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Is my fuel tank rust treated?

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Hey guys!

My bike came with an inline fuel filter and there doesn't seem to have any rust pieces or residues in that filter. When I look inside the fuel tank, it seems to be coated red somehow, not orange-rust. Here's a picture of inside my fuel tank. In your experience, do you think it has been treated and coated? Is this red color normal for a 1977 DT250?

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20 Apr 2020 18:11 #1

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Replied by MarkT on topic Is my fuel tank rust treated?

Not original, looks coated to me.
1963 YG1-T, 1965 MG1-T, Allstate 250, 1970 CT1b, 1971 R5, 1973 AT3MX, 1974 TS400L, 1975 RD350, 1976 DT175C, 1976 Husqvarna 250CR, 1981 DT175G, 1988 DT50, 1990 "Super" DT50, 1991 RT180, 2017 XT250
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Replied by mdscott on topic Is my fuel tank rust treated?

Looks like its "Red Kote ". If it was done correctly should be ok.
Thanks Mark
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Replied by DToutbound on topic Is my fuel tank rust treated?


Thanks guys, really appreciated. It confirms what I thought. I looked up some pictures on google of "Red Koted" tanks and it's really similar so I guess that's what it is!
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Replied by Super90 on topic Is my fuel tank rust treated?

That's Red Kote for sure and it looks to be a good job at that. I just coated my tank with Red Kote after having to remove a layer of loose liner that a POV did. Mine is holding up great as my clear inline fuel filter is clear as can be.
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