Draining the fuel tank?

[Minitor911]

Hey guys,
I just bought (as in last night) an '82 vision that was garage kept for at least 8 months. Could someone please tell me how to drain the fuel tank so I can get fresh gas in her?


"Tanks" alot.


Sam

[h2olawyer]

Welcome to the forum, Minitor!

Put the bike on the side stand.  Get a section of 1/4 inch tubing.  Hook it to the fuel outlet on the petcock.   Put the other end in a fuel can.  Set the petcock to "PRI" & remove the gas cap.  Fuel should flow with no problem.  You might have to lay the bike over a little farther than the side stand will allow so all the fuel from the right side of the tank will drain.

Hope this helps & Good luck getting your new toy ready to ride!

H₂O

[Minitor911]

Great, thankyou! Now I have an agenda for tomorrow.


Sam

[Night Vision]

you might want to drain the carbs too... there are drain screws on the left side of each carb, just to the right of each drain hose "nipple"...

[Tiger]

:)...and you should put an in-line filter, in between the petcock and carb's...before you try to run her. Once she is all hooked up, put her to prime and wait a couple of minute's, set the choke and give her a try. Make sure you have a fully charged battery... ;)
Good luck and welcome to "The Family"...

                                 8).......TIGER....... 8)

[Lucky]

Also, as long as the tank is not Kreemed (white to yellowish vynal coating you can catch with a fingernail) you should add a can of Seafoam or Berrymans fuel injector cleaner.  if the tank is coated with POR-15 or Caswell it's ok to use the cleaners.
--Lucky