trying to revive 2003 vulcan 500 ltd

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rabidrao · #1 Unread post by **rabidrao** » Wed Dec 19, 2007 7:18 am

Hi all! I have a 2003 Kawasaki Vulcan 500 Ltd with about 2500 miles. It's been unused for almost 2 years... (long story). Now I finally have time to get it back in running condition and I want to try and do it without going to the dealer...
So, the first thing I did was get a new battery. Filled up electrolyte, charged overnight, and it's ready. Then I realized that I was far from ready..

I thought the only other thing to do would be to clean out the fuel tank and clean the chain. But I'm unable to even pull out the tank. I bought a manual, but it didn't help much. Can anyone help me by telling me:
1. Steps to pull out tank.
2. How to clean it?
3. Anything else I need to do after the 2 year rest for the bike?

Thanks!!!

rabidrao · #2 Unread post by **rabidrao** » Wed Dec 19, 2007 8:42 am

ok, finally got the fuel tank off... almost.
The fuel tube is not coming of the thingy that says "on off reserve" ... forget what it's called.

Anyway, assuming I figure out how to loosen that tube, next step would be cleaning the tank..

Ok.. how?

Just use some gas and clean out the inside or something more?

rabidrao · #3 Unread post by **rabidrao** » Wed Dec 19, 2007 10:11 am

all right... so I went online and hunted.
found a bunch of stuff, but nothing that seemed basic. Most of the items are for rust removal and then cleaning.. like Kreem. However, my tank isn't rusted. I just want to clean out that greyish sludge that's formed on the insides of the tank. Can I use baking soda and water to clean that stuff out?

Thanks!