opinions please

[rdmcguy]

I am prepping some of my herd for winter storage and was wondering what the consensus was as to it being a better idea to run the bikes out of gas or to put stabil in ?

[cajun31]

Both

is what I do. I put the Stabil in the fuel tank and then close off the petcocks and run the gas out. I also drain the bowls for extended storage periods.

[Radioguylogs]

My tanks have been rusty before and now I have them all squeaky clean.

I want them full of gas.

I used to use Stabil, but now I don't feel Stabil is necessary because modern gas has enough preservatives that I don't have problems storing it...even for a year.

I do drain the float bowls.

[IanDMacDonald]

I use Startron. Not a fan of StaBil anymore.

[motoman]

I am prepping some of my herd for winter storage and was wondering what the consensus was as to it being a better idea to run the bikes out of gas or to put stabil in ?

Hi Joe,
You know the story what happened to the Bentley's carbs when I put it on 'ignore' acouple yrs. ago. Didn't want the same results with the STeed, so I opted to use Star*Tron enxyme fuel treatment. IMO and many others, it is a better product than even the new Stabil. Can be gotten at any of the local bike shops. I keep it in both bikes throughout the winter as I do ride them occassionally.


As for perservatives in the fuel...... that bout has to be the best urban myth I've heard in some time.

[BA80]

Move someplace warmer so it doesn't sit for extended periods of time.

[rdmcguy]

Thanks guys

Thanks guys...
Ba 80...not a bad idea...however once you become established and find a place you like .....Here in Colorado we do have a lot of warm winter days not enough to keep fifteen bikes ready at all times though !!!!

[BA80]

Why in the world do you have 15 bikes??

There are dealerships that don't have that many.

[donebysunday]

I am prepping some of my herd for winter storage and was wondering what the consensus was as to it being a better idea to run the bikes out of gas or to put stabil in ?

Don't like running them dry leaves lots of empty but somewhat sealed area for condensation, better to top them off with non-ethanol mixed with Startron, Sea Foam etc. but mix it per directions more is not better. Every month or so go out and turn the valves to prime to keep the floats floating the needle valves working and the bowls full. If you do have warm days and ride, ride for at least 10 mi. and refill.
Gonna be a pain with all those bikes.
If you have a heated garage, climate control and don't bring snow in with the cars to melt.
Never mind

[XJOK2PLAY]

Here in Colorado we do have a lot of warm winter days not enough to keep fifteen bikes ready at all times though !!!!

Holy Crap, Joe!
What happened? Did El Torro break out of the corral one night and party with all the good lookin heiffers?

Sounds like you'd better keep a closer eye on him!

Last I knew you only had two? Course, I guess that's all that it takes to tango, right?

[IanDMacDonald]

Why in the world do you have 15 bikes??

There are dealerships that don't have that many.

You don't wanna know what my stable consists of . . .

[jetmechmarty]

I ride year round, but if I had to put it to sleep, I'd drain the tank and spray the inside with fogging oil.

[rdmcguy]

I miscounted

Thanks again for the input...
I don't know how to do the quote thing so..
xjok2play great response!I had planned to make up some of my other bikes with paper mache cow skulls to look like El Toros wife and offspring for a future set of videos I plan to make.
BA 80 I miscounted I have 16 bikes Why you ask? Why not !!!!
The current herd consists of 2 jt1 minis...xr 200...wr 250 yz450...3 rd 350's
2 Maxim 650's (1 midnight) And 6 xs 11's Got my eye on an xj 1100 and a vision 550

[BA80]

Thanks again for the input...
I don't know how to do the quote thing so..
xjok2play great response!I had planned to make up some of my other bikes with paper mache cow skulls to look like El Toros wife and offspring for a future set of videos I plan to make.
BA 80 I miscounted I have 16 bikes Why you ask? Why not !!!!
The current herd consists of 2 jt1 minis...xr 200...wr 250 yz450...3 rd 350's
2 Maxim 650's (1 midnight) And 6 xs 11's Got my eye on an xj 1100 and a vision 550

I'm thinkin' if your going to have that kind of herd you shoulda thunk ahead a bit about hibernating them. Just sayin'

[vedgar]

Six to put asleep for a while

Top off the gas, add the correct amount of seafoam. Charge the battery, inflate the tires run for a few minutes to get the mixture to the carbs and then cover them up. All get the same treatment except the Yamaha HS1, it goes in the lower level (basement). Pic to follow