Storing a Brand New Motorcycle ?
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1) Battery Tender
2) Fuel Stabilizer with a full tank of gas
Done.
If your oil is at the proper level, stop worrying about it.
No need to lift off the ground with modern tires. But if you're paranoid, roll it around once a month.
I also like to start it up once a month to run new fuel through. When the rpm's level off, shut her down.
Congrats on the new bike!
2) Fuel Stabilizer with a full tank of gas
Done.
If your oil is at the proper level, stop worrying about it.
No need to lift off the ground with modern tires. But if you're paranoid, roll it around once a month.
I also like to start it up once a month to run new fuel through. When the rpm's level off, shut her down.
Congrats on the new bike!
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With stabalizer in the system,there is NO reason to run new fuel thru.Starting a stored bike every month during storage is a bad idea in most peoples opinions.
Carry on in the spring as tho you just took delivery."Break in oil" is just a term for the motors first crankcase full.Change it as per your manual.There is nothing special in there.
Jeez you're really on this search thing lol ..
Well that thread really didn't help that much, except for the last reply, and even that seems a little far fethced, there would be no way i'm putting on 1000KM lol, and i can't see myself or anyone taking apart the bike so soon to remove a spark plug and all that stuff, so i'll do the regular ..
FUel stabilizer, run it for 5 mins or so, battery tender, cover and say goodnight until the spring time
Thank you though for finding the thread.
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Jeez you're really on this search thing lol ..
Well that thread really didn't help that much, except for the last reply, and even that seems a little far fethced, there would be no way i'm putting on 1000KM lol, and i can't see myself or anyone taking apart the bike so soon to remove a spark plug and all that stuff, so i'll do the regular ..
FUel stabilizer, run it for 5 mins or so, battery tender, cover and say goodnight until the spring time
Thank you though for finding the thread.
I think people learn a lot more if they do the thinking themselves rather than having someone else do it for them.
But since you don't seem to understand that, here is your answer:
leave the oil in the bike. it's fine.
Thank you,
Jeez you're really on this search thing lol ..
Well that thread really didn't help that much, except for the last reply, and even that seems a little far fethced, there would be no way i'm putting on 1000KM lol, and i can't see myself or anyone taking apart the bike so soon to remove a spark plug and all that stuff, so i'll do the regular ..
FUel stabilizer, run it for 5 mins or so, battery tender, cover and say goodnight until the spring time
Thank you though for finding the thread.
Don't worry, I ignored that last post too
I ended up doing an oil change, but that's because the weather turned out alright and I put a lot more mileage on. Since you're storing the bike new (and I presume unused), there's probably no point changing the oil.
For certain things, the owner's manual is a helpful guide rather than a "must do". My owner's manual says the oil change interval is every 12,000 kms. Guess I'm a moron for changing it sooner. It also suggests to take some air out of the tires for winter storage while tire manufacturers themselves recommend putting more air in. I've also never emptied the tank like the manual suggests but rather kept it filled to the top and mixed with stabilizer. In the end, personal experience will dictate. What works for you, doesn't necessarily mean it will work for others.
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First i'll start with I'm not a moron or an idiot .. 2 .. I don't have the bike yet, therefore, i don't have the owners manual on hand, i'm just seeking help, thats all, all i've ever owned were used bikes, this is my first brand new bike ... and my first owners manual to go along with the bike.
I guess it was a mistake to ask for a little bit of help.
I guess it was a mistake to ask for a little bit of help.
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Rkt14.I cleaned up the useless posts from the usual riff raff.You could have found an answer by using the search or just browsing the "technical" forum.But you are new to the sport and to gtam.No biggie.
To the "riff raff".If you can't add anything constructive to a post like this,then move on to the next bit of entertainment of your choice.Some of the replies should have resulted in infractions for insults.But some of you are getting very good at insinuated insults.It's been noted.
To the "riff raff".If you can't add anything constructive to a post like this,then move on to the next bit of entertainment of your choice.Some of the replies should have resulted in infractions for insults.But some of you are getting very good at insinuated insults.It's been noted.
