How To: Clean and Seal a Motorcycle Gas Tank | Yamaha RX50 Restoration

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  • เผยแพร่เมื่อ 23 ก.ค. 2019
  • In this video, I show the process of cleaning and sealing my rusty 1983 Yamaha RX50 Gas tank using muriatic acid and por-15 gas tank sealer! This is a VERY important process, it will save your carburetors from getting clogged up, and could prevent your gas tank from leaking, gas leaks are very bad!
    POR-15 Gas tank sealer is bad ass! It can seal pinholes, and even cracks!
    Watch me restore a much worse gas tank: • Restoring a Rusty Gas ...
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  • @shmez33
    @shmez33 6 วันที่ผ่านมา

    This video gave me ~*Special*~ vibes. Ready to seal my bikes tank now.

  • @addisonsautoserviceinc.7075
    @addisonsautoserviceinc.7075 4 ปีที่แล้ว +30

    Just a tip for you, never EVER shake any sort of coating that you need to use to create an air-tight bond. Your going to create very small air bubbles in the coating and will therefor make it porous causing rust to return. Stir it instead.

  • @pauloconnor7951
    @pauloconnor7951 4 ปีที่แล้ว +41

    Recommendation : place some glad wrap ( plastic food wrap ) or rubber glove; under the gas cap to protect it from the sealer. There is a really tiny breather hole that you DON"T want to block !!!!! . :)

    • @mobilecellmart7442
      @mobilecellmart7442 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Thank Paul, That tip is very important on other tanks.

  • @charleskuss8538
    @charleskuss8538 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Finally, someone who understands that to get a long lasting seal, your prep work [cleaning] must be first rate.

  • @Spitfireseven
    @Spitfireseven 3 ปีที่แล้ว +12

    This has been an excellent video. It was so loosely put together that while it was one hundred percent effective, it was also fun and enjoyable. I loved it.

  • @kevinscheifele6833
    @kevinscheifele6833 4 ปีที่แล้ว +14

    I have done this exact procedure. Works amazing.

  • @gage133
    @gage133 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    I have a 1984 Honda 3 wheeler with a very rusted gas tank along with holes in it. This method was 110% worth it. You saved me a ton of money instead of fabricating it, possibly ruining it and spending quadruple the money!!!
    Very much appreciated !!

  • @santo3120
    @santo3120 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Love how the sound effects match the year of your bike!! :). In reality... really enjoyed and learned! Thanks for sharing!

  • @snikeplassken
    @snikeplassken ปีที่แล้ว

    Just found your video. Now restoring my 1980 Honda PX50. Thanks!

  • @kylemartz2251
    @kylemartz2251 4 ปีที่แล้ว +18

    2 comments...
    1. I lost it when you showed the man and the giant rooster. That was genius.
    2. please consider making the font color gold in the opening title “Gold Guy”. To me that is your signature.
    Love your videos.

  • @codelicious6590
    @codelicious6590 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Gosh I love that little Special.

  • @ParkerEdwardsParties
    @ParkerEdwardsParties 4 ปีที่แล้ว +41

    Killing me pushing that tank around on the concrete!

    • @966Mako
      @966Mako 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Thought the same, until he said he was re-painting.

    • @auctioncrazy8053
      @auctioncrazy8053 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      I'm gonna do the same thing I'm scared

    • @davestrain9529
      @davestrain9529 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      OH GAWD im 50 years old DONT Work that SPECIAL tank around on CONCRETE!

    • @krotchlickmeugh627
      @krotchlickmeugh627 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@966Mako thats fine. If you really like to do bondo and sanding.

  • @mobilecellmart7442
    @mobilecellmart7442 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Thank you for making this video. Nice Job!! Very Helpful as most vintage bikes don't have tanks available on Ebay!!!!

  • @gabrielgrucela
    @gabrielgrucela 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    This video was great. It was funny and informative at the same time. Keep it up!

