beansbaxter
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posted October 13, 2002 07:03 PM
really long-term storage?
Alright, I know the topic of storing the 12 over winter time has been covered, but I am concerned about what precautions should I do about even longer term storage.
There is a chance when my bike goes into storage this winter, that I wont be able to ride it at all next riding season, meaning it wont be until summer of 2004 before I can take it out. Depending on if I get back next year before the riding season completely leaves us.
But still, putting the 12 on stands, and stabilizer in the gas, covering it up in a storage unit, anything else I should do? Any long-term damage to worry about to have a bike sit that long? Is it worth my time to take it to the dealer and have it drained of all fluids, making it as dry as possible?
Please advise.
   
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ZHooligan
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posted October 13, 2002 07:44 PM
Leave the fluids in it. Air is the enemy! Luckily you are in Spokane and the air is pretty dry. Should not be a big deal. lube the chain, change the fluids, I would wipe a little light oil or grease on the fork tubes. Cover it and you should be good to go. Don't waste your money on new tires until you take it out. For that long I would take the battery out less chance of corrosion.
If there is anything that I would be concerned about it would be the cooling system. I'd flush the coolant and put fresh coolant with the 50/50 water and antifreeze mix. Make absolute certain that distilled water is used and not tap water. Not bottled drinking water, but distilled water. The minerals in the water is bad for the aluminum. You already touched on the fuel issues.
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posted October 14, 2002 12:02 AM
u'll wanna put fresh oil in if it's been used much. i understand that oil becomes more acidic (or something) as it gets used, so it can potentially do damage if sitting there too long. but i suspect it's only an issue if the oil has really been abused. just my opinion.
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posted October 14, 2002 04:59 PM
 Edited By: ZHooligan on 14 Oct 2002 17:59
Your corect Freek. You should put fresh oil in the bike.
Another suggestion would be to make sure you have real good tires on it, make sure your insurance is paid up and give me the key to the bike and your storage!!!
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Wildman
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posted October 14, 2002 07:29 PM
For really long term storage, Fogging oil might be a good idea.
The hard part will be finding a way to get it into the cylinders, but it's doable.
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posted October 14, 2002 07:33 PM
The Hooters Team removes the race gas from the tank, then they put a small amount 2 stroke fuel (synthetic 2 stroke oil) in the tank, starts and runs the bike for a couple of minutes, then they top the tank of with gas. I'm not certain if it works but it is easier then trying to access the spark plug holes!!!
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beansbaxter
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posted October 14, 2002 10:33 PM
quote:
Another suggestion would be to make sure you have real good tires on it, make sure your insurance is paid up and give me the key to the bike and your storage!!!
Hmmm...somehow I feel like your trying to pull the wool blanket over my eyes.
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