rusted fuel cap

vivekiny2k · 20th August 2010, 20:34

Hi guys,

I just realized the fuel cap of my bike is rusted, I had a tough time opening it and had to come back from the gas station to open it.

the cap completely comes out and is a cylinder roughly 2 inches in dia and 2 inches in height. the part that comes in contact with the tank shows some rust. What can I put on it to prevent rusting. I am sure it will come in contact with the fuel and I don't want anything to pass in the fuel system, not rust for sure.

machine oil? WD40? silicon based lubricants?

ghpk · 20th August 2010, 20:43

How about using sand paper to remove the rust from the area which is in contact with fuel.

vivekiny2k · 20th August 2010, 21:31

will try, but how to prevent it in future?

rust is one part, getting stuck at a gas station with not being able to fill fuel is another.

ElantraGT · 20th August 2010, 22:36

Quote:

Originally Posted by vivekiny2k

will try, but how to prevent it in future?

rust is one part, getting stuck at a gas station with not being able to fill fuel is another.

Vivek, Ideally if you keep your tank full with fuel, it will prevent rusting. But if you are filling after it comes to reserve, rusting will happen.

More info on this link Pls. How to Prevent Rust in a Motorcycle Gas Tank | eHow.com

vivekiny2k · 20th August 2010, 23:14

thanks, fuel stabilizer sounds like a good idea for the winter months storage.

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vivekiny2k Senior - BHPian Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: cincinnati, jabalpur,chennai Posts: 1,264 Thanked: 212 Times View My Garage	rusted fuel cap Hi guys, I just realized the fuel cap of my bike is rusted, I had a tough time opening it and had to come back from the gas station to open it. the cap completely comes out and is a cylinder roughly 2 inches in dia and 2 inches in height. the part that comes in contact with the tank shows some rust. What can I put on it to prevent rusting. I am sure it will come in contact with the fuel and I don't want anything to pass in the fuel system, not rust for sure. machine oil? WD40? silicon based lubricants?
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20th August 2010, 20:43	#2
ghpk BHPian Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Ghaziabad Posts: 872 Thanked: 213 Times	How about using sand paper to remove the rust from the area which is in contact with fuel.
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20th August 2010, 21:31	#3
vivekiny2k Senior - BHPian Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: cincinnati, jabalpur,chennai Posts: 1,264 Thanked: 212 Times View My Garage	will try, but how to prevent it in future? rust is one part, getting stuck at a gas station with not being able to fill fuel is another.
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20th August 2010, 23:14	#5
vivekiny2k Senior - BHPian Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: cincinnati, jabalpur,chennai Posts: 1,264 Thanked: 212 Times View My Garage	thanks, fuel stabilizer sounds like a good idea for the winter months storage.
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