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Shiny Side Up in Everett. Adrian know his way around both modern and vintage. http://www.shinysideupmotorcycleservice.com/

Here's a trick... after you dump the muriatic and rinse, LET it flash rust. Then, fill the tank with a phosphoric acid solution and let it sit overnight. I use a 50/50 mixture of water and Klean-Strip brand "Phosphoric Prep & Etch" from the paint aisle in Home Depot. The phosphoric acid...

FYI- Here's a US supplier. May be cheaper for you, but I didn't check the currency conversion. I bought my Tarozzi universals from them, no problems. http://www.fastfromthepast.com He also runs an Ebay shop under the username jimhinshaw . Some of the stuff is a few bucks cheaper on his...