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« on: November 10, 2010, 08:01:32 PM » |
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considering going overseas again. Would be unable to take the fat lady with me so...
Any hints, suggestions, guides for storage up to a year?
I guess I would be able to make it back at least every 12 months or so.
I guess this would be an akin to a extended winterizing theme....
thanx
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R J
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« Reply #1 on: November 10, 2010, 08:50:32 PM » |
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Change the oil, filter.
Add some kind of stabilizer to the gas and make sure the tank is full
IMHO, anything over 9 months, drain the carbs, otherwise leave them full.
Put it on a lift to get the weight off the tires.
When ya get back, change the oil again and go for it.
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« Reply #2 on: November 12, 2010, 04:08:21 PM » |
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What is the rationale behind changing the oil, letting the bike sit, not being run, then changing the oil again before returning it to service? The oil has not been "used", so why change it? Not trying to be a smart a$$, this is a serious question. Stan
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« Reply #3 on: November 12, 2010, 04:25:14 PM » |
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I would like to add to your question. Why put oil in the engine and dump it after storage ? Are any parts submerged in oil ? Wouldn't the oil film protect the lower parts as well as the upper parts of the engine ?
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« Reply #4 on: November 12, 2010, 05:01:23 PM » |
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I'm thinking acid build-up in the oil. Either that, or water.....but our oils arn't hydroscopic (or whatever the correct term is)....at least I don't think they are.
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« Reply #5 on: November 12, 2010, 05:06:57 PM » |
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I have a better solution. Just bring the bike to St. Louis and I will keep your bike in my garage. I will keep it running and serviced. And I promise not to put too many miles on it.  |
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« Reply #6 on: November 13, 2010, 05:23:38 AM » |
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What RJ said ....  As far as the oil change I'd do the same just for peace of mind for that long of time. After a years time you never know what's leached into the oil (condensation, anti-freeze, acid, gas, etc.) |
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« Reply #7 on: November 14, 2010, 09:19:56 AM » |
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If you want to change the new oil when you get back, just use cheap oil and use it in your mower when you return. Put the good stuff in when you get back. I probly wouldn't worry about it, but that's just me. Hoser
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« Reply #8 on: November 14, 2010, 04:32:08 PM » |
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Oil ages and looses some of its capability over time just setting in the engine. It has mostly to do with the additive package in the oil. Most oil manufactures recommend a 6 month or 1 year maximum crankcase set time of there oils, whether used or not.
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« Reply #9 on: November 14, 2010, 09:14:53 PM » |
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I have a better solution. Just bring the bike to St. Louis and I will keep your bike in my garage. I will keep it running and serviced. And I promise not to put too many miles on it. Hmmmmmm, nope. I figgured on changing fluids/oil/battery/maybe tires when I get back. But I will probably will have to cough up storage lot fees for the scooter/truck/travel trailer/bike trailer/household goods/etc... as my company is pretty cheap.  Might have to drag everything to Huntsville AL as that is where my company is based from. But this is a "contingent" position I am up for. So who knows. Thanks for the suggestions |
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« Reply #10 on: November 15, 2010, 11:36:35 AM » |
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Piper - in all seriousness, you probably could find a VRCC member with some extra garage space that would be willing to store it for you for either free or a fraction of what a storage unit would cost. And (again, all jokes aside) would not ride it unless you specifically asked them to.
I was thinking that if I were in your shoes, I would want somebody I trust to keep an eye on it for me as well as probably crank it up and put 10 or 15 miles on it every so often. But, to each their own.
Best of luck in finding the right solution for you.
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« Reply #11 on: November 15, 2010, 07:48:07 PM » |
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All the oil will be in the bottom of the pan. put some sea foam or wd in the cylinders. I'd leave the tank empty it won't rust it's treated inside. At least you wont have a load of crappy gas even if stabilized to come back too. My outboards have sat for over a year and fire right up no problem.
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