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Offline Relik

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winter storage inquiry
« on: November 08, 2015, 11:45:11 AM »
Just wondering if anyone can tell me the best way to store a 75 honda cb 550 f supersport forbthe winter?? In a unheated garage. I drained the float bowls but. Anything with the tank..empty or full?
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Offline 700504

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Re: winter storage inquiry
« Reply #1 on: November 08, 2015, 12:50:29 PM »
Full and use a bottle of Sta-BIl.
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Re: winter storage inquiry
« Reply #2 on: November 08, 2015, 03:35:32 PM »
Quote from: 700504 on November 08, 2015, 12:50:29 PM
Full and use a bottle of Sta-BIl.

Not a whole bottle....if you're talking about the 10-12 oz bottle.....just as recommended on the instructions.

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Re: winter storage inquiry
« Reply #3 on: November 09, 2015, 09:48:04 AM »
Quote from: Swoop on November 08, 2015, 03:35:32 PM
Quote from: 700504 on November 08, 2015, 12:50:29 PM
Full and use a bottle of Sta-BIl.

Not a whole bottle....if you're talking about the 10-12 oz bottle.....just as recommended on the instructions.

Steve

Yes, didn't intend to say whole bottle, follow instructions.
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Re: winter storage inquiry
« Reply #4 on: November 10, 2015, 03:53:00 PM »
I prefer to fill with Shell 91 (supposed to be non ethanol) Add some Yamaha Fuel-Med RX (conditioner & stabilizer) Run the bike so the fresh fuel & conditioner runs through the carbs. Then drain the carbs. Remove the battery & store somewhere above freezing.
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Re: winter storage inquiry
« Reply #5 on: December 25, 2015, 07:27:13 PM »
You could ship it down to my place in California any time of the year. Problem solved!! ;D
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Re: winter storage inquiry
« Reply #6 on: December 26, 2015, 08:14:19 AM »
I would change the oil. Put a battery tender type charger on the battery. If it's a lead acid type check the acid level and add distilled water if necessary. Cliff.
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Re: winter storage inquiry
« Reply #7 on: December 26, 2015, 01:44:23 PM »
 ..better to take the battery off the bike.
.vash and klean it..and keep it from strong heat/Cold.
.give it one load in 3-4 auers..once in mittel of Winter..(..thek it..if it need more load)...and let it sleep vinter over
.. tender loading is overkill.. you car can live vitaut ,,,so can your bike...
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Re: winter storage inquiry
« Reply #8 on: December 26, 2015, 01:49:32 PM »
Quote from: strynboen on December 26, 2015, 01:44:23 PM
..better to take the battery off the bike.
.vash and klean it..and keep it from strong heat/Cold.
.give it one load in 3-4 auers..once in mittel of Winter..(..thek it..if it need more load)...and let it sleep vinter over
.. tender loading is overkill.. you car can live vitaut ,,,so can your bike...
This is good info.....don't leave the battery out in the cold.
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Re: winter storage inquiry
« Reply #9 on: December 26, 2015, 02:21:07 PM »
How long is winter? 3 months?
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Re: winter storage inquiry
« Reply #10 on: December 29, 2015, 02:15:21 PM »
ve got almost 4 month in Scandinavia..insurence ends in mid november..and starts mid marts..for veteran mc
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