Ditch Caustic Chemicals : Clean Gas Tank Easily

Clean the inside of your motorcycles gas tank without using expensive caustic chemicals . By using this technique and a combination of common houshold items you probably already have, you can achieve incredible results . Follow along , step by step and see how easy it really is .
Note : Be sure to inspect the interior of your tank for any vent tubes or anomalies that may catch or snag chains or bolts or whatever you decide to use to scrub the inside of your tank . They can make extracting the hardware very difficult sometimes .
The rubber expansion plug I used in this video can be found on Amazon described as
LASCO-13-1820-Economy-Rubber-2-Inch Expansion Plug
I have no affiliation or sponsorship with this product or Amazon and offer the details only as a courtesy to those interested in sourcing the same device used in the video .

[@genuismensa]

First run I do heavy purple degreaser just straight out of the jug. Then I put in a decent amount of dawn dish soap. And to top it off, lemishine. I found using this when polishing range brass helped really bring the shine out since its a mild acid. I use stainless steel pins. They are easy to rinse off after you are done. I just dump them into a bucket and use a sieve to get them out. You can make a tumbler out of a reclaimed electric motor or even an old corded drill. You can use a 5 gallon bucket and then stick the tank in there and wedge foam or whatever you have to keep it from moving. If you make a little cart for the bucket to roll on, you can use a rollerskate wheel or something as the drive, just chucked up in the drill. I just let them tumble for at least an hour. Then I will either do that again if its still nasty, or then I take it and fill it full of evaporust. I let that sit 24 hrs. Then I rinse it well with water, and then coat the inside with WD-40. I have rescued a ton of tanks, I don't like the tank liner epoxy. I'd rather get it back to metal and then just make sure to remember to store it full of non-oxy gas. That will keep it from rusting.

[@TRyanLearnBikes]

@genuismensa I like your idea of using the stainless steel pins , those would work great .I also agree with not using an epoxy liner when your finished.A bare metal interior that is well maintained is the best Your tumbler ideas are good too .But for me the dryer is best ...its ready to go , no mods required just stuff the tank in there and press go....done . Thanks for taking the time to watch and leave such a great comment. Cheers to you good sir 🍺

[@tjansson8481]

Hey! That's my Suzuki GT750 Water Buffalo. Owned it from 1978 to 1981. Rode it from Chicago to Dallas in '78 and then to home in NJ. Loved it!

[@TRyanLearnBikes]

@@tjansson8481 Thats pretty cool man .From Dallas to Chicago and then to N.J in 78 on a Buffalo..wow that must have been an epic trip ..I hope you took plenty of pix cause that would be great to look back on .The GT's are such neat bikes .I'm stoked to get this old gem back on the road .Won't be going as far as you did though .Thanks for watching and taking the time to comment. Cheers to you good sir 🍺

[@morgansword]

I had a old dryer that the heat element was done for and so out to my shop area it went. Then on my bike tank, I used a concoction of vinegar and molasses that I just filled the tank with it. After a few days (been a good minute now) I poured everything out. The inside of the tank looked like it had been chromed! Then I poured some Ospho in it and swirled it around till I knew everything was coated. That tank never ever rusted again.

[@TRyanLearnBikes]

@morgansword I like your idea with the vinegar and molasses. I'd heard good things about molasses being a great rust remover solution .To combine it with vinegar is innovative for sure .I'm going to give it a try .Thanks for the great comment. Cheers to you good sir 🍺

[@roym.9875]

I've done this on. Honda tank many years ago. Finished it off with an epoxy tank liner product. The epoxy isn't bothered by the gasoline and it is a permanent fix.

[@TRyanLearnBikes]

@roym.9875 Well sir .Opinions differ greatly regarding the epoxy tank liner products out there .I think the main failure factor is lack of proper preparation. You obviously did it right .Calling it a permanent fix may be a stretch though . Time is a powerful obstacle to beat .But fingers crossed you'll never have to worry about it .Thanks for watching and for taking the time to comment. Cheers 🍻

[@Fixitall-ib6nc]

Chain works great and is a lot easier to remove from the tank. Great info, thank you sir

[@Failure_Is_An_Option]

Just buy bulk citric acid. I buy anywhere from 2.5 gallon buckets to 5 gallon buckets. To give you an idea how far it goes, an 1/8th cup would easily do that tank and still be perfectly viable to remove rust on other components after. An hour in the dryer on its lowest heat setting and you would have been done. Even getting the dryer hot first and just running the fan after might be sufficient. Rinse with water. No need for baking soda. Anything above 80F 26C makes it very effective. 90F 32C is ideal. Rust is easy. Dealing with fuel residue and failed liners, or what ever other additives a person has used... Those can be a real challenge to remove.

[@TRyanLearnBikes]

Ok..good to know .Thanks very much 👌

[@DangerousSportsForSeniors]

Excellent tutorial. I especially liked the dryer method for agitation. The last tank I derusted, I used electrolysis . Great result, and thanks for sharing.

[@TRyanLearnBikes]

Thanks very much man . Yes the dryer agitation works so well its crazy .I've heard good things about the electrolysis method that you mention I'm anxious to give it a try . Might be worth a try for the next video . Cheers to you for the idea good sir .Also thanks for watching and taking the time to comment so kindly .

