How to Clean a Vintage Motorcycle Gas Tank the Easy Way - Motorcycle Rewind | MeeTV

How to Clean a Vintage Motorcycle Gas Tank the Easy Way

Motorbiking5/5/2025

Motorcycle Rewind

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How to Clean a Vintage Motorcycle Gas Tank the Easy Way #vintagemotorcycle #motorcyclerewind #GT250 In this episode of Motorcycle Rewind, we're diving into one of the less glamorous—but totally necessary—parts of vintage motorcycle resurrection: cleaning out a rusty gas tank. Whether it’s flakes, sludge, or full-on rust stalactites in there, a nasty tank can cause all sorts of headaches down the road. So we roll up our sleeves and show you a simple, affordable method to get that tank cleaned out and ready for fuel again. We walk through our go-to process step by step—what tools and chemicals we use, how long to let things soak, and what actually works versus what’s just internet legend. This tank had been sitting for who-knows-how-long, so it’s a great example of what you're up against on an old barn find or swap meet score. If you're dealing with rust, scale, or crusty surprises in your gas tank, this is the video for you. Let’s get that old fuel system breathing clean again! 🛠️ Subscribe to Motorcycle Rewind for more revivals, adventures, tips, and stories from the garage. Share your thoughts and questions in the comments below-we love hearing from our community of motorcycle enthusiasts and DIY heroes. ⬇️Get your Motorcycle Rewind Gear Here ⬇️ https://be40a4-4.myshopify.com Check out our great sponsors: FRP MOTO Use code REWINDGMB100 to save $40 https://tinyurl.com/2xwup7z9 Cycplus AS2 E-Pump https://www.cycplus.com @cycplus_official Crocodile Cloth Wipes https://crocodilecloth.com/product/powerscrub-80-count/ LOKITHOR Portable Jump Starter https://amzn.to/4cdlwtX Rabaconda Street Tire Changer https://rabaconda.com Website link: https://tinyurl.com/Mukkpetninja Exclusive discount code: EM80 VEVOR Tough Tools, Half Price https://s.vevor.com/bfQUyH 5% off code for your viewers: DISCOUNT23 (Valid for all the items) The DigiSync http://tinyurl.com/thedigisync Use Promo Code "MotorcycleRewind" for $10 off your purchase Buy ANPUDS Torque Wrench https://tinyurl.com/33nf8kh2 F40 Jump Pack https://www.jfegwo.com/products/f40-4000a Use Coupon Code - REWIND and save 10% Join us on our social media channels: Facebook: www.facebook.com/motorcyclerewind Instagram: www.instagram.com/motorcyclerewind Sponsorship opportunities: If you would like to sponsor our channel contact us at motorcyclerewind@gmail.com and put the word "Sponsorship" in the subject line.