Unfortunately, it's getting close to the time when I'll be putting my bike away for the winter. It will be stored in a climate controlled place - my question is after I fill my tank should I add stable to the fuel?

I know some people do and some don't - what's the best course of action? This is my first time storing a bike for the winter so I have no personal experience to draw from.

 

Fill the tank and put the battery on a tender and leave it alone. BTW thanks for making me depressed !

Mike

 

Dude I'm not that far from you and its 102F right now. 88F in Cleveland at the moment.

How is it getting close to winter storage for you????

To answer your question:

1) Top off the tank and use Stabil or Seafoam to preserve the gas.

2) Change the oil just before you put it away.

3) Air up the tires nice and high (A few pounds above recommended pressure).

4) Lube cables.

5) Put the bike up on a jack so the tires are up off the ground (or roll the bike to a new spot on the tires every month while stored).

6) Either remove the battery, or put the bike on a battery tender.

 

I cant believe we are talking about this already. Why in the hell do we live in these areas? It will be 100+ in Kansas City today and 75 on Sunday. WTF am I doing here. I guess I'd rather dodge a tornado than an earth quake or Hurricane. But damn, Arizona is looking pretty good. The older I get the more I hate winter. Definitely Stabil in the tank and fill it up. Battery on a tender and you are good to go.

 

Dont you have the fall riding season in Cleveland?

You could still have 8 weeks easy of riding with no bugs and humidity.

 

Yeah this thread has now depressed me. I know we still have some time, but not much.

 

To answer your question, Yes, I would and it is highly recommended to add fuel stabilizer. Most gasoline is 10% ethanol based. It rapidly absorbs moisture. I use the marine grade Stabil fuel stabilizer. It never hurts to add a stabilzer even if your bike is only sitting in some areas for a very short 3 month winter. We definately have to here in Northern Vermont with our 6 month long winters.

 

Move to Calif. & don't worry about it! Ride 365 1/2 days a year. WTF

 

change to snow tires and keep riding !

 

Winter storage? Lol, I remember those days, when I was young and lived up north my winter storage was only when there was ice on the road, I actually used to ride during the winter with a snow mobile suit, but yes, definetly use some kind of fuel stabilizer, and take care of the battery and tires.