[@Zedicus-XG]

as someone who regularly uses the dishwasher as a parts cleaner, i am SOOO going to try this ASAP.

[@TRyanLearnBikes]

Ha ha ha thats a great idea ..using a dishwasher as a parts cleaner is brilliant..I like how you roll..Thank you for that one I'm sooo going to use that too..Thanks very much for watching and taking the time to comment. .Cheers to you good sir 🍺

[@KrakensGarageandAdventures]

Excellent tutorial. I have used pretty much the same method over the years. Only difference was I used a 2 liter bottle of Cokeacola instead of water or vinegar. Great video!

[@TRyanLearnBikes]

Hey Eric thank you very much sir .I have heard that coke is an excellent fluid to use in this situation and have seen some pretty surprising results in other youtube videos . I may give it a try to compare effectiveness with my next tank cleaning opportunity . Thanks again for your continued support .Cheers 🍺

[@user-rk1bf4eh2p]

I use apple cider vinegar and BB's

[@DutchMotoRider_]

You deserve more followers, amazing results!

[@TRyanLearnBikes]

Thank you very for such a gracious comment. I appreciate you saying that .The results were surprising to me as well. I knew that method would work but I didn't think it would be that good . Thanks again for watching and taking the time to comment. Cheers to you good sir 🍺

[@insanecnc]

Wow, what a transformation on the inside of your gas tank. Your cleaning procedure worked perfect. I have a completely stock 1978 Honda 750 I will try this on. Thanks.

[@TRyanLearnBikes]

@@insanecnc Well thank you very much .Ya the results were quite good for sure .A bone stock 78 Honda 750 is a very cool machine..You're a lucky man .I hope you get similar results when you clean up your tank .Thanks for watching and for taking the time to comment so kindly. Cheers 🍻

[@TRyanLearnBikes]

@@insanecnc Good to hear I'm glad everything worked out well .Thanks for watching and taking the time to leave such a positive comment. Cheers 🍻

[@Jarvisbiker]

Wow, what great results and really doesn't harm the tank. I know things can flash rust almost overnight if not protected. Great Video TR .............................................JB..

[@TRyanLearnBikes]

Ya man the results were surprising for sure .I was shocked to see how well that tank actually cleaned up .And flash rusting seems to happen the moment air gets to the raw metal ,so you've got to be quick to stop it .Thanks for watching and taking the time to comment J.B. much apprciated .Cheers🍺

[@rickfazzini22]

‼️ Whatever you do don’t use that chain!!! (When I saw him drop that chain in that tank my stomach sank lol)My brother brought me over my nephews vt750 tank because he had tried to use that exact same type of chain to do this very thing. I tried everything to remove it but never could. I ended up cutting the bottom side out of the tank to find this tank had a metal vent tube that went from the bottom of the rear of the tank to the top near the cap and this chain had gotten wrapped around that tube every which way. No way it would have come back out. I’m sure this tank he is using in the video is wide open as it’s older but just wanted to give that warning. And I did get it all welded back up 👍🏻and he’s had no problems since.

[@TRyanLearnBikes]

Hey man you make a very valid point . There can be odd vent tubes and all kinds of anomalies out there that could cause a problem in extracting things that you put in a tank . I'll make a point of adding a warning in the description of the video . Thanks for taking the time to comment on that issue .

[@keithhampton9700]

Cleaning Vinegar works wonders! No need for muratic acid.After rust is removed,wash the tank out with water and baking soda.Then I recommend using a quality liner(Damon Redcoat). Any pinholes can be covered with solider.I use a huge soldier iron for doing stained glass.

[@TRyanLearnBikes]

I like the idea of finishing up with a liner .Just have'nt been able to find one that I'm confident enough with because there are many horror stories out there with ones that fail over time and really make a mess of things inside the tank . Fixing with lead is something I'd like to try as well and will definately give it a try in an upcoming video .Thanks for watching and for taking the time to comment .Cheers 🍺

[@melissahunt6125]

Very good information to the point and you are very entertaining Thank you

[@TRyanLearnBikes]

@melissahunt6125 Well thank you very much. I appreciate your kind words .Also thanks for watching and for taking the time to comment. Cheers 🍻

[@SpyderWayne]

Your bike garage looks to be full of FUN !!!

[@TRyanLearnBikes]

Oh yes its easy to get lost in all of the potential projects.

[@TheWolfsnack]

Aye....a woman that understands the need for these things is a treasure....mine made not one objection to my using the basement rec room to build a 1970 Sportster, a 54 pan/shovel and an 80 KZ750 cafe racer in over the years....the dryer tip is gold....I have two sets of fat bobs to do.

[@TRyanLearnBikes]

@TheWolfsnack Very cool man .Your wife sounds like a diamond 💎. Great women like her are few and far between. That's a fine stable of machines you have had man ...very nice bikes for sure . Oh yes the dryer tumbler works really well. I'm sure you'll have good results. Thanks for watching and for taking the time to comment. Cheers to you good sir 🍺

[@taterbites]

@@TheWolfsnack So you decided not to do in the living room!😂

[@TheWolfsnack]

@@taterbites ...welll...to be fair, the living room was a flight of stairs up on a second level....the rec room led right out the front door....

