gas tank storage

[TrapperJ]

I drained  and cleaned my gas tank prior to temporary storage. What should I spray inside the tank to keepit from rusting? John

[fudgie]

As in you take it off the bike and empty it and put it back on or you have a extra/spare tank laying around? If its a spare Id just leave the cap open to get air. If its on the bike I'd fill it with gas, same for the carbs. To me having the carbs dry over the winter without fuel is harder on them then leaving the gas in with your choice of stabilizer. Hate to have them dry out and varnish. JMHO.

[Patrick]

If its going to sit around on a shelf and collect dust then I'd fill it with oil or diesel fuel.. Its tough to completely fill it so giving it a shake or two every now and again would be helpful.. With todays prices thats an expensive proposition,but, I don't like rust..  Helped a friend change/install an engine[A65 Continental] that had been in storage for 39 years.. It had been filled with oil.. That oil was nasty after sitting that long, but, that engine was in perfect shape and runs good..