How do I keep my bike when not in use?
Air up the tires to your normal riding pressures and put a motorcycle cover on the bike to protect it from dust. Do not have anyone start and idle the bike while you are gone. Idling the bike does not warm up the entire engine/transmission and driveline.
Is it bad to let a fuel injected bike sit?
Fuel stabilizer is usually good for some months, maybe a year. And stabilizer does not stop fuel evaporation. As fuel evaporates, it thickens and becomes gummy. Gummed up carburetor bikes are bad, gummed up FI systems are worse… I’ve had to replace everything in FI bike tanks from sitting: pump/filter/hoses/level sensor. Click to expand…
How to clean out a gas tank that has been sitting for 10 +?
How to clean out a gas tank that has been sitting for 10+… Q: How to clean out a gas tank that has been sitting for 10+ years. I have a 1985 Scottsdale that I am fixing up that has sat for 10 years or more. I have dropped the gas tanks, and really need to know what to use to clean them out good. My car has an automatic transmission.
Can a gas tank go bad on a restored motorcycle?
Here are some carbs that are gunked up on an XS850 I restored. Yes, it is very possible for the gas in your tank to go bad. If it is not in an air tight container, the exposure to oxygen destabilizes the gasoline, causing it to become a sticky, gel-like substance. You’ll also notice a foul smell.
What should I do if my bike has been sitting?
Inspect the chain, lube it well. The carbs will be dirty at least, and depending on if the bike was properly stored they probably need to come off for a good cleaning. If there was any gas left in the fuel tank it has turned to varnish, so the tank will need to be flushed.
How big is the gas tank on a bicycle?
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How big is the gas tank on a sthus bicycle?
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Do you need to empty the gas tank on a motorcycle?
If you are storing your motorcycle for a longer period of time such as several years, it is best that you completely empty the gas tank and fuel system altogether. Though this does run the risk of condensation build up inside the gas tank, your risk is higher with keeping old gas in there and letting it sit.
When to stop using stabilized gas in a motorcycle?
You should not use stabilized gas older than 6-12 months because the inevitable chemical reactions gas has will eventually still take place by then. If you are storing your motorcycle for a longer period of time such as several years, it is best that you completely empty the gas tank and fuel system altogether.