[@taterbites]

@@TheWolfsnack 😂

[@SpyderWayne]

They say there is a fine line between genius and insanity 🤔 ... and, I do believe I just witnessed a genius 😃 ... I hope your wife didn't notice the genius 😂🤣 But seriously, Terry, wow, great stuff 😁👍👍

[@TRyanLearnBikes]

Ha ha ha ..thanks very much Wayne. Love your comments,they are always so well thought out. I think I'm closer to the insanity line than genius side of things thats for sure .I'm sure my ex would agree. Thanks again cheers my friend 🍺

[@buchanansleeve7427]

Great tip. Made me a subscriber, thanks again.

[@TRyanLearnBikes]

Well thank you very much . I appreciate you actually taking the time to comment and let me know you liked the video .And also to have enough trust in my channel to become a subscriber .I genuinely value having you on board. Cheers to you good sir 🍺

[@PurpleMonkeyWaffle]

Wow what a great result! Very good idea.

[@TRyanLearnBikes]

Heck ya man ,I was stoked to see how well it cleaned up using an old school method my dad always spoke of . Thanks very much for watching and for taking the time to comment and support the channel .I appreciate you doing that .Cheers to you goosd sir 🍺

[@honewaatamokepumipi8135]

Great lessons brother, only man who uses his brain ive come across, referring to diesel its my go to lube and cylinder breaker for siezed engines works every time

[@TRyanLearnBikes]

@@honewaatamokepumipi8135 Hey thanks man I really appreciate your kind comment. And yes Diesel is gold , such a great product ...great for heaps of stuff . Thanks again for watching and taking the time to comment. Cheers 🍻

[@GoldenBoyGarage]

Impressive to dump that tank inside the house haha. I just tried electrolysis for the first time, and while i hope i never have another rusty tank, i look forward to trying again. Vinegar is my usual method and have had some pretty great results

[@TRyanLearnBikes]

Yes man I've heard great things about using electrolysis Definitely want to give it a try .Thanks for watching and taking the time to comment I really appreciate your support. Cheers to you good sir 🍺

[@georgemalkin6546]

If only I had a drier

[@TRyanLearnBikes]

@georgemalkin6546 Well George sometimes people just leave them out for garbage once they don't heat up anymore and you can find em gor free .Keep a sharp eye out and you may get lucky

[@wibblywobblyidiotvision]

@@georgemalkin6546 If you have a cement mixer, it works just as well, and you don't have to hide what you're doing from the wife. Unless you're using the duvet to pack it out.

[@Supermankev2001]

I wish I had your handy fixing ability. I have a hard time with this kind of stuff. I do enjoy your content . I was at a rally last week I was showing some of the guys your channel . The dryer I am not sure I would get the green light to use the dryer My wife would not be impressed . Man you really got that tank cleaned up. I hear ya about GoPros being glitchy I am always fixing adjusting re starting but for the most part they work great .Enjoyed this video well done.I have a friend coming in Sept to see Fri 13 th from OHIO . I put out my first video I have so much footage to go through and try and tell the story.

[@TRyanLearnBikes]

Nice of you to say Kev ,thats super kind . Also thank you for sharing out my channel with some of your buddys Ya the dryer angle may be a tough sell in some households but if you can swing it ,it works great The Sept Friday 13th should be good , hopefully we can connect up there and catch up in person .Your pal from Ohio should enjoy that event for sure Looking forward to your next video ,with lots of footage you'll have a fun time piecing it all together .And knowing you you'll have the perfect music to go with it . Thanks again Kev .Cheers buddy 🍺

[@Aldo-mx9rz]

@@TRyanLearnBikes On the 2nd Wednesday of each month you have to drive around the town before the G men and you will surely find a dryer or two at the curb. Don't let the wife use it! It's YOURS! BWAHAHA!

[@TRyanLearnBikes]

@Aldo-mx9rz Thats an absolutely brilliant idea.!

[@gregc6661]

You make a heck of a good video, captain!

[@TRyanLearnBikes]

Hey Greg that's one heck of a great comment. I truly appreciate you watching and taking the time to respond with such positive feedback. Cheers 🍻

[@gregc6661]

I followed the same process with the tanks on a pair of 1982 Honda CT110’s I recently picked up. Did their small auxiliary tanks too. Only difference is I used Evaporust which works great but runs at $29/gallon at harbor freight. I found the tumble dryer part quite amusing because I did the same thing with each tank. Lucky the Mrs was out at the time 😂. After rinsing with dish soap and water and drying with a heat gun I coated the inside with a 50/50 mix of gas and clean engine oil. They look great now. Glad I discovered and subscribed to your channel, your videos are quick and to the point and have lots of energy. Wish I had that water buffalo of yours 👍🏼

[@TRyanLearnBikes]

@@gregc6661 Hi Greg , I like the idea of using a heat gun to help dry out the tank faster ,I should have thought of that . Using Evaporust type stuff works super well but the cost is a bit prohibitive for me and just trying to use everyday household stuff was part of the angle on this particular video so I went that route . I also should have used 2 stroke oil to give it the final rinse not diesel .It would have been a better choice as the old buffalo is a two stroke machine . Your 50/50 oil gas mixture is a good solution too. Thanks for watching and commenting and most definately thanks very much for subscribing .I truely appreciate it .Cheers to you good sir .🍺

[@thomasrose7713]

Fantastic result 👍TY

[@TRyanLearnBikes]

Yes the results were very good for how easy it was to do .I was actually quite surprised too. I'm going to try electrolysis for another video to compare how well that method performs .Thanks for taking the time to comment .Cheers🍺

[@kevinchamberlain7928]

Didn't see the drying machine coming! Fair play to ya mate, great idea but I foresee many, may idiots rumbling their tanks into aluminum foil balls!!!! LOL!