  • @Tech-qt2yg
    @Tech-qt2yg 4 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    I own a 1996 yamaha rx100 and it's the exact problem but hey thanks for the additional knowledge I never thought it could be restored👍👍🔥

  • @GjpRion
    @GjpRion 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Cant wait for the next episode 🛵

  • @joelsdobermans45
    @joelsdobermans45 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Awesome videos love to see someone fixing things like I do ( without a million dollar shop and tools)

  • @martinperez8502
    @martinperez8502 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Great work goldguy good content sure will apply ur knowledge to take on my gas tank love ur skills keep up the good content always and cant wait to see a vid of that tank painted

  • @eriksmith7142
    @eriksmith7142 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    Thank you for these videos man

  • @georgetucker336
    @georgetucker336 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Great fix. Will try next fix.

  • @lordracula2461
    @lordracula2461 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    Awesome video dude this helped me a lot

  • @lbdrummer3
    @lbdrummer3 4 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    We use to do this when I worked at a shop a long time ago. It's the only way to prevent rust from plugging up the carb. Once they start rusting, it's done, gotta coat it or trash it.

  • @jeremyandrews4022
    @jeremyandrews4022 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Nice. I appreciate the help. Actually the first time I’ve heard of por15 sealer.

  • @Foysol27
    @Foysol27 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    Nice work

  • @gc6391
    @gc6391 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Great video!!

  • @kimberlyv5846
    @kimberlyv5846 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Thanks for the great video! I have a red 1983 rx50 that I need to do this to, your tips will help me a lot THANKS! I also need to rebuild the carb, that or buy a new one.

  • @mikemiles3068
    @mikemiles3068 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    Great video! 👍

  • @codelicious6590
    @codelicious6590 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I have an old 70 yamaha HT1 90cc enduro I've been dinkin around restoring and when I took the speedo cable off I noticed it looks exactly like the flex shaft from my 2016 Chinese dremel tool! Exactly the same inner rotating piece!!

  • @Foysol27
    @Foysol27 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Good work Special 😎😎😎

  • @MotoMango
    @MotoMango 4 ปีที่แล้ว +27

    Haha the cut to the "special" clip kills me every time 😂😂

    • @vinnymartinez2579
      @vinnymartinez2579 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      Yo how do I let it dry cap on or cap of do I rinse after if so what also have you ever done anything shorter than a 96 hr cure

    • @itssyedfazal
      @itssyedfazal 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      Same

  • @bradleyshunn8679
    @bradleyshunn8679 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Thanks so much I've been trying to clean my yamaha xj600s but failed at getting a good clean 2 times I think this will get the job done 3 times the charm right

  • @colinsharp1314
    @colinsharp1314 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    Great job

  • @mcspr21
    @mcspr21 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    thank you very much for sharing

  • @joelmcintyre3061
    @joelmcintyre3061 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Gonna give this a try on my R1 tank before I try and find a new one. Thanks.

    • @joelmcintyre3061
      @joelmcintyre3061 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      Just an update. I tried it and it works. A bit messy and the fumes from the acid tore my lungs a new one. Have done a couple treatments and all but a couple spots have come off.

  • @ghettosanta2786
    @ghettosanta2786 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Thanks I need to do this to my ts185 gas tank and a pinto gas tank I have thanks man definitely hoing to do it now that I know it works

  • @nathanlarson1851
    @nathanlarson1851 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    First time seeing your videos. Subbed instantly based off the into 😂

  • @stephenlove8067
    @stephenlove8067 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    Very good video.

  • @johnwiechel
    @johnwiechel 4 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    EXACTLY what I was looking for. Much appreciated man!! Can you get the tank sealer at a auto parts store? . Got a new sub!!

  • @fatrat137
    @fatrat137 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    This guy fcks.... for sure 😎
    Took forever to find a proper gas tank resto video

  • @Addictraining007
    @Addictraining007 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    Really heplful A big thank you ! 🤘

  • @kylemcweeny878
    @kylemcweeny878 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Came for knowledge left amused

  • @nephicus339
    @nephicus339 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    On Yer Bike sent me here.

