mattcooper Posted June 28, 2009 Share Posted June 28, 2009 Hey everyone While my tank is removed from my YZF I noticed a bit of sludge in the bottom of the tank. What techniques do you know of on how to clean this out? I was thinking HIGH pressure water...... Matt Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DTGordo Posted June 28, 2009 Share Posted June 28, 2009 Hi mate, Can you poke a long screw driver to it to loosen it up and clean it out with a rag? With water I found it hard to dry the tank out properly (I guess I'm not very patient) and ended up having to pull the carby apart. Gordo Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mattcooper Posted June 28, 2009 Author Share Posted June 28, 2009 Hi mate, Can you poke a long screw driver to it to loosen it up and clean it out with a rag? With water I found it hard to dry the tank out properly (I guess I'm not very patient) and ended up having to pull the carby apart. Gordo Hey I could attach the rag to the end of the screw driver to loosen it. But its an extremely tight spot. The tank is off the bike and I don't mind waiting a week to air dry out. If there is a chemical product out that would be awesome? Matt Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DTGordo Posted June 28, 2009 Share Posted June 28, 2009 No idea on that one. I'd try the screw driver or some strong wire and a rag to pick it out and rinse it out with a bit of fuel to make sure it's clean. You might also to be able to tap it loose from the outside? Good reason for fuel filters eh. Gordo Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
junker Posted June 29, 2009 Share Posted June 29, 2009 carb cleaner from an autozone has the tendency to break up stuff, but i notice it begins melting my plastic screwdrivers when they are laid down in it, might not be too good for a plastic tank. just a thought Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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