[@TRyanLearnBikes]

@kevinchamberlain7928 Thanks Kevin ...ya man the dryer works extremely well. But you make a great point , there will be a few characters who may not pack the tank in there solid enough and could end up with a crumpled ball of metal. Makes me wonder if I shouldn't have added some sort of disclaimer in the the description...lol.. Thanks for the great comment. Cheers 🍻

[@Supermankev2001]

I shared this one out great info !

[@TRyanLearnBikes]

Thanks Kev man you are a legend ,Cheers buddy

[@congerthomas1812]

Nuts, square edges, put it in the back of your car-truck for a week or so. Good video

[@TRyanLearnBikes]

@congerthomas1812 Thanks man I appreciate you watching and for taking the time to add some insight .Cheers 🍺

[@congerthomas1812]

@@TRyanLearnBikes same back, I've been doing since Regan, Navy, construction equipment mechanic, crane inspector. Run a small engine shop now, Thanks again!

[@TRyanLearnBikes]

@@congerthomas1812 Holy Moly man ,"since Regan" is a fantastic reference .I can relate in big way even though I'm up here in Canada . You have excellent credentials with your past work experience , A master mechanic for sure Anyone lucky enough to work as an apprentice for you should be absorbing as much knowlege as possible . If you started a youtube channel you could make some good coin just sharing your knowledge .Something to think about .

[@congerthomas1812]

@@TRyanLearnBikes I've had one kid at work move up, the rest I sent back to tire boy. Have a hopeful now. I enjoy building things, from muzzleloaders to bb mopars. Have 2 kids both outgoing but not mechanics. I tell folks it's not a failure,now you know what doesn't work. Good chat!

[@davebrunson125]

That's a GREAT idea.

[@TRyanLearnBikes]

@@davebrunson125 Thanks for your great comment. Cheers 🍻

[@alexgrupp4211]

You crack me up dude

[@TRyanLearnBikes]

@alexgrupp4211 Thanks Alex I'm glad some of my attempts at humor actually landed .Also thanks for watching and taking the time to comment. Cheers 🍻

[@eddiej.2354]

Great video. Thanks for that. My only problem is that my 5 gal generator tank won't fit in the dryer with its rectangular shape.

[@TRyanLearnBikes]

@eddiej.2354 Thanks very much for the great comment. You may have to be creative with an agitation method if its too big for the dryer .Let me know what you come up with when you get your project underway .Thanks again. Cheers 🍻

[@SpyderWayne]

Hey... petting your rooster on YT...🙈... you're a brave man 😅👍

[@CajunGreenMan]

Link to the expansion plug on amazon doesn't work.

[@thomasrose7713]

Could you please add a link to the sealing bung you use in the filler neck please. TY love the result you go achieved!

[@TRyanLearnBikes]

Hey Thomas Thanks very much for the great comment . That expansion plug was from a local plumbing supply house but I did see many variations available on Amazon .Use the key words Expansion plugs and you will see tons of options. But when I get a chance I will add a link in the description to exact one I used .Thats a good idea because i've have a few requests as to where I found it . Thanks for the idea .Cheers

[@kevinwest3689]

This is the funniest thing i've seen in a long time.

[@TRyanLearnBikes]

Thanks Kevin I'm glad you enjoyed my weak attempts at humor..Cheers 🍻

[@kevinwest3689]

@@TRyanLearnBikes KBS $50 ONE A DUN- PERMANENTLY. That water Buffalo deserves it. ✌️

[@TRyanLearnBikes]

@@kevinwest3689 Hi Kevin ,yes tank liner solutions can work ok but unless you can get it absolutly perfect inside the tank ,(which is incredibly hard to do) ,that stuff can be a nightmare . I have a tank in getting profesionally done now where they sandblast the inside of the tank and the results are exceptional as their track record shows , zero failure in 30 years so far . But you are right the Buffalo deserves better . Cheers

[@williamstarkes9302]

I am glad you found extra use for your proctology camera. Lol. Don't you own a diesel refinery. Great video.

[@TRyanLearnBikes]

Ha ha ..thanks young William. Every tool typically has multiple uses if you have a good imagination. No diesel ownership here buddy I'm out collecting ditch bottles just to make enough money for dinner. Thanks again my pedigree chum. Cheers 🍻

[@davidpeel8431]

Great information for cleaning out the rust sans chemicals, yes, yes, yes top tips. The tank in the dryer, your lady is definitely a keeper. Do you have any information on removing a failed liner, probably a "Red Coat' as it is red colored and peeling off in huge strips? Many thanks.

[@TRyanLearnBikes]

@davidpeel8431 Hi David .Thanks very much for your kind comments. Regarding trying to remove the failed liner may come down to finding a pro shop that can sand blast the interior with specialty nozzles designed to get in and around the curves of the tank .There may be acids that could work but I don't know of a specific one to tell you .I do know that sandblasting is very effective. Hope that helps. Cheers 🍻

[@linksgarage1985]

No was that $20 Canadian or USD???? Haha. Jk. Great video. That old water buffalo looked great! And the tank was spotless after. Dryer hack is genius. And I’m going to try the baby spit method from now on. Cheers!

