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Old 09-28-2009, 12:34 PM
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What do I have to do to store my motocycle for the winter? I am bringing it to my parents garage in the cold and was wondering how do I properly store it?
 
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Old 09-28-2009, 01:08 PM
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Fuel stabilizer.
Battery on a tender.
plug intake and exhaust so rodents don't decide to live in it.
put it on stands (not strictly necessary).
 
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thanks alot. what is th ebest tupe of fuel stabilizer?
 
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Old 09-28-2009, 06:30 PM
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I would put some SeaFoam stabilizer in it, and go out and drive it 15 or 20 miles. I wouldnt bother with the intake/exhaust thing but it isn't a bad idea. You can use a battery tender or just take it out and charge it every once in a while. Winters aren't as long as people make them sound.
 
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Check out this thread. It should answer most of your questions:
https://cbrforum.com/forum/f4i-main-forum-11/winterizing-f4i-100969/
 
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Yeah, search. That helps. But what they said.
 
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Old 09-29-2009, 09:56 AM
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Sta-bil FTW... Get you some of that!

http://www.google.com/products?hl=en...ed=0CCgQrQQwAw


Or most auto shops have it on the shelf
 
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Old 09-29-2009, 05:37 PM
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I've used Sta-bil many of times with good results.

Typically I use Sta-bil in my boat during the winter because it is cheaper than SeaFoam, and when I am trying to stabilize 150-200 gallons it saves a decent amount of money.

Also used it in Mowers, Cars, Etc.....
 
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I have been using sta-bil for about 5 or 6 years in my del sol. Even once it was turbo'd, and it pops off every time in the spring without skipping a beat. This is such a sad time of year. all the toys must get put away.
 
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Originally Posted by Uniqsol
I have been using sta-bil for about 5 or 6 years in my del sol. Even once it was turbo'd, and it pops off every time in the spring without skipping a beat. This is such a sad time of year. all the toys must get put away.


Very sad time of year. i hate putting the bike away! I need to move somewhere with no winter!!
 


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