  • @My68Tempest
    @My68Tempest 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Sweet vid. I need to do the same with my Yamaha R1 tank. The gas that came out looked more like thin chocolate sauce it was so bad.

  • @4fiddy_a_aron
    @4fiddy_a_aron 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Great tips! I've also used a cork I shaved down to fit in the petcock hole which is a little easier to take on and off

    • @mellamodiego8458
      @mellamodiego8458 ปีที่แล้ว

      im thinking of doing cork too….does the muriatic acid eat through it? also ive seen guys do muratic acid for only 20 minutes and say you shouldn’t do it any longer but this guy did it for a whole day…which is right?

    • @4fiddy_a_aron
      @4fiddy_a_aron ปีที่แล้ว

      @@mellamodiego8458 the cork held up fine. I even used a synthetic cork which worked just as good. I only had surface rust so I did it about 20 minutes and diluted it, I suppose you could go up to an hour if you had to, otherwise your pushing you luck unless you diluted it with water

  • @user-hy6lu7nt4k
    @user-hy6lu7nt4k 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    awesome very helpfull thank you

  • @kpsmith4241
    @kpsmith4241 4 ปีที่แล้ว +7

    lol i love when the scissors fell apart you turned them over and they said Harbor Freight lol most people give them shit but most of their stuff is decent for consumer use.

  • @cubul32
    @cubul32 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Ever tried Tamco gast tank coat/sealer? What are gas tanks usually made of: steel? I plan to extend a Grom gas tank with sheet metal/welding so I'm researching. Thanks for the clip - exactly what I was looking for.

  • @ogichidaawag3244
    @ogichidaawag3244 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Awesome.. Thanx

  • @mikebaird3867
    @mikebaird3867 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Cant help but laugh everytime the " "special" clip pops up ahahaha good job

  • @abhisheksharma3662
    @abhisheksharma3662 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    i have a Bajaj pulsar 150 DTSi I will try this. thank you for your tips.

  • @johnsingleton8571
    @johnsingleton8571 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Thank good info

  • @mahiralkhalil6109
    @mahiralkhalil6109 ปีที่แล้ว

    thx buddy

  • @rikkiroxx1430
    @rikkiroxx1430 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    I'm following you and like your methods. Bravo. I'm doing this method today on my 75 ts250. I only wonder how do you know the sealant is going to work if there's still some rust in the tank?

  • @iLike2Bike
    @iLike2Bike 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    In the first minute I laughed 3 times. I love this

  • @823peterdotie
    @823peterdotie 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    Do you know if the sealer has some heat resistance? Will I be able to powder coated afterworlds? Thanks.

  • @ericanderson4258
    @ericanderson4258 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Hello,
    Thank you for your help. I am not sure if I can use the sealer. I have a 1984 VF 1000f. The pepcock valve control is operation on the side of the tank, I heard am concerned there might have a tube inside the tank and I am not sure if I should take the risk. I was told .
    Do you hand antho3
    Ok thank

  • @jamiehamblin7204
    @jamiehamblin7204 5 วันที่ผ่านมา

    Thank you, that was "special" 😅

  • @dannyboy163
    @dannyboy163 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    cleaned out my fuel tank with good ol vinegar and gasoline wash. Topped it off, went for a ride, everything was great. a week later, the bike won't idle. i look inside the gas tank and it is completely rusted, and the gasoline has turned a brown color. gonna follow this exact video, and clean out the carb

  • @TipsyMarlinTravels
    @TipsyMarlinTravels ปีที่แล้ว

    I just watch your video about cleaning a gas tank and sealing it. After 3 years how is the tank sealer holding up? I am about to do my tank, acid and sealer and was wondering if the sealer has started flaking off and plugging up your carb or strainer.

  • @lstruggy
    @lstruggy 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    New sub! Bro is sealing the motorcycle fuel tank to get rid of rust the same thing as “flushing” the motorcycle fuel tank?

