2007-11-21 09:50:46 · 13 answers · asked by Anonymous in Cars & Transportation ➔ Motorcycles
Put some Sta-bil in the gas tank.
2007-11-21 09:53:49 · answer #1 · answered by soaplakegirl 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Your two biggest problems will be caused by rust in the fuel tank and inside the cylinder. This happens when the air temperature changes and causes the air inside both of those items to expand and contract. The result is that moisture is pulled into the space but not expelled. An attached garage or insulated shop that reduces temperature fluctuations is definately preferred to storage in an open, uninsulated building. If the gas tank is metal, put a bunch of Stabil in the fuel (more than recommended) and fill the tank up plumb full to reduce the air space. Remove the spaark plugs and squirt in several teaspoons of oil. Motor oil is ok but chainsaw bar oil is better because it sticks well. Turn the engine over a few revolutions and replace the plugs. To help keep air from being pulled into a cylinder with an open valve and rusting the valve and seat, stuff rags tightly into the exhaust pipe openings as well as the air intake on the air cleaner.
2007-11-22 08:00:01 · answer #2 · answered by bikinkawboy 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
drain all gas from tank and run until it dies out then there will be no gas in carb. Ypu need to get the tiers off the ground. put the bike on a good stand or some bukets. Drain all oil from engine and then put in engine lube. you can get like a fog kind or a liqud kind and turn the motor over a few times. this will enshure there will be know rust. I fthe tank is metal coat or fill it with oil. put some pistion oil in where the spark plug goes an turn it over a few times. get a can of wd-40 or PB and coat every moving part and bolt, any part thet may rust. you want the bike to be an oily mess so kno wrust will build. cover it up well and keep it dry.
the best thig to do would probly be sell it but if you love the bike thats hwta i would do.
2007-11-21 11:07:26 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Use some type of fuel sabilizer, run it for a few minutes, drain every last drop form the tank, allow the remainder to completely evaporate before you seal the gas tank.
Change the engine oil just before you place it into hibernation.
Disconnect the battery, or remove it completely as it will most likely not be of any use after four years.
If possible place the bike on stands so it is not resting on the tires.
After four years of storage, keep in mind that tires will be dangerous.
2007-11-21 10:01:55 · answer #4 · answered by Steven F 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
military? hat's off to you.
I have to agree that selling it might be the best route.
If you simply MUST store it that long (hey, i'm actually going to answer your question!) drain the coolant and the gas tank. you want both bone dry while it's stored.
clean and lube every moving part, especially the chain.
Put new oil in it, and I would give it as much oil as you can fit in the crank case, ignoring the normal level. YOu want to maintain a coating over the entire engine if you can. Just remember to drain enough before trying to start it in 4 years.
the best advice I can give might be to write yourself notes about what you did now, and what to do in 4 years!
Other than that, put it on wheel stands if you can. you should lower the tire pressure to 24ish PSI nad get it off the ground completely to avoid flat-spotting the rubber. Actually, your tires will probably dry-rot and crack in 4 years, so nevermind, but putting it on stands cna't hurt anyway.
clean the bike, and cover ANY open holes. mice, bugs, etc. love exhaust pipes, carburettors, air intakes, etc.
remove the battery completely. just get a new one in 4 years...
Get a good cover, a cheap storage unit, and a damn good lock.
good luck
2007-11-21 11:50:58 · answer #5 · answered by Chris R 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I have revived a bike from a long storage before. You will at some point have to completely disaseble the carbs (is this bike fuel injected?). Either now completely blow compressed air through them to get all the gas out, or later to remove any residual varnish.
2007-11-21 10:52:24 · answer #6 · answered by Drufus 2 · 2⤊ 0⤋
4 years is to long just for storage. You might as well let a responsible family use it instead of it sitting collecting rust. Or sell it and put the money in the your account.
2007-11-21 10:00:52 · answer #7 · answered by crackalac 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Sell it it will be worth more now than 4 yrs from now. Plus no headaches with tank , tires, seals, registration , cost of storage and other items that might comeup.
2007-11-21 10:14:38 · answer #8 · answered by Andres C 2 · 2⤊ 0⤋
sell it and buy a new one later. too much hassle to store and then get it fired up... plus when you do get it going, it will just be 4+ more years behind the times and you'll want something newer then anyway.
2007-11-21 10:21:59 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 0⤋
Even though you're not just storing your bike for the winter, winter storage procedures are the necessary procedures for long term storage.
http://www.totalmotorcycle.com/maintenance/motorcyclewinterstorage.htm
2007-11-22 03:01:55 · answer #10 · answered by guardrailjim 7 · 2⤊ 0⤋