How long can you store motorcycle tires?
Motorcycle tires are covered for the life of the tire, 4 years from the manufacturer Date Code or until the tread depth reaches 1/32″.
When does unstabilized gas in a motorcycle go bad?
Unstabilized gas in a motorcycle can start going bad in about 30 days. The exposure to oxygen eventually changes the chemistry of gas which can lead to gum and varnish deposits. Gas should not be used if it has been sitting for longer than 6 months.
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.
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…
What happens if you let your motorcycle sit for too long?
When gasoline becomes like this, it is completely unusable and you will not be able to start your motorcycle. If you plan on letting your motorcycle sit for an extended period of time be sure to either drain all the fuel or add a fuel stabilizer.
Unstabilized gas in a motorcycle can start going bad in about 30 days. The exposure to oxygen eventually changes the chemistry of gas which can lead to gum and varnish deposits. Gas should not be used if it has been sitting for longer than 6 months.
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…
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.
When gasoline becomes like this, it is completely unusable and you will not be able to start your motorcycle. If you plan on letting your motorcycle sit for an extended period of time be sure to either drain all the fuel or add a fuel stabilizer.