  • @JTWorld210
    @JTWorld210 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    Awesome

  • @Sig320
    @Sig320 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Just put my first coat on my 09 Yamaha FZ6R and it looks good so far. I’ll put 2 more on then let anyone know. It’s hard finding a video of someone doing it with a modern sport bike gas tank.

  • @randypullman1155
    @randypullman1155 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    Nice vid GG...a gallon of vinegar,600 bbs, shake every hour, 36hrs, rinse with water, acetone and leave in the sun does a nice job. Zero risk.

    • @randypullman1155
      @randypullman1155 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      Heat gun can melt the glue that holds the tank together.

    • @randypullman1155
      @randypullman1155 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      I leave the tank upside down that way if its thick its thick at the top...out of the petcock area and outta the fuel and in the suns heat

    • @tristanhickenbottom4372
      @tristanhickenbottom4372 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      You don’t use a sealer at all then?

  • @organic_masilaraj
    @organic_masilaraj 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Sir after applying the sealant it doesnt rust again....or again we want to clean this tank as mentioned in this video the same again....after some years... is this the same procedure apply to the car petrol tank also....

  • @ankea8757
    @ankea8757 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    I have 1974 Kawasaki Z1. It has been in the carage for 3-4 years now, and I used Annitrol to get rid off the rust. Then "washed" the tank with gas. Then filled the tank and put in the gas preservative, because bike will be without using in the carage. So.... 10min from "gas washing" tank was looking so rusted again. Before that it was beautiful and without any rust anymore. I have been thinkig about buying the kit where come the cleaning and the sealing materials. This is so frustrating that my work for the bike is useless. I did that at autumn and maybe at spring or summer I will buy the kit.

  • @MotoMango
    @MotoMango 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    Muriatic acid is no joke. I use it at work all the time; we use full PPE and always under a fume hood.

    • @GoldGuyRides
      @GoldGuyRides  4 ปีที่แล้ว

      Yeah it is no joke. What kinda work do you do?

    • @MotoMango
      @MotoMango 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@GoldGuyRides I'm a marine scientist. I work with microalgae and shellfish for NOAA. I use the muriatic acid for acid bathes haha nothing fancy.

    • @GoldGuyRides
      @GoldGuyRides  4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Wow that's awesome man!

    • @MotoMango
      @MotoMango 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@GoldGuyRides I think so! Thanks man!

  • @markojerkic1210
    @markojerkic1210 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    When will you take the TS185 on a test drive?

  • @Bassplayingboy
    @Bassplayingboy 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    What is the process to recoat a tank that was coated years ago and needs new coating? There are some metal spots coming through the original tank coating

  • @throughlywet3722
    @throughlywet3722 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    I have a small gas tank which holds about one and a half gallons. So do i put one gallon of muriatic acid and the rest water to the top?

  • @sonofashepherd6668
    @sonofashepherd6668 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    What happens if you have some small puddles due to the sealer? And can you remove the puddles some how?

  • @bryanlettow4389
    @bryanlettow4389 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    It won't flash rust when using the heat gun?

  • @melm8224
    @melm8224 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Did the sealer peel??? Or still good?

  • @orangindonesiatinggaldiame6420
    @orangindonesiatinggaldiame6420 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    Where did you get the sealer from?

  • @snowmen707
    @snowmen707 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    If you leave the acid in the tank for two days will it work better, or is that too long and could cause problems?

  • @rameshultra607
    @rameshultra607 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Super

  • @ranojoyjoseph589
    @ranojoyjoseph589 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Hi, I was abot to clean the rust from my gas tank. So just poured a little muric acid inside, and smoke started coming out. Is that normal or I am doing something wrong. I poured some water before. And one night back I sparayed some wd40. Please let me know if the smoke is ok,or something wro ng.

  • @jeanninesosa8115
    @jeanninesosa8115 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    Muratic acid wont cut thru varnished gas. You might get better results using a fast flash lacquer thinner and let it sit for a few days. Empty then fill the tank up with vinegar. Then rinse with thinner again. After that and you know that your tank is really dry you can treat cote. Also I have a long air nozzle that I put in the tank to see if any stubborn residue is hanging on in the corners.

