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Wanted A decent 750 Seca Tank

Discussion in 'For Sale, Trade/Swap, Wanted' started by Tim O, Sep 9, 2018.

  1. Tim O

    Tim O Active Member

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    Found out mine is shedding thick rust. Just looking for one that has not been "Lined" or messed with that looks half way decent on the inside.
     
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    I have a couple yet
     
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    Have a bead on for now so playing the waiting game a bit. Thanks folks.
     
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    I've got a nice looking 82 Seca tank (undented, original paint), if you're still in the market. I don't actually know what the inside is like, as it's got a locked cap on it with no key (though I do have another cap with a working key!) - if you're still interested, let me know.
     
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    Thanks, I was pretty frustrated then, but for the time being I guess I will muddle through with the one I have and see how often I'm swapping all the filters / screens to keep her going.
    I'll probably get frustrated enough at some future point to swap it out, but she's running well again now so I might as well ride at least until the snow starts flying, and then maybe figure out a way to clean out the tank I've got over the winter...
     
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    Acid from Lowe’s or HD. I used it on a 51 Buick tank,let it sit 2 days inside of tank looks new . Naturally wear eye and face protection and gloves but this stuff works great.
     
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    What type of acid ? Muriatic ?
     
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    Yes,got it at Home Depot.
     
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    Make sure you immediately get oil or gas or something on the metal. HCl does NOT leave a protective coating, and bare metal will flash rust
     
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    I flushed it with vinegar and then water,then air blow it.
     
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    I'd fog it with wd40 afterwards. It'll pull water out of the corners, and ensure you get a good coating of oil around the inside of the tank.
     
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    I filled it to the top with gas since I’m getting ready to fire up this Buick which has been sitting in a central Oregon storage facility since the70s. I was surprised that it worked so well never having used acid before so I filtered it and put it in a spare 5 gallon plastic fuel jug for future use. I’m sure something else will come up.
     
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    Thx for your help, I'll save this post for when I need it.
     
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    This Tuesday the 13th I’m picking up another gray 82 Seca 750. If I don’t decide to rehab it I’ll part it. Never parted this model so I’ll have to see what the interest is. All I know right now is it’s all stock,lower miles,missing airbox but all else there.
     
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    Sounds like you're doing a whole lot better than you anticipated. You've still been pretty busy and it's only been a couple weeks--

     
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    Yes I thought I had reinjured my arms from an incident last year. We had a rental house at that time we were remodeling and I thought I would do the interior tear out. Watching the home shows like “fixer upper” I would see Chip Gaines say “demo day this is gonna be fun”. Well my day lasted two weeks and my shoulders were so bad I couldn’t function. Over the last year they have healed really well but a few weeks ago I slightly strained one and man the pain was back. So a little rest and aspirin and it’s a lot better. I’m keeping the gray barnfind and hopefully picking another identical one tomorrow or next day.The best of the two will be kept and the other parted.Thanks Rich.
     
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    I did get another gray 82 Seca 750 that I’m going to part out. It’s got a solid not rusted tank but a couple small dents.
     

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    I posted this thread a few months ago but the forum won't let me post another?

    Decided I'm going to part out the 83 Midnight... seeing if anyone wants anything.
     

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    Stupid forum rules.
     

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