[@TRyanLearnBikes]

Definitely Canadian coin ,the exchange rate is way out of my league to buy anything in US dollars . Cool that you recognized the old Buffalo ,many have no idea what that old beast is .Just did the carbs and a few other tweaks .hopefully get it on the road this year .And yes that baby spit and polish is magic , my little grandy Bo cleaned up the outside of the tank beautifully .Thanks very much for watching and taking the time to comment I truely appreciate your continued support .Cheers to you good sir 🍺

[@linksgarage1985]

@@TRyanLearnBikes heck yea! My dad had a purple GT750 and a couple H2s. Blue and purple. Neat machines man. Can’t wait to see yours back on the road!

[@TRyanLearnBikes]

@@linksgarage1985 Very cool ,your pa sounds like a legend man ,those H2s were wild machines .

[@1kzrider]

wow nice

[@TRyanLearnBikes]

@1kzrider Thanks man . I appreciate you watching and taking the time to comment. Cheers 🍻 buddy

[@mpccenturion]

An old Water Buffalo! Great machine!

[@TRyanLearnBikes]

Ya they are a good old reliable machines .It's great that you recognized the old kettle. Many have no idea what that beast is .Thanks for taking the time to comment. Cheers 🍻

[@spotthedogg]

You really need to disable the heat in the dryer or you’ll have some issues. You should have dumped the soda in when there was still 4l of vinegar in it 😁 WaterDisplacer-40 is a great final step 👍🏻

[@TRyanLearnBikes]

@spotthedogg Good points.My dryer has a no heat setting that just rotates the drum with cool air .I made the assumption that people wouldn't turn the heat option on .I should have mentioned that for sure . Not sure I agree about the baking soda timing .I flushed the tank multiple times with baking soda not just the one time seen in the video..again I assumed too much from the viewer. And your final step recommendation of water displaced-40 is a great idea for sure .Thanks for watching and taking the time to comment. Cheers 🍻

[@spotthedogg]

@@TRyanLearnBikes adding soda to the vinegar would make a nice eruption 😉🤣 Baking soda is a base, that’s why it neutralizes an acid

[@TRyanLearnBikes]

@@spotthedogg yes I should have done that for the visual effect. It would have looked great .👍

[@randysimmons9838]

My last rinse was gas and marvel mystery oil

[@TRyanLearnBikes]

Had to look up what "Marvel Mystery Oil " was because the name sounded made up to me .But sure enough its a real thing and perfect for the task at hand .Thanks for the education .Cheers to you good sir 🍺

[@buzzedalldrink9131]

great video. What brand is the endoscope connected to your phone? any recommendations on a camera/ phone attachment? thanks

[@TRyanLearnBikes]

@@buzzedalldrink9131 Thanks very much. That borescope I used in the video is a Ralcam articulating borescope .Bought on Amazon for 185 .00 dollars. It works very well. There's been no issues with it so far and I do use it quite a bit .The fact that it can bend 180 ⁰ at the tip is an excellent option I highly recommend .Hope that helps .If you have any more questions let me know and I'll try and answer as bestvas I can .Cheers 🍺

[@buzzedalldrink9131]

@@TRyanLearnBikes thank you very much for the info and such a quick reply

[@TRyanLearnBikes]

@@buzzedalldrink9131 My pleasure.

[@raimobrunning3657]

Thanks!👍 Did your wife see this vid?😀

[@TRyanLearnBikes]

@raimobrunning3657 You're very welcome. . Based on how quiet things are around here .I would have to say no she has definitely not seen this video.

[@michaelbrown5559]

i like your way but at the end use two stoke oil to gas this will keep carb working well since yours is all ready one it will keep rust out

[@TRyanLearnBikes]

Hey Michael ,yes you are quite right .I missed the mark using diesel fuel instead of two stroke oil . As the bike is a two stroker it should have been obvious for me to go with that .Thanks for watching and for taking the time to comment .I appreciate your input .Cheers to you good sir 🍺

[@kylehennen]

Can you speak a bit to how you built that bung? I have an old Triumph that I’d like to do this with. The gas cap is far from a tight seal. Also, there doesn’t seem to be such a pronounced collar that your Suzuki tank has in this video? Would love an idea of the materials, as I cannot quite understand how you built that just by looking at it.

[@TRyanLearnBikes]

Hi Kyle , That plug you're talking about is not something I built . They are a fairly common item used in the plumbing and gas fitting industry ..If you google expansion plugs you'll see many variations that may suit your needs . But I did see the one I used ,its available on amazon its called " LASCO 13-1818 Economy Rubber Test Plug With Easy Grip Wing Nut , 2 Inch" They are fairly inexpensive ( about $10 Dollars ). But there are more robust versions available that you may like better . Hope that helps .Cheers buddy 🍺

[@kylehennen]

@@TRyanLearnBikes thanks so much. Just knowing those search terms opened it all up!

