RE: Winterizing/Oil Level

["Ludo Andries" <dijledal.andries@xxxxxxxxx>]

Hi Reddy,

Since the tank in non-metal, it is recommended that you leave it with as
less fuel in it as possible because the toxic elements in the fuel might
'eat' the polymere. Prevent condensation is useless because your tank can
not rust.
I recommend you to use a fuel stabilizer.
My always from the first time starting ST refused to start after the 3 month
winter stop this year.
I had to try at least 50 times before she started. (thanks to an Optimate
optimizer my battery was 100% ok)
My dealer recommended me to use this winter a stabilizer and to tank 98 RON
fuel and leave the tank practically empty.

Ludo
Red 99 ST
Belgium (with also cold winters)



> -----Oorspronkelijk bericht-----
> Van: owner-st@xxxxxxxxxx [mailto:owner-st@xxxxxxxxxx]namens Reddy,
> Shantanu (STP)
> Verzonden: dinsdag 31 oktober 2000 14:03
> Aan: 'ST@xxxxxxxxxxxxxx'
> Onderwerp: Winterizing/Oil Level
>
>
>
>
> Since it's that time of the year again in the frozen tundra we call
> Minnesota, I figure it's about time to start thinking about
> winterizing the
> bike.
>
> With past bikes, I've changed the oil, lifted the tires off
> the ground,
> filled the tank full (to prevent condensation), removed the
> battery, and
> drained the carbs.
>
> With the ST, I plan on washing/waxing, changing the oil,
> lifting the tires
> off of the ground, filling the tank, and placing the battery
> on a trickle
> charger.  I didn't plan on using Stabilizer.  Should I?  What
> brand?  Any
> thoughts on either filling the tank all the way or running it
> dry.  Is it
> better to remove the battery all together?
>
> Additionally, I have changed the oil/filter myself 4 times.
> Everytime, I
> did it, it was on the center stand.  I check the oil level on the
> centerstand and always make sure it is slightly below the top mark.  I
> wasn't aware that this should be done with both wheels on the
> ground.  The
> oil light has never come on, it has always run like a top.
> Should I be
> worried?????
>
>
> Thanks,
>
>
> SR
>
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