So I was gifted another '88 Hawk GT

udman · 07-19-2010, 03:43 PM

Long story...but basically, wife has a friend whose husband died a while back and she wants his old bike out of the house. Didn't know the guy well, didn't even know he rode or let alone had such great taste in bikes. Shoulda seen my face when the garage door opened! Sad part, other than the guys passing is that the tank is rusted all to hell inside. Bike sat for three years and well, it's pretty nasty in there. The outside of the tank is in good shape as is the rest of the bike.

Never had to deal with this problem before but I've heard the diesel and BB's idea and then there's the hard chemicals or the electrolysis methods. Because I've already got a perfectly functioning Hawk, I really don't see spending much getting her up and running again so what's the cheap way to fix this? Is there a cheap way to fix this? I know...I know the carbs!!! I can handle that, just want to know if the tank is a goner before I go rebuilding other stuff.

shmike · 07-19-2010, 03:47 PM

I posted about the product Rusteco the other day.

I haven't used it yet but they claim to remove surface rust without affecting paint, rubber or any other surfaces.

If you try it, I'd love to hear your feedback.

http://www.rusteco.com/

udman · 07-19-2010, 03:50 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by shmike

I posted about the product Rusteco the other day.

I haven't used it yet but they claim to remove surface rust without affecting paint, rubber or any other surfaces.

If you try it, I'd love to hear your feedback.

http://www.rusteco.com/

You go first

Dave · 07-19-2010, 04:19 PM

Por15 is supposed to have a tank kit. Alternately, f2/f3 tanks are a fairly easy swap and give more range. I'm looking for a good one for my hawk

RedRider2k2 · 07-19-2010, 05:07 PM

There's a Rad shop here that does wonders with old rusted tanks. They basically clean it out and then coat the inside. It solves the problem and you never have to worry about Rust again. They also do this for our rotted out oil pans at work and they're better than new.

gavilan · 07-19-2010, 06:15 PM

... pictures of your Hawk... pleeze?

Rangerscott · 07-20-2010, 02:19 AM

4x4 guys love Por15.

Particle Man · 07-20-2010, 09:50 AM

You lucky son of a....

Dave · 07-20-2010, 10:40 AM

I think this brings the total count of hawks on the board to three and none of them are rideable

udman · 07-20-2010, 12:48 PM

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Originally Posted by Dave

I think this brings the total count of hawks on the board to three and none of them are rideable

Whoa. Slow down. I still have ONE that is rideable.

07-19-2010, 03:43 PM	#1
udman You are not the Man!! Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Austin TX Moto: Hawk GT Posts: 750	So I was gifted another '88 Hawk GT Long story...but basically, wife has a friend whose husband died a while back and she wants his old bike out of the house. Didn't know the guy well, didn't even know he rode or let alone had such great taste in bikes. Shoulda seen my face when the garage door opened! Sad part, other than the guys passing is that the tank is rusted all to hell inside. Bike sat for three years and well, it's pretty nasty in there. The outside of the tank is in good shape as is the rest of the bike. Never had to deal with this problem before but I've heard the diesel and BB's idea and then there's the hard chemicals or the electrolysis methods. Because I've already got a perfectly functioning Hawk, I really don't see spending much getting her up and running again so what's the cheap way to fix this? Is there a cheap way to fix this? I know...I know the carbs!!! I can handle that, just want to know if the tank is a goner before I go rebuilding other stuff. __________________ You can put lipstick on a VS Forum, but it's still a VS Forum...

07-19-2010, 03:47 PM	#2
shmike Follower Join Date: Nov 2008 Posts: 5,549	I posted about the product Rusteco the other day. I haven't used it yet but they claim to remove surface rust without affecting paint, rubber or any other surfaces. If you try it, I'd love to hear your feedback. http://www.rusteco.com/ __________________ Racing For Smiles

07-19-2010, 05:07 PM	#5
RedRider2k2 Holier Than Thou Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: N.B, Canada Moto: 06 ZX10R, 18 400 Ninja, 11 KLX250s Posts: 463	There's a Rad shop here that does wonders with old rusted tanks. They basically clean it out and then coat the inside. It solves the problem and you never have to worry about Rust again. They also do this for our rotted out oil pans at work and they're better than new. __________________ Good judgement is the product of experience...Experience is the product of bad judgement. Sometimes The Faster It Gets, The Less You Need To Know. But You Gotta Remember The Smarter It Gets, The Furthur It's Gonna Go.

07-20-2010, 09:50 AM	#8
Particle Man Custom User Title Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Central NY Moto: 2003 SV650S Posts: 14,959	You lucky son of a.... __________________ I'm not "fat." I'm "Enlarged to show texture." Handle every stressful situation like a DOG: If you can't eat it or hump it, pi$$ on it & walk away.

07-19-2010, 04:19 PM	#4
Dave Chaotic Neutral Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Cherry Hill NJ Moto: GV1200 Madura, Hawk gt Posts: 13,992	Por15 is supposed to have a tank kit. Alternately, f2/f3 tanks are a fairly easy swap and give more range. I'm looking for a good one for my hawk

07-19-2010, 06:15 PM	#6
gavilan Street Stunter Join Date: May 2010 Location: San Diego, CA Posts: 71	... pictures of your Hawk... pleeze?

07-20-2010, 02:19 AM	#7
Rangerscott Viff6N Mutated Warrior Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Texas Moto: '01 Honda VFR 800 & '09 ER-6N Posts: 8,704	4x4 guys love Por15.

07-20-2010, 10:40 AM	#9
Dave Chaotic Neutral Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Cherry Hill NJ Moto: GV1200 Madura, Hawk gt Posts: 13,992	I think this brings the total count of hawks on the board to three and none of them are rideable