XS1100 0 Posted April 7, 2011 I uncoverd one of my bikes the other day and had a look inside the petrol tank to find a right mess! looked just like the skin on top of a left open tin of paint.whats that all about?I need to get the stuff out off there now.pics later Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Davehutch-hutchs 0 Posted April 7, 2011 Thats what happens when its stood for 3 years lol, How long has it been Gaz ? I always put fuel stabiliser in the BSA when i put her to bed Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
XS1100 0 Posted April 7, 2011 Its me little Honda XL125 its only stood for 17 years,I did get it running though needs work removing the crud out the tank. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Davehutch-hutchs 0 Posted April 7, 2011 @XS1100 wrote:Its me little Honda XL125 its only stood for 17 years,I did get it running though needs work removing the crud out the tank.17 years I wonder why its like that then Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
E.goldstein 0 Posted April 7, 2011 @XS1100 wrote:Its me little Honda XL125 its only stood for 17 years,I did get it running though needs work removing the crud out the tank.Was it 5 Star! Anyway the technical term is emulsification E.Goldstein “They are watching you” Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Stue11 0 Posted April 7, 2011 Bloodyhell Gaz you make me 17years Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
XS1100 0 Posted April 7, 2011 17 years and it turn in to white gloss emulsion its a rip off! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
RichardH 0 Posted April 7, 2011 17 years that will have real fossil fuel in it then Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
stantheman 0 Posted April 7, 2011 take it back mate and tell them they never said it had a use by date on the pump Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
maxnod 0 Posted April 7, 2011 XL125!! Those were the days!! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
peejay 0 Posted April 8, 2011 17 years - how much a gallon was it when you put it in then ? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
flange 0 Posted April 8, 2011 17 years This it what 2 years did to my 07 Bandit Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
XS1100 0 Posted April 9, 2011 There you go Suzuki build quality,Like every thing these days not built to last,My 57 Norton stands around its still spotless.And juiceless most the time Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
XS1100 0 Posted October 14, 2011 @XS1100 wrote:17 years and it turn in to white gloss emulsion its a rip off!Any one know what I can use to remove the 17 year old stale juice out the tank of me XL? As shown above tar gaz Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
stantheman 0 Posted October 14, 2011 could try caustic soda from b&q Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
XS1100 0 Posted October 14, 2011 I thought that Stan,dunno though KABOOOOM! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
stantheman 0 Posted October 14, 2011 doubt it will explode gaz just dont get it on your hands or face mate Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Chadatious 0 Posted October 15, 2011 Why not ride these bikes lol. 17 years I'm only 18 jeez lol Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Davehutch-hutchs 0 Posted October 15, 2011 @Chadatious wrote:Why not ride these bikes lol. 17 years I'm only 18 jeez lolbecause Gaz is 117 Chad Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
day101 0 Posted October 15, 2011 @Davehutch wrote:@Chadatious wrote:Why not ride these bikes lol. 17 years I'm only 18 jeez lolbecause Gaz is 117 Chad 117 hes a right old git Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
XS1100 0 Posted October 15, 2011 Not enough hours in the day to ride um I should flog the lot and buy one decent bike,having 9 bikes is silly Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
madsod 0 Posted October 15, 2011 Try this http://www.msgroup.org/forums/mtt/topic.asp?TOPIC_ID=3664 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Davehutch-hutchs 0 Posted October 15, 2011 @XS1100 wrote:Not enough hours in the day to ride um I should flog the lot and buy one decent bike,having 9 bikes is silly and the bandit sits low , Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