  • @dm7559
    @dm7559 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    You should write in with a Sharpie “I’M” above the Special sticker. It would kill.

  • @SeamTressGaming
    @SeamTressGaming 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Hello! I got a question.
    How to unstuck the gas cap? Mine is that one kind that flip(?) to open.
    Thanks for the video anyway...

    • @GoldGuyRides
      @GoldGuyRides  4 ปีที่แล้ว

      Spray the whole gas cap mechanism with pb blaster! (A penatrating oil)

  • @mikeeger7581
    @mikeeger7581 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    U can use apple cider vinegar or just white vinegar also,, right????? Instead of the acid??

  • @giwrgosdiesel7932
    @giwrgosdiesel7932 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    5:12 I'm sorry but I laugh so much 😂

  • @shadowboy449
    @shadowboy449 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    You sell the scrambler?

  • @panoslazaris4261
    @panoslazaris4261 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    so you have to wait 4 days to dry?

  • @Ira-fm1xm
    @Ira-fm1xm 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    Hello. Hows your tank to date?

  • @melm8224
    @melm8224 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Can I use hydrochloric acid instead?

  • @Alexander_Meyer
    @Alexander_Meyer 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    Thanks for the video, would the sealer mean i can store the tank without fuel and it wont rust on the inside?

  • @hypervlogs4067
    @hypervlogs4067 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    tks

  • @jakaberdajs730
    @jakaberdajs730 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    Yo what is the mixture for the water and baking soda?

  • @mehere3013
    @mehere3013 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Where did you dispose of the chemicals and fuel

  • @hawkeyepierce3199
    @hawkeyepierce3199 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    *SPECIAL*

  • @flyingmollywhop4228
    @flyingmollywhop4228 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    this might be great because i have a tank with pin holes and a hairline crack. might seal it up.

  • @mick-tl5ui
    @mick-tl5ui 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    I am going to give this a go. This acid is not available in the U.K., its called Hydrochloride acid here. Can you tell me what concentration of acid is in Muriatic?

  • @Kro_man_tx
    @Kro_man_tx 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Here is a comment for the algorithm overlords.

  • @andyhamilton8940
    @andyhamilton8940 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    You said Yamaha never actually produced the RX50? Was it a dealer option or something.

  • @johncavar2914
    @johncavar2914 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    Looks thorough but extremely time consuming and it’s the only way ?

  • @belgianwaffle1693
    @belgianwaffle1693 4 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    Just forget about the fact in his intro he jumped in like a super commando

  • @mellamodiego8458
    @mellamodiego8458 ปีที่แล้ว

    ive seen people on youtube say you should not let muratic acid in the tank for no more than 20 minutes and you let it sit over night ….which is right?

  • @handyhippie6548
    @handyhippie6548 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    uhh....where's the link to the ts 185 vid? i have a ts 125 i just bought for $75, and the tank on it is in bad shape. i'll track it down, but i was kinda expecting a link to it. other than that, awesome vid, thanx!

    • @GoldGuyRides
      @GoldGuyRides  4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      I added the link to the description of this video! If you haven't found it yet, here it is: th-cam.com/video/wQuEhs4FXB8/w-d-xo.html

  • @handyman7297
    @handyman7297 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    gasoline wont remove the fuel tank sealler?

  • @lynnh7694
    @lynnh7694 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    Cool deal, what do you think about evaporust and did you ever use it?

    • @GoldGuyRides
      @GoldGuyRides  4 ปีที่แล้ว

      I have used it, it takes a while to dissolve the rust but eventually the part will be very clean..In my case it took about 2 full days to dissolve all the rust.

    • @lynnh7694
      @lynnh7694 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@GoldGuyRides Thanks for the response, I have purchased the Evaporust but, I have never used it before and was wondering how well it works. I just ordered the Por-15 tank sealer. I was just going to use the Evaporust and that was it. I'm glad I saw your video so I can complete the process.