XB9S Gas Tank (Frame) cleaning Help

[atank]

Well this weekend, the XB9SX is running again after 14 years, I put 10 miles on it and no problems ! I cleaned the tank using both methods provided here just to be safe, and what took the most time was making sure all the water and cleaner was out of the lower right side of the tank........John "lunaticfringe" thank you for the new fuel pump works like a charm !! I will post pics of the bike after I get the 14 years of dust off.............

[keltonjr]

I know this is an old thread and I might make a new one if I don't get any responses.
I just bought a 2003 XB9R and the last guy had it for a year as a project but never touched it. He said the guy before him said it was running right before he sold it to him. After pulling out the fuel pump and the looking in, I don't believe it. I don't see any of the black stuff y'all are talking about but this is what I'm seeing. How would I clean this??!
https://photos.app.goo.gl/tUkQax6RJgdkrwNS7

[Cooter]

Carb cleaner and a rag.

Just buy a new fuel pump, it's not worth putting that junk back in. PM Barrett on here for quality kits and assemblies.

[Barrett]

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Thanks for the kind words Shaughn.

Do NOT reinstall and attempt to start with that pump in place. You run a serious risk of clogging the fuel system including both injectors........and having the electric pump motor short to pump-housing ground causing potential ECM damage.