Can anyone tell me the proper way to store a motorcycle as far as the fuel stableizer .Also fluids I need to change the oil should I do it now or wait till spring. I should also say that where I am you can never tell when the snow is going to fall. that means maybe a few more days of riding.
Thanks a bunch.
Brady_128
2007-09-14 12:02:06 · 9 answers · asked by Anonymous in Cars & Transportation ➔ Motorcycles
If your bike is air cooled, then sta-bil added to the gas as mentioned above should do the trick. remember to add more if you refill the tank after riding. Another thing to remember is when the motor is run for short trips in cold temperatures, some condensation can form in the engine. If you go for a short trip, be sure to let the engine come up to normal operating temp before shutting off the engine. this will evaporate any condensation that has formed, and will prevent any rusting that might occur internally due to water in the crankcase.
If your bike is water cooled, be sure to check for proper level of antifreeze as per your manuals recommendations..
2007-09-14 18:31:38 · answer #1 · answered by bikermog 6 · 3⤊ 0⤋
First if your bike is fuel injected use stable and DO NOT run it out of gas you will damage and possibly burn up your fuel pump. Change your oil before storing it will be good next spring. I have a buddy who actually paid some place to test the oil and see if it was good still in spring and it was. (I saw the print out, we first got on the topic when he showed me that synthetic oil is good for more than 5000 miles, which he also had tested and it showed that the oil still had plenty of life left in it). Take your plugs out and spray some fogging oil in each cylinder (can be found in any auto store-even WalMart) put everything back together. Take your battery out and bring it indoors, charge it every so often. Lube your chain and everything else that needs it. Don't forget to wash the bike. When washing it look it over real well. When it finally gets warm enough to ride again you will be ready to go and happy that everything works.
2007-09-15 14:47:59 · answer #2 · answered by mushki 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I have heard mixed things about changing the oil's before storage. If you don't do it before storage, the oil's become acidic, which cause's the seals to leak. I usually change my oil's before storage, and then it'll be ready to ride next spring even if the oil about three to four months old.
Make sure you do the stabil thing like the above mentioned, but make sure you have your gas tank full, this prevents rust build up in your gas tank while your bike is taking that long slumber.
Most importantly, make sure you put your battery on a tender and have it plugged in all winter, or even bring the battery into your house so it'll stay warm. GOOD LUCK!!!
2007-09-14 12:13:31 · answer #3 · answered by HAGAR!!! 6 · 2⤊ 0⤋
winterizing motorcycle storage
2016-02-02 11:26:42 · answer #4 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You should put fuel stabiliser (such as Sta-bil) in the bike, then run the bike for a bit so the carb bowls get filled with stabilised fuel.
As for oil, I would wait till spring to change it, but it won't hurt to change it now.
2007-09-14 12:08:01 · answer #5 · answered by Wyoming Rider 6 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Add Stabil to the gas tank (follow directions on bottle) and run it until it is all through the fuel lines. You don't have to remove the battery if you can attach a Battery Tender or similar smart trickle charger.
2016-03-18 06:04:47 · answer #6 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I'm in Los Angeles. Motorcycles can be ridden all through the winter!
2007-09-14 13:50:39 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
Read this -
http://www.totalmotorcycle.com/maintenance/motorcyclewinterstorage.htm
2007-09-14 13:03:15 · answer #8 · answered by guardrailjim 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
The best way is to drain out all the gas and run it dry. Disconnect the battery.
2007-09-14 13:27:37 · answer #9 · answered by Date Dr. 6 · 0⤊ 4⤋