[@TRyanLearnBikes]

@@kylehennen My pleasure. Cheers 🍻

[@TRyanLearnBikes]

@@kylehennen My pleasure ,Good luck ahead .Cheers

[@d.l.horton2093]

I just cleaned a tank off a Suzuki LT230S and I cleaned it like I do when I polish bullet cases. I put it in a tumbler with corn hauls and it cleaned up nicely. Maybe because the tank was plastic it didn't stick so well so it came off easy. Before I got a tumbler to slip it in I taped it to the top of a case tumbler and filled the tub with bullets and the top was the tank. I flipped it over after a few hours. No muck left in there. And it had dried and harden gas in there that came off like chunks of plastic or dirt clogs. Try it out. I should make a video but I don't do editing.

[@TRyanLearnBikes]

@@d.l.horton2093 Wow that sounds like a very interesting process. I'd love to see the results up close .I've heard that things like corn bits and walnut shells and things like that can works wonders .I encourage you to make a short video on how you do it .You don't need to edit just use your phone and shoot step by step in order .You'd get thousands of views for sure .

[@TRyanLearnBikes]

@@d.l.horton2093 Good stuff ,I'm looking forward to seeing it .Cheers to you good sir 🍺

[@d.l.horton2093]

@@TRyanLearnBikes I just got a chance to put the tank on the bike and run it off its own tank. I shook it upside down one more time before installing it and got a few more grains of corn out again that were trapped somewhere and ran a full tank of gas through it. The filter that I put on it has caught a few pieces of dust but no corn and no clogging. I would say its cleaned. I am going to make a video and maybe throw in the before and after video of the bike smoking like a steam train and after the rebuild it not smoking anymore. Or a seperate one. Look for it.

[@TRyanLearnBikes]

@d.l.horton2093 Thats excellent I'm glad to hear it's all back together and running fine.Id definitely love to see a video of the process and I think many others would too.You may have a viral video on your hands .Shoot me a link when it's up and I'll help promo it if it proves to be a solid video .Good luck .Cheers 🍺

[@philipfreeman72]

Before buying make sure the inside of tank is painted .

[@TRyanLearnBikes]

Not sure I fully understand what you mean about having the tank painted on the inside . As far as I'm aware there are not many paint products that stand up to continued exposure to gasoline .

[@geoffreybolderstone9641]

where do you get the bung from

[@TRyanLearnBikes]

Hi Geoffrey , that particular plug was from a local plumbing supply dealer .But I have seen the exact one available on Amazon for around 10 dollars .If you search the term "Expansion Plug " you should see many types and variations that may suit your needs . Hope that helps .Good luck .Cheers 🍺

[@MarilynJones]

Baking soda is a base, which is the opposite of an acid

[@TRyanLearnBikes]

@MarilynJones Good to know. Thanks Marilyn .I appreciate you watching and taking the time to comment with some solid info . Cheers 🍻

[@skualpascal6684]

hi, nice tricks in your VDO !! - btw, what do you think of phosphoric acid ? isn't it the best because after treatment it gives a protective coat against rust. A last question, as french I cant understand what's "wolb tuc" :((

[@skualpascal6684]

@@alanhart1238 I dont know ; just curious - THX

[@TRyanLearnBikes]

Thank you ,much appreciated . Not much experience with phosphoric acid so I can't offer any valid info . Regarding the phrase "Wolb Tuc " if you read it backwards you'll get it . Thanks again for watching and taking the time to comment .Cheers

[@skualpascal6684]

"cut blow" ? I dont get it neither 😀

[@TRyanLearnBikes]

@skualpascal6684 . Ya, its a poor reference to an old slang term .I didn't think anyone would actually read the examples given as it flashed so quickly. You're the only one who caught it so far .Full marks to you on your observational skills

[@M-mj8bd]

Could this clean sand out?

[@TRyanLearnBikes]

@M-mj8bd Thats a good question. I think the agitation part of the process could help loosen up any hardened sand .The vinegar part probably won't have much of an effect.

[@Charger1908]

I e seen guys use bungee cords and fix the tank to the rear wheel of a vehicle jacked up. Let it go for an hour and voila clean tank!

[@TRyanLearnBikes]

That's a great idea .I might give that one a try .Thanks

[@Tensquaremetreworkshop]

Yes, I have vinegar 'lying around'. But not 8 litres....

[@TRyanLearnBikes]

Ya the 13 liters required may be a stretch for most . But if you're into pickling ,not so much . I guess I was just aiming at saying its a fairly common household item easily available pretty much anywhere .

[@Tensquaremetreworkshop]

@@TRyanLearnBikes Actually, this video was very useful to me- the tank I want to clean is for a small lawnmower...

[@TRyanLearnBikes]

@Tensquaremetreworkshop ok thats perfect. Typically those tanks are fairly small so not much vinegar required. I hope you get some good results. Cheers 🍻

[@DrFiero]

Since the tanks off a water buffalo, should have used some 2 stroke oil instead of diesel! Bike would never notice the difference! :D I used to have a '72 H2 back in the early 80's. Similar fun factor.

[@TRyanLearnBikes]

Yes .good point .That would have been a better choice for sure . Thanks for watching and taking the time to comment. Cheers 🍻

[@TRyanLearnBikes]

Holy moly man a 72 H2 would have been an amazing machine to have .I bet you wish you still had it .

[@DrFiero]

@@TRyanLearnBikes - was fun in a straight line for sure. But it tried to kill me SO many times in a corner!!!

