# The putting your bike away thread. \*Updated for Mordak\* **URL:** \ **Category:** NYSpeed Automotive\ **Created:** [November 4, 2009, 9:07am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/the-putting-your-bike-away-thread-updated-for-mordak/75701 "2009-11-04T09:07:46Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 20\ **Page:** 3
**Author:** ![livin4hockey](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/l/d2c977/32.png) [@livin4hockey](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/livin4hockey)\ **Post date:** [November 4, 2009, 5:33pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/the-putting-your-bike-away-thread-updated-for-mordak/75701/41 "2009-11-04T17:33:10Z")
Stabil FTW! Last year I put some in, put the battery on the trickle charger, and that was that. No stands, left the oil change til Spring time, and just started it up a few times over the winter. Would have done more to look after it had I not been away at school. ---
**Author:** ![Willybeen](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/willybeen/32/7351_2.png) [@Willybeen](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Willybeen)\ **Post date:** [November 4, 2009, 5:34pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/the-putting-your-bike-away-thread-updated-for-mordak/75701/42 "2009-11-04T17:34:43Z")
put stabil in, THEN add fuel… edit the first post. ---
**Author:** ![9ONA3OOZX](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/9ona3oozx/32/7242_2.png) [@9ONA3OOZX](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/9ONA3OOZX)\ **Post date:** [November 4, 2009, 5:37pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/the-putting-your-bike-away-thread-updated-for-mordak/75701/43 "2009-11-04T17:37:33Z")
> [@Spam16v](#): > > shelf life of this ethanol crap fuel is nearing the short span of about 2 or 3 weeks. the alcohol is separating and hurting a lot of small 2 stroke lawn equipment like chainsaws and weed eaters which are more sensitive b/c the oil won’t mix with the alcohol. if your bike is fuel injected, you’re better off but if you have carbs one of these days you’re going to get bit and it’ll clog something. usually it’s the pilot circuit, and it will only run with the choke on. Good to know…but those little bottles of that Stabil stuff at Advance Auto says “1 container per 15 or 20 gallons.” So what should i do for a 3.5 gallon tank…just a tablespoon full? lol. And my dad’s bike is a 2000 with 50K+ miles on it, and never once any issue… ---
**Author:** ![livin4hockey](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/l/d2c977/32.png) [@livin4hockey](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/livin4hockey)\ **Post date:** [November 4, 2009, 5:44pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/the-putting-your-bike-away-thread-updated-for-mordak/75701/44 "2009-11-04T17:44:35Z")
> [@9ONA3OOZX](#): > > Good to know…but those little bottles of that Stabil stuff at Advance Auto says “1 container per 15 or 20 gallons.” So what should i do for a 3.5 gallon tank…just a tablespoon full? lol. > > And my dad’s bike is a 2000 with 50K+ miles on it, and never once any issue… I just put the whole can in, served me well! ---
**Author:** ![zwarbyt](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/zwarbyt/32/7623_2.png) [@zwarbyt](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/zwarbyt)\ **Post date:** [November 4, 2009, 5:53pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/the-putting-your-bike-away-thread-updated-for-mordak/75701/45 "2009-11-04T17:53:09Z")
fucking fags, riding 200 miles this weekend down to the southerntier ---
**Author:** ![PureXTC](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/purextc/32/5223_2.png) [@PureXTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/PureXTC)\ **Post date:** [November 4, 2009, 7:57pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/the-putting-your-bike-away-thread-updated-for-mordak/75701/46 "2009-11-04T19:57:46Z")
> [@9ONA3OOZX](#): > > Good to know…but those little bottles of that Stabil stuff at Advance Auto says “1 container per 15 or 20 gallons.” So what should i do for a 3.5 gallon tank…just a tablespoon full? lol. > > And my dad’s bike is a 2000 with 50K+ miles on it, and never once any issue… There are measurements on the side of the bottle. I think its one ounce per 2.5 gallons. ---
**Author:** ![The\_Russian](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/the_russian/32/7414_2.png) [@The\_Russian](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/The_Russian)\ **Post date:** [November 4, 2009, 10:08pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/the-putting-your-bike-away-thread-updated-for-mordak/75701/47 "2009-11-04T22:08:32Z")
I drained the tank on my bike, ran the carbs dry and put it on its center stand, havent pulled the battery yet. I plan to pull the battery and have it on a tender and cover the bike. I assume running it completely dry isnt bad? its just harder in the spring? Also I have never changed the oil on a bike, but it cant be much harder than on a car. I ride a 1979 Suzuki 750GS-E ---
**Author:** ![ieatpaint](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/ieatpaint/32/7311_2.png) [@ieatpaint](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/ieatpaint)\ **Post date:** [November 5, 2009, 4:05am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/the-putting-your-bike-away-thread-updated-for-mordak/75701/48 "2009-11-05T04:05:32Z")
Should I put gloves on my bar ends to keep them from getting too cold? What about these tire warmers, they’re for winter storage right? Where can I get them locally? Should I put sta-bil in my oil? ---
**Author:** ![Willybeen](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/willybeen/32/7351_2.png) [@Willybeen](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Willybeen)\ **Post date:** [November 5, 2009, 4:28am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/the-putting-your-bike-away-thread-updated-for-mordak/75701/49 "2009-11-05T04:28:28Z")
Yes, all of the above. You are on a roll, how did the OP forget all those… seem like common sense to me ---
**Author:** ![PureXTC](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/purextc/32/5223_2.png) [@PureXTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/PureXTC)\ **Post date:** [November 5, 2009, 7:15am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/the-putting-your-bike-away-thread-updated-for-mordak/75701/50 "2009-11-05T07:15:41Z")
> [@ieatpaint315](#): > > Should I put gloves on my bar ends to keep them from getting too cold? What about these tire warmers, they’re for winter storage right? Where can I get them locally? Should I put sta-bil in my oil? After all of that be sure to do a full exhaust flush. Start your bike and shove a hose into the exhaust end. Turn hose on full pressure. When your bike stalls that means, that you have done the flush correctly. ---
