Having just undergone shoulder surgery, I'm under orders not to use the thing for up to 12 weeks. That's three moths. So I'm wondering, since Hootie is going to be squatting in the driveway, not being ridden, should I drain the gas? I think it's got about 3/4 of a tank full. I don't want to wind up with some cruddy old gummy stuff in there when I finally AM ready to take it out again! And, I should probably start it up, what? A couple times a week? -- -- Spidergraham Chaplain, ARSCC "Comparing Scientology to a motorcycle gang is a gross, unpardonable insult to bikers everywhere. Even at our worst, we are never as bad as Scientology." -ex-member, Thunderclouds motorcycle "club"
Add Stabil to the gas tank. You'll be fine. One summer I blithely left one of my bikes parked in Bruce's yard in Phoenix. Came back in the fall and the carburetors were all gummed up. Cost a mint to get it fixed. Next summer I did the same thing only put Stabil in the tank. Started up nice as you please after sleeping through a Phoenix summer. Rich, Urban Biker
I don't know what they did. I guess I'll find out when the bandages come off tomorrow. It was. YOu know that saying about picking your friends and picking your nose? Picking my nose is like somebody else doing it now. Plus, I have to use the mouse lefthanded, which pretty much sucks. Alien hand syndrome... -- -- Spidergraham Chaplain, ARSCC "Comparing Scientology to a motorcycle gang is a gross, unpardonable insult to bikers everywhere. Even at our worst, we are never as bad as Scientology." -ex-member, Thunderclouds motorcycle "club"
thanks, wil do. -- -- Spidergraham Chaplain, ARSCC "Comparing Scientology to a motorcycle gang is a gross, unpardonable insult to bikers everywhere. Even at our worst, we are never as bad as Scientology." -ex-member, Thunderclouds motorcycle "club"
Yagh! Bummer. Rather than drain it, top it off. Maybe add a drop of detergent, if you like. However often your morale seems to require. Or plan on having to possibly recharge the battery when you're ready to ride again. Al Moore DoD 734
He's thinking of "Detergent gasolines", I think. But Chevron doesn't put Tide in their premium unleaded.
lol! How funny! -- -- Spidergraham Chaplain, ARSCC "Comparing Scientology to a motorcycle gang is a gross, unpardonable insult to bikers everywhere. Even at our worst, we are never as bad as Scientology." -ex-member, Thunderclouds motorcycle "club"
I don't think you should start it up unless it's going to be ridden. Unless you get it up to operating temerature, I think you should just leave it. You might put a cover over it. I'm guessing that in San Diego it'll be in fairly dry non-humid conditions. If it were me, I'd put some Stabil in the tank, then when I was ready to ride again, maybe dump the old gas in my car and refill the bike. I would definitely not start it unless I had somebody to ride it. I'd probably trickle charge the battery a few times too. Hope the shoulder's doing better soon.
Keeps the water in solution, rather than letting it settle to the bottom of the tank to gunk things up. As Timberwoof points out, the use of a product for the purpose is recommended. Pink Lotion Duz duzn't do it -- however much it stabilized the first generation edible lasers. Al Moore DoD 734
Heh...my shoulder looks like a Chupacabra has been gnawing on it. But it's already doing better. Either that, or the Vicodin is working... -- -- Spidergraham Chaplain, ARSCC "Comparing Scientology to a motorcycle gang is a gross, unpardonable insult to bikers everywhere. Even at our worst, we are never as bad as Scientology." -ex-member, Thunderclouds motorcycle "club"
Glad you're feeling a little better. The other thing I forgot to suggest was an oil change when you're ready to put the bike back on the road.
That's the first thing I'll do, as soon as I get the green light to take it on the road again. Thanks! -- -- Spidergraham Chaplain, ARSCC "Comparing Scientology to a motorcycle gang is a gross, unpardonable insult to bikers everywhere. Even at our worst, we are never as bad as Scientology." -ex-member, Thunderclouds motorcycle "club"
