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Author Topic: Air Compresor OK to dry bike after wash?  (Read 11005 times)

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dlaws01

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Re: Air Compresor OK to dry bike after wash?
« Reply #30 on: July 19, 2013, 05:31:54 PM »

Is it washing bike that causes corrosion in the gas tank?

I see a tiny rusty point when I remove my gas cap. It`s not inside the tank, but right there where`s no paint anymore..

Not really sure where you are talking about in the tank but you can help prevent corrosion issues from happening by topping off your fuel tank prior to parking it after a ride.  Especially if your bike sits for any extended periods of time between rides.  There are also some fuel additives available that address moisture in the fuel but again, the best thing is to keep your tank full. 
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Re: Air Compresor OK to dry bike after wash?
« Reply #31 on: July 19, 2013, 07:02:51 PM »

The best thing is not to use gasoline blended with ethanol....but we know that's difficult, so maybe a additive is in order, esp. if the gas sits in there for very long.  spyder
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Re: Air Compresor OK to dry bike after wash?
« Reply #32 on: July 19, 2013, 07:35:00 PM »

If you are using ethanol fuel then there is an additive, Starbrite "Star Tron" Enzyme Fuel Treatment that available at most auto parts stores.  I know several people that use it because they don't live near any non-ethanol gas stations.  8oz. bottle treats 128 gallons of gas.  The other thing might be if you have a flush mounted fuel cap then a small bit of water could collect around the cap when you wash your bike and eventually get into the tank if you don't blow it out or soak it up prior to opening the cap.
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