[@TRyanLearnBikes]

@DrFiero Oh ya ..cornering was not their strong point ...thats for sure.

[@stanwooddave9758]

Don't forget grandpa---wax-on----wax--off. Get them while their young, and haven't seen Karate Kid.

[@TRyanLearnBikes]

Hey Stan ,that line is brilliant .I wish I'd thought of that one when shooting and editing .It would have worked beautifully if I could have woven it in somehow . Cheers buddy 🍺

[@mrmeowcomeshome1300]

Is that a shipping container ?

[@TRyanLearnBikes]

Yes sir , the shipping container workshop has proven to be a decent set up . Thanks for watching and for taking the time to comment . Cheers

[@rymalia]

Why not fill it with vinegar instead of soapy water? Wouldn't that get at the rust in there better?

[@TRyanLearnBikes]

Well yes you could but the first part of the process is to physically scrape the rust away then flush out the big particles . Vinegar needs time to work its magic .Its just more cost effective to use soapy water for stage one . Thanks for watching and taking the time to comment .Cheers

[@1956tojo]

After the vinegar step, you simply rinse with water and then rubbing alcohol... done.

[@TRyanLearnBikes]

@1956tojo OK good to know .Thanks 👌

[@Michael_Bradburn]

If it's just rust, A hand full of marbles inside and put it on a paint shaker for half a hour.

[@TRyanLearnBikes]

Interesting theorey , Not totally convinced how effective it would be ,but I guess ya never know until you give it a try . Thanks for taking the time to comment .Cheers

[@Svendus]

#EvapoRust 😉👍

[@TRyanLearnBikes]

@Svendus Oh yes I've heard good things about that stuff. I'll have to give it a try .Thanks

[@Svendus]

@@TRyanLearnBikes just leave it a couple of days and you will be surprised it doesn’t take the paint and you can pour it back in the container for later use

[@TRyanLearnBikes]

@@Svendus Sounds brilliant. Thanks

[@taterbites]

Making pickles in a motorcycle tank.😅

[@TRyanLearnBikes]

@taterbites That would make a great video .Thanks man I may use that one for my next April fools day video. The one I made this year about using a propane BBQ tank for a gas tank on a motorcycle did great. It was a short that a lot of people enjoyed. Thanks again. Cheers 🍻

[@taterbites]

@@TRyanLearnBikes 😂😂🤣

[@c50ge]

Cleaning vinegar from Home Depot is 30%. Also jack up a car, tractor, riding mower. Then ratchet strap the tank to a wheel (cover tank with a moving blanket) ad your mix and metal pieces. (Nothing too big) let the tank rotate for an hour. Empty, rinse and repeat if necessary. kzbin.info_5y38Nns4DM?si=x-ajKkPkWJeRETix Thanks for helping us !

[@TRyanLearnBikes]

@c50ge I wish I'd have known about the extra strong vinegar at Home Depot .It would have worked fester for sure. The strapping to a tractor wheel for agitation is a fantastic idea, too.Thanks for the link to the short. Also thanks for watching and for taking the time to comment. Cheers 🍻

[@timd5343]

thank you i did the acid and kreme coat not worth it this is simpler

[@TRyanLearnBikes]

Hi Tim ,yes I have heard mixed opinions about the product you mentioned .The overall consensus is just what you say "not worth it ". I think the idea behind that product is that is supossed to repair small leaks which it may do but for some reason it doesn't seem to last long .Maybe due to the variation in the technique of actually applying the stuff . I'm guessing the acid part worked ok for removing rust but toxic chemicals are kind of a hassle to work with .Thanks for taking the time to watch and comment .Cheers good sir .🍺

[@TheShawna1]

$20.00 Boy you are from a long time ago!LOL

[@TRyanLearnBikes]

Fact

[@user-rk1bf4eh2p]

I use apple cider vinegar and BB's

[@TRyanLearnBikes]

@user-rk1bf4eh2p Yes the apple cider vinegar seems to be the preferred choice of those in the know .But there are better choices than BB's .Shrapnel with edges is way more effective .

[@postaroland2014]

I have a '84 tenere 600, and it has a 30 liter gas tank, lot of vinegar would be needed 😂

[@TRyanLearnBikes]

Holy moly man ! a 30 liter tank .Thats some serious capacity . You're talking camel range with that tank . Yikes . Thanks for watching and for taking the time to comment .Cheers .

[@rickc2222]

DIY Gas tank tumbler: kzbin.info/www/bejne/jHK3eI2Qi9CSe6c I plan on doing this with an old treadmill motor...

[@TRyanLearnBikes]

Ok now that is brilliant .There are so many creative characters out there and that guy is one of them . Thanks for the link .Cheers to you good sir .

[@bobbell5928]

hahahaha...screw that! Drier is the bomb

[@TRyanLearnBikes]

@@bobbell5928 It definitely works very well.The trick is to convince the wife it's a good idea

[@hachi-rokuperformancegroup3987]

But i have access to unlimited caustic and an acid thats basically vinegar on pcp

[@TRyanLearnBikes]

@hachi-rokuperformancegroup3987 .Not the easiest product to handle, but there's no denying how incredibly effective the stuff is, that's for sure. Handle with care .

