Z1OwnersClub GB

recently I had my J resprayed.

However I have had the misfortune of filling the tank and leaving it on the prop stand for the day in the sun. The fuel cap obviously leaked leaving a shity brown stain down the tank paint work on one side.

I have tried gentle application of some cutting compound to remove it but to no effect. Is there any way of rectifying this other than a repaint?

Also I have the original vaccum tap on the bike which I have rebuilt once. I note however that there are always drops of fuel on its base which suggests the vaccum cut off is not 100% effective. I suppose I could try rebuilding it again but wonder if a manual tap might be a better idea. I have heard the "Pingel" aftermarket taps being mentioned. Would these fit a J which has 2 screws holding the tap to the base of the tank?

Kiwiz, get a Pingel.... they need an adaptor base for the 2 x bolts, but they are good bits of kit, and fully re-buildable

As for the paint.... hopefully the laquer isn't ruined

Hi Kiwiz,

Bummer

If its eaten in to the laquer the only thing you can do is rub it down with fine wet and dry and re laquer.

But if it is actually stained try getting a clean rag with a bit of petrol on and rub a small peace to see if it removes it?

But before doing anything Ask the paint shop for advice?

And lastly say thanks you are getting some sun its forecast snow here again at weekend!!!

Always used to use petrol to remove petrol stain and residue from tanks carbs carpet and furniture with all my leaky old brits.

Weather here has been wonderful, the worst summer drought in a decade, BUT GREAT FOR BIKING!!

The old Z goes like a bird on the open road, but getting the leave pass is challenging.

However I have convinced the wif that bike more environmentally friendly than the car (fuel consumption etc- much bullshit I expect but...) so in the interest of a healthier enviroment and $ saving she is no too averse to going pillon on trips out of town to visit friends. She prefers the Z because of its more civilised seating than the Ducati Monster perch