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About Jan Ringnalda
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PLEASE NOTE: PLEASE READ THIS!!! I can help with questions ONLY on any Honda CBX-1000 motorcycle, only 1978 to 1982. OR 1981 to 1983 Honda CB1100R models ONLY Honda CBX/CB1100R motorcycles, Please NO other makes, no other models. IF YOUR QUESTION IS FOR ANY OTHER BIKE Your question WILL BE FORWARDED TO THE QUESTION POOL WHERE IT MAY NEVER BE ANSWERED.

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Have owned over 50 of these fine classic Honda motorcycles

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International CBX Owners Association, SAE, Materials Research Society

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CBXPress, VLMC magazine, Used Bike Guide

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PhD in Materials Science, Post-Doc in prototyping automotive components

 
   

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Motorcycle Repair - Gas Tank Problem?


Expert: Jan Ringnalda - 10/27/2009

Question
Hey Jan, just wondering if you have ever relined a gas tank with the kreem liner? I know its not a Honda hopefully should not matter considering most tanks have the same or close to the same setup. Just got a 85 Yamaha Maxim X 700 and noticed a little rust in the tank so I relined it with the kreem liner just as the directions said. There is a valve on the bottom side of the tank that I believe is called the rollover valve is clogged by the liner.  Put gas in the tank and nothing comes out of this valve like it should.  Connected all the fuel lines to gas tank and bike cranks right up but when I throttle the bike it acts like it wants bog down and cut off.  Petcock and seals are fine, tank is not leaking.  Only other thing I need is a gas cap that seals tight at the top. Could this be the problem, any suggestions.  I would appreciate all the help you could give me, ready to start riding! Thanks Jason

Answer
Yes I have used Kreem, it can get everywhere inside and block things so you need to follow the instructions carefully.  You may have to clear the lines since it sounds like your bike is suffering fuel starvation.  Don't get a sealed gas cap, your gas tank needs to vent othersiwe you will also run out of fuel due to the tank vacuum that's created.

Good luck,  Jan

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