[@hachi-rokuperformancegroup3987]

@@TRyanLearnBikes I'm a brewer so I handle it daily and it's some nasty stuff but it cleans very very well but will also eat through some stuff including some metal is you let it soak too long

[@TRyanLearnBikes]

@@hachi-rokuperformancegroup3987 That's pretty cool .Commercial grade stuff like that is on a whole other level .

[@hachi-rokuperformancegroup3987]

​@@TRyanLearnBikesI enjoyed your method and that's a beautiful suzuki

[@TRyanLearnBikes]

@@hachi-rokuperformancegroup3987 Well thank you very much .Yes the old GT750 is an interesting machine .Looking forward to seeing if I can fire it up soon and get her on the road .

[@martin-vv9lf]

coca cola is a safe acid too.

[@TRyanLearnBikes]

@@martin-vv9lf Good to know .Thanks for that one .Cheers 🍻

[@suzukikawasaki5165]

I use CLR and bicycle chain. Then you're not fishing for screws

[@TRyanLearnBikes]

Sounds interesting. Probably works pretty well, although a bicycle chain won't be able to get tight into the seam joints on some tanks compared to individual sharp points and edges on screws . But on round peanut type tanks a bicycle chain might be ok .

[@symplemynd57]

Almost Genius....... BTW, those were called "Water Buffalo's". I've had a couple in my day

[@TRyanLearnBikes]

@symplemynd57 Thanks very much .Yes the old Gt's were known by a few different monikers back.in the day .Water Buffalo and Kettles were fairly common slang terms for them . What year models did you have ?

[@symplemynd57]

@@TRyanLearnBikes 73-74. I remember I had to make a puller plate to draw the cylinders off of the cases. The studs would be so rusted and would not slide off. Worked like a champ. I also manufactured stainless steel studs to replace the steel ones. Problem solved.

[@TRyanLearnBikes]

@symplemynd57 Very cool .the early models looked great...You're obviously a solid mechanic of sorts if you're making your own tools to tackle motor disassembly jobs . Full marks to you on that front . Thanks for taking the time to comment back .Cheers 🍺

[@maxenielsen]

Acetone can be used to clear out water. Add, swish, dump.

[@TRyanLearnBikes]

Good to know .Thanks for the info .Cheers 🍺

[@americanwriter2533]

🤩🇺🇸👍⚖️👁️👁️⚖️👍🏁🏁🏁

[@TRyanLearnBikes]

Well thanks very much ....cheers 🍻

[@TheSnowWolf1000]

SKAZUKI that poor tank.

[@TRyanLearnBikes]

Ya man ,there was no excuse for me letting it get to that state . But now its good to go and should soon be on a fully functional 1975 Suzuki GT750 .Thanks for watching and commenting .Cheers 🍺

[@savage22bolt32]

No dryer sheets. Don't ever use them. They are not allowed in my house. Never ever ever...

[@TRyanLearnBikes]

@savage22bolt32 why not man ..whats the back story?

[@savage22bolt32]

@@TRyanLearnBikes the chemicals in the fragrance make me ill. Good vid BTW!

[@TRyanLearnBikes]

@savage22bolt32 ahh yes I understand now . Thanks very much for watching and for taking the time to leave a great comment. Cheers 🍻

[@fishwars5979]

Would've been quicker to cut and re weld it , all that pissin about.

[@TRyanLearnBikes]

@fishwars5979 Ok...well ..thats an interesting take on the situation. I totally disagree, but I'm guessing you're an experienced welder so it somehow makes sense to you . But no matter how you slice it your method entails way more work and piss'n about. So...nope you're wrong man . But thanks for watching and taking the time to comment. Cheers 🍻

[@johnbewick6357]

What a load of bollocks, My kitchen has none of the ingrediants you mention. Why would I have screws, washers, nuts or old rusty chain in my kitchen ?

[@TRyanLearnBikes]

Looks like you need to stock up your kitchen there Bollocks boy .Come on man get your game on .

[@MaxDamage-bh2os]

Nice way to use the dryer! Why didn`t you paint that tank with epoxy inside?

[@TRyanLearnBikes]

@@MaxDamage-bh2os Well those tank liner epoxy paints can be a bit tricky to apply properly. I've seen botched jobs that make the tanks a mess .Since this particular tank doesn't leak I chose to leave it as is .Have you had good results using epoxy paint inside gas tanks ?

[@MaxDamage-bh2os]

@@TRyanLearnBikes Yes, it holds good.

[@Tricknologyinc]

Try non-toxic EVAPO-RUST! JUST SOAK!

[@TRyanLearnBikes]

Thanks , I will give it a try on one of my next projects . Cheers.

[@MrTyeandrews]

Bacteria will actually grow in Diesel fuel. You should have just use used WD40.

[@TRyanLearnBikes]

Good to know .Thanks for the education .I had no idea about bacteria being a problem in diesel fuel .I did look a little deeper to confirm your assertion and was quite suprised as to its validity . So again ,thanks for the education . WD40 may have been a better choice , But looking back I really should have used two stroke oil ,It would have been the smartest thing to use because its a two stroke motorcycle so it just makes more sense . I appreciate you taking the time to comment with such great intel . Cheers to you good sir 🍺

[@CajunGreenMan]

Link to the expansion plug on amazon doesn't work.

[@TRyanLearnBikes]

Thanks for taking the time to comment and let me know . I wil address the issue .Cheers 🍺