Coating Fuel Tank Interior for Storage

[FJ1100mjk]

Hi:

I have two FJ's that I will be storing for the winter in an un-heated garage. One I just got running (but a ways from street-worthy), and the other I won't until next spring or so. I was wondering that instead of filling each tank to the brim to keep the tanks from rusting, if there's another method of protecting the interiors of the tanks. I may be working on them occasionally, and will probably be taking the tanks off and on, and could do without the heft of lifting a full tank if possible.

Just thought that I'd throw it out for feedback, before I would go and fill them up.

Thanks in advance.
Marty

[FJmonkey]

I guess you could drain the tank, it with nitrogen every week or two to make sure they stay dry and rust free... Make sure the holes are plugged to keep the inert gas from just spilling out. Or you could hang them up in a closet inside the house during the winter shutdown....

Maybe drain all the fuel, tank, carbs, and the cold will provide most of the protective elements. I don't think of that crazy crap here in SoCal. We ride nearly all year long. Stabil for the fuel and ride it like you stole it.......

[terryk]

I found this advice - turn the petcock off and pour some heavy (50-weight or thicker) oil into the empty tank (some people thin it with fuel) and slosh it around so all the interior surfaces are coated. Turn the petcock on and drain the excess oil, and then turn it off. Since your tank is off, you might as well leave it off and repeat the sloshing process every few weeks. Before you fill the tank in the spring, drain the oil that has settled again. The small amount of oil that remains after that probably won't even make your bike smoke, and it might give the top end a little lube during that first ride.

Read more: http://www.motorcyclecruiser.com/tech/winter_storage/index.html#ixzz1aX4TAAHS

[FJ1100mjk]

Guys:

Thanks for the tips. Looks like I have some options for storage.

Much appreciated.

Marty