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Discussion in 'Pull up a chair and sit for a spell' started by firstlady, Nov 10, 2010.

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  1. firstlady

    firstlady New Member

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    can soom one tell me when i put my bike up for winter do i need to fill it with gas or leave it empty.thanks:confused:
    firstlady, Nov 10, 2010
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  3. chucktx

    chucktx Moderator Staff Member

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    i would fill it up....add some fuel stablizer such as stabil...then take a 10 mile ride, then put it up for the winter........
    chucktx, Nov 10, 2010
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    FLHTbiker Moderator Staff Member

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    Exactly what Chuck said and nice to see you here again. :)
    FLHTbiker, Nov 10, 2010
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    I'll agree with chucktx on this one ,I use the sta-bl in all my tractors & lawn equipment , down here we don't have to put our bikes up for the winter months :cool:
    cowboy, Nov 10, 2010
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    Toni- Be sure to fill it up and add the sta-bill - a half empty tank will cause rust in the tank due to the water in the gas.:)
    sarge7, Nov 11, 2010
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    JohnnyBiker Well-Known Member

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    Why not leave it empty??
    JohnnyBiker, Nov 11, 2010
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    cowboy Moderator Staff Member

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    Moistuer can build up & start to rust to start with , weather a half tank or empty , even run bone dry , they when you pull it out to play with it , it don't work right :rant:
    cowboy, Nov 11, 2010
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    JohnnyBiker Well-Known Member

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    makes sense
    JohnnyBiker, Nov 11, 2010
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  10. FLHTbiker

    FLHTbiker Moderator Staff Member

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    Very true and this thread reminds me to get the riding more out, fill it up puts some stabil in it, then run it for awhile before storing it in the tool shed.
    FLHTbiker, Nov 11, 2010
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  11. firstlady

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    thank you guys for the help. will do' not ready to put up yet.but winter is coming like it or not
    firstlady, Nov 12, 2010
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  12. cowboy

    cowboy Moderator Staff Member

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    yes winter is comming had to pull my leathers out last weekend got down into the low 40's & we where out late at night :cool:
    cowboy, Nov 12, 2010
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  13. FLHTbiker

    FLHTbiker Moderator Staff Member

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    Yesterday when I went out for a ride it was still 36. Colder than a witches, well you know what. :)
    FLHTbiker, Nov 12, 2010
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    cardboard, Nov 13, 2010
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  15. HarleysLR

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    you'r so spoiled.
    I carry my leathers and my heated gloves all summer and even used them several times this summer. was 42 one morning when we went thru Eisenhower tunnel and over Vail pass, that was in late June. today an't no heat wave either, i'm ridin in the seat of the GMC. :roflmao:
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    Toni - good to see you on line again.
    As for the water in the tank look at your cars exhaust when its running and you will see drops of water dripping from the exhaust this is caused by moisture in the fuel. For a 20 gal tank of fuel a car produces about 1 gallon of water and that is why muffler systems rust out and need replaced. Keeping the tank full when its stored helps keep the water from rusting the inside of the tank and the fuel stabilizer prevents the fuel from turning to varnish from sitting to long. Hope this help clear up the reason why it needs to be done. :)
    Cardboard puts JACK in his so he don't have to worry about getting cold when he's ridin on a cold day. Keeps the tank dry and cardboard warm!!:roflmao::roflmao:
    sarge7, Nov 13, 2010
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    HOW FUNNEY:roflmao: THANK YOU.had a bad day yesterday, it was the mayors birthday:( he would have been 62. so needed a laugh.
    firstlady, Nov 14, 2010
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    Aren't the tanks made of stainless steal?
    RoadKingBlack2010, Nov 14, 2010
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  19. chucktx

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    no! a magnet will not stick to stainless..........try it.
    chucktx, Nov 14, 2010
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  20. cardboard

    cardboard Well-Known Member

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    No Fiberglass......:D

    Knock on it and listen.......:(
    cardboard, Nov 14, 2010
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  21. chucktx

    chucktx Moderator Staff Member

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    your goofy!!:)
    chucktx, Nov 14, 2010
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