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Old September 17th, 2009, 06:52 AM   #27
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Name: Wayne
Location: Brookfield, MA
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Motorcycle(s): 2011 Honda CBR250R

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Last year I drained the bowls, but I may be a little lazier this winter. There were plenty of days last year that were warm enough to start the bike every 2 weeks or so. I think this year I'll do the usual stuff like an oil change, fill the tank and add stabilizer, put it up on stands and hook up the battery tender. I'm going to leave gas in the carbs this time and start it occasionally. I know a few people who do this every year and haven't had any problems. The winters here lately have been odd, to say the least. I'd like the option of being able to take the bike out at a moment's notice when the weather cooperates.
One thing I will always do is drain the stabilized gas into my car's gas tank in the spring and fill the bike with new fuel. I've had trouble with using Sta-Bil in the past and the sooner that crap is out of my tank the better.
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