wish me luck guys, im Kreeming my tank tonite...   

feel free to give me any pointers from those who have done it before
(and yes ive read up in the info/how to section) 

i tried that kreem stuff once before and that was enough for me,, i use POR-15 now. its a much superior product and easier to work with.since ive seen threads here saying that the GS tank is prone to rusting mine will be done this winter,,also,,since i live in a climate where temp and condensation cycles are year round mcycle tanks seem to loose there pickling quite rapidly. so i practice sealing the fuel system on any bike i drag home thats of "x" amount of age even if there is no sign of rust or gunk in the tank, difference has been notible. www.por-15.com

also,, i used 15-40 rotella on my last oil change. motor seems to have smoothed out better,seems to pull better,,has anyone else tried the rotella product and been satisfied?? 

i used POR15, but it missed a couple spots toward the bottom rear of the tank.  crap!

i already have hte kreem, im useing that

and send me those pics when you're done kreeming.


(now THAT sounds awkward!)

what is with you and the pics

this little gas tank problem has kept me from riding since early june. 

i'm a visual person.

and i know what you mean...i've disassembled and reassembled this bike 3 times in 1 month.

Kreem is fine - I like the fact that its temporary, can be removed or added to if need be. POR cant be added to, removed or anything. Use kreem in many thin thin layers. That works better than one thick layer.
Cool.
Srinath.

visual person hmm..

last summer i had my bike apart 5 times in 2 weeks. from helicoil to gasket to air filter cleaning. i can rip apart my top end and put it back together with minor repairs in the course of an hour now.
i know more than i ever wanted to know about the internal workings of a gs500e.

so tackling this rusty/varnished gas tank isnt that big of a deal its just time consumeing and annoying.

Quote from: coyotee on August 02, 2006, 10:13:19 AM
.....last summer i had my bike apart 5 times in 2 weeks. from helicoil to gasket to air filter cleaning. i can rip apart my top end and put it back together with minor repairs in the course of an hour now.
i know more than i ever wanted to know about the internal workings of a gs500e.

My kind of chic 

Quote from: coyotee on August 02, 2006, 10:13:19 AM
so tackling this rusty/varnished gas tank isnt that big of a deal its just time consumeing and annoying.

I know what you mean. I have bought 2 tanks instead of fixing the others I have and I already have the POR kit. But then if you say what I paid for them....

its 120$ and two weeks if i send it out from the local shop...

or 30$ and a night of my time, along with getting to know the carbs better and installing a new fuel filter...

hmmmm...

if you only knew my track record with this bike, i have two friends that will not touch it again (both mechanics) becasue she is prone to having time consuming, evasive, annoying, petty, (low cost usially) issues.

ive blown a head gasket, dropped a rod bearing, blown a valve cover gasket(twice), had that pesky petcock issue, not to mention found a broken needle ( and the bike ran) been left on the side of the road multiple times, been covered in oil, blew a head bolt x 3 (not sure proper termonology resulting in three helicoils), pulled the motor twice, bent the handle bars due to inexpierience in gravel, and countless other little things that im not remembering right now (including fork seals, blown when i got it). not to mention the complications with normal rutine maintnece, (two hour oil change becasue a bolt was stripped)
if the gs is gonna have an issue, i guarentee you mine will be the one to have it, and  with complications, its my luck. the rusty gas tank was just another kick in my shins...
im so used to it i dont even get upset about it anymore.

you dont want me to get started on the race R6 ive worked on... duc tape and zip ties baby!..
cheddar mafia racing pit grunt here...
www.cheddarmafia.com (trackday team)   http://www.cheddarmafia.com/Meet_The_Team_Page_2.html   (me)

Sounds like a standard issue GS 

The current 2 assembled engines I have in my bikes were both purchased in a state of repair. One was in several boxes, toasted rod bearing. Interesting putting an engine back together and hoping all of the parts are there. The other spit a shim through the head and damaged one of the cam lobes, it is Megacycle cam. Still need to send it back for repair. I probably could have it repaired at work, I work in a tooling shop.

I have not had your record of problems but I have had to change a base gasket at the track. Took a little over 1 hour (on a hot motor) and ready to rock again. I guess upgrading/rebuilding the motor before every track day has its advantage. Needless to say, I can pretty much install the top end blind folded.

Then there were the valve cover gasket leaks, case cover leaks....maybe I should go back to a 2-stroke.

that's what it's all about, tho.

could i have bought a new, warrantied SV650 or cruiser?...yes.

would i be getting the same education from a new bike that i am from my free GS5CE?...no.

im not picky, i want an R6... any thing 03 or newer....
ill deal with this one until i get the one i want

isn't it some kind of right-of-passage to have to rebuild/build your own motorbike?

*UPDATE*

i finished kreeming the tank last night, tonite im going to reinstall the petcock and gascap,
then install my new fuel filter, put her back togeather, add gas and see if she runs...

who knows, i might be able to ride my bike for the first time in a month...

If you get it running, will you come work on my bikes?

I am getting tired of building them. 

Quote from: dgyver on August 04, 2006, 10:22:07 AM
If you get it running, will you come work on my bikes?

I am getting tired of building them. 

 

Send them to me?

 
your funny, last weekend i learned how to tear off an exhaust and put another one on an r6 between dino runs....

Quote from: AlphaFire X5 on August 04, 2006, 10:30:26 AM

Quote from: dgyver on August 04, 2006, 10:22:07 AM
If you get it running, will you come work on my bikes?

I am getting tired of building them. 

 

Send them to me?

You have seen my shop...top much stuff. But I have put up another rack of shelves for more parts.