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Storage for the old girl

Discussion in 'Motorcycle Tech Talk' started by Hogdog, Oct 13, 2013.

  1. Hogdog

    Hogdog Active Member

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    The old girl is waiting restoration, depending on the economy could be a while. How should she be put to bed for an extended sleep. Gasoline? Oil? Electrics? She is a 1989 ultra classic and deserves the best!
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    I'd pull the battery,drain the oil(it would only sump down to the crankcase over time) fill the gas tank and add stabilizer,run it for a few minutes so the stabilizer gets to the carb(before you drain the oil, lol) throw a blanket or cover over it,tuck it in and say goodnight...
    Lucifer, Oct 13, 2013
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  4. Hogdog

    Hogdog Active Member

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    Thanks Lucifer, especially regarding the order of the fuel and oil....would have never thought of it, lol
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    Yes, exactly like he says. Make sure you don't forget and ride it some day without oil in the oil bag LOL. I say that because I did it.

    Wouldn't hurt to cover all exposed electrical connections with lithium grease.
    joshbob, Oct 13, 2013
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    cowboy Moderator Staff Member

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    All of the above ,& not sure what your paint is like ,but a good coat of wax would help , A jack to lift it off the tires if you plan to run them again
    cowboy, Oct 13, 2013
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    I agree with all the above and the wax. Good idea to store it where moisture does not collect. Like someplace with heat. In my shop I keep the lights on in the winter it keeps the moisture off of metal objects, that is if you live where there is moisture present.
    FLHTbiker, Oct 13, 2013
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    I would not have thought that leaving the shop lights on would help keep moisture down. Good idea.
    joshbob, Oct 14, 2013
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    You would be amazed at how much heat a light bulb can throw off...My father use to keep two on in the bilge of his small boat and two in the small cabin...Worked great...
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