That makes sense. Only reason not to is if a track day comes up in the winter time but I doubt that. Im just gonna start early next season. WHo knows? Thanks for the idea. I have the R1 for street riding and I still ride it all the time so that sounds like a good idea.
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Bryce, any danger of the cooling system rusting or anything like that if you leave it drained for long periods of time?
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Good call. I would think if U had it drained and dry then no.....but if U dont.....Eeeeek!
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If the bike is not going to be exposed to freezing temps. I would just leave it alone. Also, if it is going to sit for awhile add stabilizer to the fuel. If it is a carburated bike start the bike so the stabilized fuel gets into the float bowls. Or you can just drain the bowls and tank. You dont want to have to clean the carbs next season.
Yep, turn the fuel petcock off and run it til it dies, then crank it for 30 more sec. Empty the tank into your car.Originally Posted by metropowersports
Or just ride it over the wintertime, heck it's chilly but the weather here ain't that bad.Even when I can't ride, I always run it every week when it's cold out for about 20 minutes in the garage. This keeps fluids moving, burns off condensation, and lets me annoy my neighbors.
Well it will be in the garage and its attached. Im not sure it gets to cold in there. My windows never freeze or anything......... Its an 03R6 so its FI but I will run the gas out or remove it anyway. Old gas = bad news.
Will it be fine in the garage?
Thanks everyone. I appreciate your suggestions.
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I doubt it will get to freezing in your garage.
Well it will be in the garage and its attached. Im not sure it gets to cold in there. My windows never freeze or anything......... Its an 03R6 so its FI but I will run the gas out or remove it anyway. Old gas = bad news.
Will it be fine in the garage?
Thanks everyone. I appreciate your suggestions.
Since it is fuel injected. I would add stabilizer to the fuel and run it through. If you can, run it from time to time. That will never hurt it. If you add more gas add more stabilizer. It is best to keep the tank full. An empty tank will rust. Colorado or not, RUST HAPPENS.
Thanks for the tip. What is a good fuel additive to use for that?
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It is called "Sta-bil". It can be found at any automotive parts store. You wont need to buy the biggest bottle. I think 1 ounce treats 2-1/2 gallons of fuel. I have some here at the shop also. Though I only have the big bottles, I use it to winterize jet skis.
Thanks. THen when riding time comes again I just fill it up as normal and ride. No other maint needed?
Ill get some today. Thanks.
BTW? Is this Sean from Metro? or do U all share the sign on?
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Just run that tank through like any other as you ride, then just fill up at the pump like normal.
Doh!!
Yeah I saw the crash on Sun. U mentioned U felt like U were going to puke...... everything ok now?
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Healing.
I learned a lesson. As good as Go-Fast are any other time of the day. It is not a good idea having one after crashing. Really upsets the body.
Also with the Sta-bil. When ride time comes just fill and go. No need to drain anything.
Shoulder is better.Sean is a bitch.
How's your shoulder buddy?
Easy with the name calling. Or I'll have to retaliate and I dont want to hurt anyones feelings. You panzy sack licker.
Doubt that will hurt his feelings ... I mean, he IS a panzy sack licker, that's just reality...You panzy sack licker.
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Thanks for the tip.
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So calling him a hetero male will hurt more?Doubt that will hurt his feelings ... I mean, he IS a panzy sack licker, that's just reality...You panzy sack licker.
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