Won't be able to ride for 3 months, any storage tips?

Kurgan · September 28th, 2012, 03:08 PM

I won't be able to ride for a few months, other than draining the gas and disconnecting the battery, is there anything else I should do to prevent any problems when I try to start it up again 3 months from now?

93etgocart · September 28th, 2012, 03:13 PM

ride it to me and ill keep it safe and rode around

lgk · September 28th, 2012, 03:23 PM

just ride it for three months

but really the only additional thing i would do is change the oil.

and if you used a lot of water in your coolant change it to 50/50 if your area gets cold.

Kurgan · September 28th, 2012, 05:05 PM

Cold in Texas is a relative term, and I should be riding again before "winter" sets in here.

The oil was just changed about 200 miles ago, Royal Purple. would just sitting for 3 months require a change?

Boom King · September 28th, 2012, 05:47 PM

You need to drain your carbs as well. If it's only a 3 month sleep, I'd leave the gas in the tank full, add Sta-Bil and ride it around your block for about 5 - 10 mins. No need to drain the carbs once the Sta-Bil makes its way through. Connect your battery to a tender. Your oil is fine to leave in if it's only 200 miles used. Save some money and unnecessary environmental waste.

lgk · September 28th, 2012, 06:48 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Kurgan

Cold in Texas is a relative term, and I should be riding again before "winter" sets in here.

The oil was just changed about 200 miles ago, Royal Purple. would just sitting for 3 months require a change?

nope your good to go

usually i change the oil every 6 months, if i don't meet the mileage.

iNinja · September 29th, 2012, 08:26 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Boom King

You need to drain your carbs as well. If it's only a 3 month sleep, I'd leave the gas in the tank full, add Sta-Bil and ride it around your block for about 5 - 10 mins. No need to drain the carbs once the Sta-Bil makes its way through. Connect your battery to a tender. Your oil is fine to leave in if it's only 200 miles used. Save some money and unnecessary environmental waste.

^this.

don't leave your tank empty. moisture build-up can cause the inside of the tank to rust.

csmith12 · September 29th, 2012, 09:06 AM

If you battery is stored in a cold/cool place, I may not hold enough charge to start the bike/keep it running. Use a tender or take it in out of the cold. Nothing is harder on batteries than lack of use.

Kurgan · September 29th, 2012, 05:45 PM

I've got a charger, I'll just charge it when I can ride again.

I think I'll go the Stabil route, I don't feel like running it dry and wasting gas.

Dragonracer76 · September 29th, 2012, 06:20 PM

Just put a gallon of seafoam in the tank and turn it over til it dies. ...seriously, don't do that ****.

September 28th, 2012, 03:08 PM	#1
Kurgan ninjette.org guru Name: Kurgan Location: Texas Join Date: Aug 2011 Motorcycle(s): '09 Ninja 250R Posts: 260	Won't be able to ride for 3 months, any storage tips? I won't be able to ride for a few months, other than draining the gas and disconnecting the battery, is there anything else I should do to prevent any problems when I try to start it up again 3 months from now?

September 28th, 2012, 03:23 PM	#3
lgk ninjette.org certified postwhore Name: Jason Location: Norfolk, VA Join Date: Dec 2011 Motorcycle(s): 2012 EX250, 2014 EX300 Posts: A lot.	just ride it for three months but really the only additional thing i would do is change the oil. and if you used a lot of water in your coolant change it to 50/50 if your area gets cold. __________________________________________________ Ethioknight Memorial Fund- Sticker sale http://www.ninjette.org/forums/showthread.php?t=111700

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93etgocart ninjette.org member Name: dennis Location: swmo Join Date: Mar 2012 Motorcycle(s): 2003 Honda Shadow, 2008 ninja 250 Posts: 237	ride it to me and ill keep it safe and rode around

September 28th, 2012, 05:05 PM	#4
Kurgan ninjette.org guru Name: Kurgan Location: Texas Join Date: Aug 2011 Motorcycle(s): '09 Ninja 250R Posts: 260	Cold in Texas is a relative term, and I should be riding again before "winter" sets in here. The oil was just changed about 200 miles ago, Royal Purple. would just sitting for 3 months require a change?

September 28th, 2012, 05:47 PM	#5
Boom King So, where's the reverse? Name: Anson Location: Ontario, Canada Join Date: Nov 2010 Motorcycle(s): 2009 Kawasaki Ninja 250R Posts: A lot.	You need to drain your carbs as well. If it's only a 3 month sleep, I'd leave the gas in the tank full, add Sta-Bil and ride it around your block for about 5 - 10 mins. No need to drain the carbs once the Sta-Bil makes its way through. Connect your battery to a tender. Your oil is fine to leave in if it's only 200 miles used. Save some money and unnecessary environmental waste.

September 29th, 2012, 05:45 PM	#9
Kurgan ninjette.org guru Name: Kurgan Location: Texas Join Date: Aug 2011 Motorcycle(s): '09 Ninja 250R Posts: 260	I've got a charger, I'll just charge it when I can ride again. I think I'll go the Stabil route, I don't feel like running it dry and wasting gas.

September 29th, 2012, 06:20 PM	#10
Dragonracer76 ninjette.org member Name: Jason Location: Cabot, AR Join Date: Apr 2012 Motorcycle(s): 2009 Ninja 250R Posts: 209	Just put a gallon of seafoam in the tank and turn it over til it dies. ...seriously, don't do that ****.