about rinsing it with kerosene. I think its a good idea, my tank is a small one, so the cost is not bad there

[@mikebaroz]

@@inuktittussen2164 I already rinsed it with diesel, dont have to fill it up to top. Just shake it well and leave the diesel until you fill gasoline.

[@inuktittussen2164]

@@mikebaroz sounds good. Im using kerosene though, its a heater. Im thinking just fill it up woth small amount of kerosene, and shake it up, just for “coating” the inside, with the fuel im gonna use.

[@pmarkpmark]

Did yours flash rust at all?

[@kansascityshuffle8526]

Don’t listen to the prompts for baking powder. Baking soda is what you need.

[@magooracing]

Energen Carolina LLC 578 Vinegar Weed & Grass Killer Approved for Organic Production Pet Safe Glyphosate Free Herbicide, G...You can buy 20% vinegar compared to regular white vinegar that’s only 5%. It’s a little expensive $25 for a gallon but maybe using half 20% and half 5% and if you have a small tank.

[@годгев]

For last, baking soda/powder?

[@MrAquabug]

Baking Powder, good luck!

[@bryankennedy1019]

What works better regular vinegar or apple cider vinegar?

[@MrAquabug]

Hi Bryan, for me regular vinegar worked best!

[@bryankennedy1019]

@@MrAquabug Thanks!

[@therealkopil]

@@MrAquabug Was is distilled white vinegar?

[@MrAquabug]

@@therealkopil Yes, it was.

[@buldog190]

Thanks for the great video

[@paulmoz36]

How much baking soda

[@senorboardhead]

For mainly rust - correct ? Not for bad varnishing - correct ?

[@MrAquabug]

Indeed, mainly rust and not bad varnishing.

[@senorboardhead]

Hey thanks ! I’ve got varnish so I’m using a product called Max Stripping Solution for Paint and Varnish because it is non reactive with fiberglass.

[@seanstambaugh3256]

You can use diesel fuel I've done it before

[@azzers78]

Great stuff!

[@kuzcatlan]

Great video!!

[@gabrielgalaxygh]

What is the baking powder for?

[@fredchevry5786]

with the distilled water it'll neutralize the vinegar and let you clean up after without causing rust.

[@gabrielgalaxygh]

@@fredchevry5786 thank you for responding. Right in time too, I have it soaking in vinegar since last night haha

[@fredchevry5786]

@@gabrielgalaxygh make sure you dry it out with a hair dryer after you finish.

[@gabrielgalaxygh]

@@fredchevry5786 sounds good, thanks again.

[@gabrielgalaxygh]

@@fredchevry5786 hey man how much making powder do you need

[@amsterdamrico]

Ok maar wanneer geceant hebben heb je dan geen last van rust flash dat er gelijk een roest laag begint na spoelen!!! Ook waneer na spoelen!

[@ocimarlacerda9724]

good job bud

[@dB-uv7wp]

It works great

[@andrewshao]

Hey Man! I’m working on a 1981 Suzuki gs550l myself now. Could we get in contact please?

[@hawkmoon1704]

Wait....did he say baking soda?

[@mygameplays5580]

For royal enfield, I will need 13.5 liters or vinegar 😢

[@BigBKenobi-sd4jf]

Arm and hammer Baking soda not powder

[@piittiig1]

How r u .. dat is lang geleden .. good video ... Fijne dag

[@soorajrajankadakkal1509]

Hi sir, nice video

[@rhinoprodmusic551]

Please … soda and water our soda with vinegar please 🙏🏼

[@johnpotter26]

Baking powder

[@robertclark4929]

Old wives tale. Does not remove rust. Better luck pouring piss in the tank.

[@MrAquabug]

Based on my experience, I do not agree. It works absolutely fine!

[@dntlss]

Doesn't work? lol ,its actually a proven thing,maybe you weren't patient enough? directions? some tanks require quite a bit of work before they are totally clean but it does work, i think its called chemistry.

[@hazy1418]

Getting an old wive to piss in the tank won’t clear the rust

[@carbonarapadrino]

Coca Cola works...

[@hazy1418]

Thanks for posting, going to try on my 44 year old Lambretta 🛵 🤞

[@riddle58]

Did you coat the tank with anything after this was all done?