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daktulos · 31-05-17, 08:46 AM

Hi,

I have two tank-related questions. Firstly, my filler cap is very stiff and I think needs a good clean (see photo below). Do you have any ideas of what would work well to clean it up without damaging the rubber or contaminating the petrol, or should I be looking at a replacement?

Secondly, does anyone know what is used to glue on the rubber cushions on the side of the tank, that sticks but won't damage the paint?

Thanks!

squirrel_hunter · 31-05-17, 09:18 AM

That's just a little surface rust and nothing to worry about. Wipe it over with WD40 and then the same to lube the lock. Spray it on and work the mechanism. Its not going to contaminate the petrol, I've done this myself.

As for the glue, I didn't think they were glued on?

daktulos · 31-05-17, 09:20 AM

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Originally Posted by squirrel_hunter

As for the glue, I didn't think they were glued on?

Hah! It's probably 17 years of random gunk keeping them there, then!

Thanks.

R1ffR4ff · 31-05-17, 03:02 PM

Get some ACF50.I use it all over the bike.Seems costly but goes a long way,

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/ACF-50-Ant...cAAOSwPCVX4l2B

Great lube and anti-corrosion treatment.I also use it in and on all my electrical connectors/bulb holders etc as well as the hinges and locks on my fuel cap/ignition.

If you don't know what it is read here,

http://www.acf-50.co.uk/motorcycle.htm

HTH

daktulos · 31-05-17, 03:33 PM

I have ACF50, but I still think it needs a good clean first.

R1ffR4ff · 31-05-17, 05:15 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by daktulos

I have ACF50, but I still think it needs a good clean first.

Yeh.You don't want any crud getting into the tank as I understand the fuel filters are pretty small on these bikes.I had external in-line ones on my Hondas.Way easier to keep clean.

31-05-17, 08:46 AM	#1
daktulos Member Join Date: May 2016 Location: St Albans Posts: 364	Tank questions Hi, I have two tank-related questions. Firstly, my filler cap is very stiff and I think needs a good clean (see photo below). Do you have any ideas of what would work well to clean it up without damaging the rubber or contaminating the petrol, or should I be looking at a replacement? Secondly, does anyone know what is used to glue on the rubber cushions on the side of the tank, that sticks but won't damage the paint? Thanks!

31-05-17, 09:18 AM	#2
squirrel_hunter Member Mega Poster Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Sunny Swindon Posts: 3,570	Re: Tank questions That's just a little surface rust and nothing to worry about. Wipe it over with WD40 and then the same to lube the lock. Spray it on and work the mechanism. Its not going to contaminate the petrol, I've done this myself. As for the glue, I didn't think they were glued on? __________________ "A little enthusiastic?" May I add here, GG is awesome and I think I am in love with Stretchie...he rocks my world! SH2 \| 2MA \| GROM \| YSR

31-05-17, 03:02 PM	#4
R1ffR4ff Member Mega Poster Join Date: Feb 2017 Location: JAMOADR(1999 Curvy) 36,000 miles Posts: 1,429	Re: Tank questions Get some ACF50.I use it all over the bike.Seems costly but goes a long way, http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/ACF-50-Ant...cAAOSwPCVX4l2B Great lube and anti-corrosion treatment.I also use it in and on all my electrical connectors/bulb holders etc as well as the hinges and locks on my fuel cap/ignition. If you don't know what it is read here, http://www.acf-50.co.uk/motorcycle.htm HTH __________________ "Stultus est sicut stultus facit"

31-05-17, 03:33 PM	#5
daktulos Member Join Date: May 2016 Location: St Albans Posts: 364	Re: Tank questions I have ACF50, but I still think it needs a good clean first.

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