XS650 Fuel Tank Sealing and Paint

[@polyblendfamily9126]

Just found your channel mate, awesome content, having fun going through your catalogue

[@2wheelworkshop]

Thanks mate. I really appreciate the feedback.

[@sandmanGT350]

I've never used sealer kit before. Good to see how it done..I have done the apple cider vinegar soak a few times with decent results as long as tank is in decent shape. Nice job 👌

[@2wheelworkshop]

Thanks mate. The tank on my xs was sealed when i bought it and it looked really good so i thought i would give it a go.

[@aussietiger]

thankyou strange I purchased the same kit even to the size large yes, only a bit over $10 more than the smaller one, your video gives me confidence to action when the kit arrives thankyou again

[@2wheelworkshop]

Thanks for the comment mate. Hope it went well.

[@aussietiger]

Yes thankyou the process worked like a charm, the fuel tank is now like new and shining inside and protected by the sealant. Note there is a little trick to keep sealant out of any pipes that are not easy to plug up, use an air compressor periodically to keep those pipes clean. I have finished work on the ZZR1100 it runs like a dream, now considering purchasing braided brake lines.

[@2wheelworkshop]

Thats awesome mate. Good idea with the compressor air.

[@davidrayner9832]

If the rust inside the tank is bad, drop the tank into a bath of 1 part molasses to 10 parts water (well mixed) and leave it for a week or so. Rotate the tank to get all the air out because whilst molasses will disolve rust, anything above the water line will rust like crazy.

[@2wheelworkshop]

Good idea. I have seen this done with old engine blocks.

[@johncooper7242]

Subscribed .... tank looks great for a rattle can job. It reminds me I need to repaint my tank !. The vinyl seat kept sticking to the tank and has ruined the paintwork probably because it had no lacquer coat to protect it.

[@2wheelworkshop]

Thanks mate. The tank on my TX has done the same. At least you only see it when the seat is off.

[@johncooper7242]

​@@2wheelworkshop ha ha that's true...dig your workshop ...mine looks like a bombs gone off

[@2wheelworkshop]

Thanks mate. Knowing that everyone on KZbin can see it has forced me to up my game in the organisation department.

[@assessor1276]

Excellent video - very well done!

[@2wheelworkshop]

Thanks mate.

[@benjaminbeebe9182]

Oooo so nice! My tank was sealed by the previous owner, he def didn’t remove the rust first. Now I’m thinking I should redo it. But how to remove tank sealer??

[@2wheelworkshop]

I've never had to do it but I imagine some form of liquid paint stripper would be the way to go. I would do some research first and see what other people have done.

[@psychoticb5295]

Time to do mine ,, Good Vid Mate ...

[@2wheelworkshop]

Thanks mate

[@franciscojaviermedinarodri4270]

Very good job

[@2wheelworkshop]

Thanks mate

[@aussietiger]

Ok now I have taken off all the accessories attached to the fuel tank, yes I am about to do phase 1 of the process with the KRS kit, just one idiot question, I will be the idiot and this is the question, there are numerous outlets on a ZZR1100 fuel tank, most I have figured out how to keep them protected, but a couple of small pipes that are fixed to the fuel tank bend before they go into the tank therefore I am at loss of how to plug the 2 holes so that sealant does not block them at the end of the process, note: the other fuel pipes I can put a large screw into each one and extract after. Help I did say it is an idiot question, nowhere does anyone mention about this matter

[@2wheelworkshop]

Maybe try some cord or something that you can get into the tubes that you can extract later then seal them up over the top with a peice of rubber hose, a bolt and a hose clamp.

[@bobhammaker3808]

Do you sell the shirts?

[@2wheelworkshop]

Not at the moment mate. Don't think I have the subscribers to warrant it.