Time to drain gas from the tanks and carbs.
- Thread starter f4radar
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Also time to get any aerosol cans out of the barn/shed that may get the snot kicked out of them with sub zero temps.
Some cans don't care, like starting fluid. Others like chain lube lose all their pressure from o-rings shrinking.
When in doubt bring them into your basement.
Found out the hard way on that
Biggest thing with fuel is to start with non ethanol gas and then hit with Sta-Bil or Marvels Mystery Oil, or my fav, Star Tron in the blue bottle.
Ever notice 2 stroke machines don't give a shit how long they sit?
It's because the oil sits on top of the fuel and prevents any oxygen from getting water involved. Also why the gas tanks look good on 2 stroke bikes vs 4 cycle.
Some cans don't care, like starting fluid. Others like chain lube lose all their pressure from o-rings shrinking.
When in doubt bring them into your basement.
Found out the hard way on that
Biggest thing with fuel is to start with non ethanol gas and then hit with Sta-Bil or Marvels Mystery Oil, or my fav, Star Tron in the blue bottle.
Ever notice 2 stroke machines don't give a shit how long they sit?
It's because the oil sits on top of the fuel and prevents any oxygen from getting water involved. Also why the gas tanks look good on 2 stroke bikes vs 4 cycle.
I don't drain or add anything because I used engineered fuel that can be left in tank for up to 2 years. This is the 4 cycle fuel sold at lowes or home depot. It's expensive around $20 gallon but I don't ride my bikes much so a gallon will last a season or more. Make sure to look at serial # on can which has the date code.
I use a different logic than some folks. I fill fuel tanks fully during winter storage. Air displaces fuel in tank when empty. Temperature changes cause moisture in trapped tank air to sweat and form water droplets on tank surfaces. Water drops from tank surfaces to bottom of tank. Bad news . Keep tank full and there is no place for air. No air space means no moisture from air to condense in tank and rust fuel system or contaminate fuel . I only use non ethanol fuel and add stabilizer. I also add 1oz of maxima 927castor per 5 gallons of fuel as upper cylinder lube and just cause it smells good.
I have cutoff valves on every fuel line. I always use a stabilizer in my fuel cans. If I plan to store a piece of equipment, I fill the tank, shut off the valve and remove the bowl, dump the fuel and replace it.
What stabilizers do you folks use? I saw a video on Project Farm (you tube) that showed some are no good. I use Sea Foam all year long in my 4 stroke equipment and Amsoil 100:1, mixed at 50:1 in my toys.
What stabilizers do you folks use? I saw a video on Project Farm (you tube) that showed some are no good. I use Sea Foam all year long in my 4 stroke equipment and Amsoil 100:1, mixed at 50:1 in my toys.
I run 100% gasoline. Never had a problem (knock on wood) with leaving some in the tank or carb.
True, but too big and sort of overkill. I suppose they could be fabricated from 2x4s--on that note, someone on YT made some stands from 2x4s in a log cabin pattern, about 10" x 10" or something. Only have to lift the minibike a few inches since the clearance between the frame and the floor is miniscule.
True, but too big and sort of overkill. I suppose they could be fabricated from 2x4s--on that note, someone on YT made some stands from 2x4s in a log cabin pattern, about 10" x 10" or something. Only have to lift the minibike a few inches since the clearance between the frame and the floor is miniscule.
I guess it’s a case by case/preference thing.
My case is, multiple riders put up for the winter, in an open flame heated building.
I store what little fuel is left, in my unheated, garden shed.
Motorcycles & Minibikes with venting fuel tanks do not share the same space with me & the kerosene heaters.
The steel tanks aren’t going to rust away, by fall.
I run QD’s on my fuel lines, to make draining easy, as they ride in the van with me, during the warmer months, as well.
My case is, multiple riders put up for the winter, in an open flame heated building.
I store what little fuel is left, in my unheated, garden shed.
Motorcycles & Minibikes with venting fuel tanks do not share the same space with me & the kerosene heaters.
The steel tanks aren’t going to rust away, by fall.
I run QD’s on my fuel lines, to make draining easy, as they ride in the van with me, during the warmer months, as well.