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Re: Stabil and winter storage
- Subject: Re: Stabil and winter storage
- From: Erik Miner <axeis@xxxxxxxxxxxxxx>
- Date: Wed, 1 Nov 2000 00:11:47 -0500
Always store the bike with the tank FULL any condensation won't rust
the tank but it will contaminate the fuel and I don't know of any
motor vehicle that runs well with water in the fuel. Always treat the
fuel with Stabil, keeps it fresh. Also put the bike on the charger
for a couple of hours once a week, wash and wax the bike, and keep it
under a big old flannel sheet to keep the dust off. Take the weight
off the front tire.. ( I use a couple of small pieces of 2x4 under
the front forks to just lift it a bit) sort of balance the bike on
the center stand. Of course change the oil. And I almost always
manage to ride the bike at least once a month all winter , NJ winters
aren't too bad. Oh and I go out in the garage and fuss around with
her all winter so she doesn't forget how much I love her ;-)
Erik
>
>I believe the presently-sold fuels containing oxidants or whatever are
>especially likely to gum up your fuel system-perhaps less of a problem with
>the ST's fuel injection than with carburetors, but a squirt of Stabil in the
>fuel tank can't hurt. Not necessary to fill tank up to prevent rust from
>condensation, as tank is plastic-have seen recommendation to have it near
>empty-don't know why. If battery left on Battery Tender, will be all right in
>Bike. BTW has anyone else seen accelerated evaporation from conventional
>lead-acid batteries whilst on Battery tender? Happened to me twice. Last
>time, noticed red light was on, meaning Tender in full charge mode-possible
>boiling my acid away? Perhaps a fault in the Tender? Dave Collins, San Diego
>
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