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R65 gas cap stuck
- cbclemmens
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- srankin
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You can get a gallon of carburetor cleaner at most auto parts shops. LOL, to be honest, I won't promise it won't dissolve the liner either as I have never had the problem of sludge in my tanks. But, I would feel better using it than lye.
I will check with my friend at his shop and see if he suggests anything, he has seen the problem before and a lot. St.
- Dave Reina
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'78 R100/7 '69 R69S '52 R25/2
Fast. Neat. Average. Friendly. Good. Good.
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Since I can't see into your tank from here, LOL, I am sort of assuming things may not be so bad. If you can see rust in the bottom of the tank, then by all means I would say go with the most aggressive way to remove it.
Sadly, sometimes a tank can look great on the outside and when cleaned of rust on the inside, it is pin holes. I got a parts bike like that, Nice vinyl tank cover, perfect paint on the outside. When I cleaned it up, it was Swiss cheese.
Patience, and remember, the gunk didn't form over night it might take a bit to get rid of it. I know, it is frustrating, good luck. St.
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Re: R65 gas cap stuck
'78 R100/7 '69 R69S '52 R25/2
Fast. Neat. Average. Friendly. Good. Good.