Plastic Tank problems: Discussion thread, see info thread sticky for updates

[Statler]

This one won't get locked.   And there's already class action suits in ca due to the effect the fuel has in tanks in boats. 

[Monstermash]

This one won't get locked.   And there's already class action suits in ca due to the effect the fuel has in tanks in boats. 

In Florida too, or so I've read. If memory serves, they are not sueing because of what the fuel does to the tanks but the lack of warning when they started selling the fuel. Or something like that. 

[csp808]

My package from caswells came in the mail today hopefully ill get time this week to take the tank up to my  shop and get it done. Ill let you guys know what i think of it

[duccarlos]

Can you please document the whole procedure? I would be very interested is seeing someone like a "how to".

[ducpainter]

Can you please document the whole procedure? I would be very interested is seeing someone like a "how to".

I've used the caswell product...

I'd be glad to discuss it offline.

[herm]

Back on subject. To discuss the additives, I've been using Star Tron every time I park the bike. I only need to use a cap full per tank if it's going to sit for more than a day, so it's not that expensive. If thr EU wil start using E-10 soon, then we'll probably see Acerbis forced to coat their tanks, since the European manufacturers will most likely put pressure on them.

For the time being, I only see 3 solutions:

1) Buy a none plastic tank
2) Use the additives
3) Coat the tanks

thanks for the input on Star Tron. I may give it a try until I am rid of the plastic tank.

[ducatiz]

Stabil also has a marine product for e10 which is more widely available.  I get it at advance auto. 

[duccarlos]

I've used the caswell product...

I'd be glad to discuss it offline.

I might just take you up on that offer when I have more $$$ available

[ducpainter]

Stabil also has a marine product for e10 which is more widely available.  I get it at advance auto. 

Most Walmarts have the Startron.

It works to keep the fuel from causing running issues. No idea if it will keep the tanks from expanding.

[He Man]

http://www.caswellplating.com/aids/epoxygas.htm ? same one? ( no  i didnt search through all 50+ pages)

[Monstermash]

http://www.caswellplating.com/aids/epoxygas.htm ? same one? ( no  i didnt search through all 50+ pages)

It states it "bonds to almost anything except polyethylene" aren't our tanks polyethylene?

[ducatiz]

No.  Nylon.

[He Man]

It states it "bonds to almost anything except polyethylene" aren't our tanks polyethylene?

i think CA-cycleworks tanks are polyethylene. apparently not even paint sticks to it.

[DRKWNG]

Let me know if you want me to get you in touch with owners of either current gen SBK or SF, as a couple of guys I rode with down in Hawaii are going through this now.

[Uncle Mofo]

Just made my second claim    I wish I had the dough to buy the aluminun one and get it over with.