**Author:** ![Tim](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/tim/32/5211_2.png) [@Tim](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Tim)\ **Post date:** [November 5, 2009, 2:42pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/the-putting-your-bike-away-thread-updated-for-mordak/75701/51 "2009-11-05T14:42:51Z")
I’ve heard you should put a cloth of some sort in your exhaust to prevent moisture being built up in your motor over winter. Agree with everything else, If you don’t have a front stand get a piece of carpet and roll your tire on it. ---
**Author:** ![ScreamingSon](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/screamingson/32/5420_2.png) [@ScreamingSon](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/ScreamingSon)\ **Post date:** [November 5, 2009, 2:50pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/the-putting-your-bike-away-thread-updated-for-mordak/75701/52 "2009-11-05T14:50:57Z")
The cloth trick does help quite a bit. I stuffed the exhaust on my triple pretty well, barely any moisture when I pulled it out this season. I’m buying new tires in the spring anyways. ---
**Author:** ![mordak](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/m/f04885/32.png) [@mordak](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/mordak)\ **Post date:** [November 13, 2009, 6:17am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/the-putting-your-bike-away-thread-updated-for-mordak/75701/53 "2009-11-13T06:17:05Z")
My bike is stored in a 70 degree heated garage…still need the stabil? ---
**Author:** ![Motocrossx23](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/motocrossx23/32/5120_2.png) [@Motocrossx23](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Motocrossx23)\ **Post date:** [November 13, 2009, 6:24am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/the-putting-your-bike-away-thread-updated-for-mordak/75701/54 "2009-11-13T06:24:19Z")
I doubt Phoenix305 will post in this thread, he’ll be riding all winter. ---
**Author:** ![Geoff](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/geoff/32/6104_2.png) [@Geoff](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Geoff)\ **Post date:** [November 13, 2009, 6:29am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/the-putting-your-bike-away-thread-updated-for-mordak/75701/55 "2009-11-13T06:29:33Z")
I’ve been riding to work this week :tup: And yes, modorak, you still need stabil. Your fuel will break down over time regardless of temperature, plus stabil is only a few bucks… why not throw it in there? ---
**Author:** ![Paulo](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/paulo/32/7328_2.png) [@Paulo](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Paulo)\ **Post date:** [November 13, 2009, 6:30am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/the-putting-your-bike-away-thread-updated-for-mordak/75701/56 "2009-11-13T06:30:10Z")
> [@mordak](#): > > My bike is stored in a 70 degree heated garage…still need the stabil? It’s costs like $1.72. Better off just using it anyhow. ---
**Author:** ![mordak](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/m/f04885/32.png) [@mordak](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/mordak)\ **Post date:** [November 13, 2009, 7:18am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/the-putting-your-bike-away-thread-updated-for-mordak/75701/57 "2009-11-13T07:18:31Z")
Thanks, will pick some up this weekend. Probably hold off on oil change until Spring ---
**Author:** ![Fry](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/fry/32/7284_2.png) [@Fry](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Fry)\ **Post date:** [November 13, 2009, 7:48am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/the-putting-your-bike-away-thread-updated-for-mordak/75701/58 "2009-11-13T07:48:50Z")
Fill your tank. Emptying it will prevent gumming up your system with varnished gasoline, but filling it and adding stabil will do the same thing, plus keep oxygen off of the unpainted inside of your metal gas tank. 😉 Unless you squids have plastic tanks now? My bike knowledge pretty much is exclusive to Honda’ss and BMW’s from the 70’s and 80’s. 😛 I always let some air pressure out, put the bike up on the center stand, and rotated the front tire every once in a while. Armor-all’d the sidewalls to. Should help prevent dry-rot, which I believe is the point of letting air out. (So the rubber isn’t all stretched out, then gets cold and hard/brittle and starts cracking.) Shouldn’t really matter if you ride enough to wear out your tires in a couple of seasons or less. I always changed my oil before storing. Why let all the acids in old oil eat at shit all winter? Clean it too so your paint doesn’t get eaten, and so you don’t have to spend the first nice day cleaning rather than FINALLY riding again. 🙂 If you’re going to treat your seat material do it in the fall, not the spring unless you want to wind up sitting on your gas tank at every stop. 😛 Fuck I need a bike again. 😢 ---
**Author:** ![Geoff](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/geoff/32/6104_2.png) [@Geoff](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Geoff)\ **Post date:** [November 13, 2009, 7:50am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/the-putting-your-bike-away-thread-updated-for-mordak/75701/59 "2009-11-13T07:50:39Z")
> [@Fry](#): > > Fuck I need a bike again. 😢 You won’t. ---
**Author:** ![mordak](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/m/f04885/32.png) [@mordak](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/mordak)\ **Post date:** [November 13, 2009, 10:01am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/the-putting-your-bike-away-thread-updated-for-mordak/75701/60 "2009-11-13T10:01:13Z")
Fry, what if your bike has no center stand…and only a rear stand like mine? Can I just move the bike around the garage once/week to keep the front tire in good condition? I have no idea how to change oil… if any pros are willing to help change mine, I’ll toss ya some beer or $ if I don’t feel like learning how to do it myself [Previous page](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/the-putting-your-bike-away-thread-updated-for-mordak/75701.md?page=2) [Next page](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/the-putting-your-bike-away-thread-updated-for-mordak/75701.md?page=4)