winterizing 250's

scorch · May 12th, 2014, 05:22 AM

Is there a good way to winterize bikes for the summer.. yup, i said summer.

ill be going to europe for a month of two, and the last time i came back the batt was dead and i had a hell of a hard time starting up the bikes.

i left my 08 ninja for a week, and it was a beast to restart. So hopefully i can get some tips here.

Racer x · May 12th, 2014, 05:29 AM

Fuel stabilizer battery tender and run the carbs dry. A month it will be fine

scorch · May 12th, 2014, 05:36 AM

i have 1 battery tender, but i have 2 ninjas. Should i just disconnect the battery, is there a way to use 1 battery tender on 2 batteries?

What is a fuel stabilizer? in portugal i tried to find such a thing i and could not. I did run the carbs dry on most bikes.

If you leave a bike for a year, how do you winterize it. I have bike in Europe which i use in the summer.

Racer x · May 12th, 2014, 05:49 AM

Get the stuff called stability marine formula from auto zone and follow the directions. Disconnect the newest battery and charge the oldest.

jschorr · May 12th, 2014, 06:04 AM

I don't see why you couldn't charge them in a series...or is it parallel....

I think leaving it for a year would be the same as for the winter. But of course when you take it out you change th fluids after that long.

allanoue · May 12th, 2014, 06:23 AM

here is a good thread
https://www.ninjette.org/forums/showthread.php?t=29183

\merge
@Alex did it work?

DaBlue1 · May 12th, 2014, 07:32 AM

If you are going away for a couple of months, get some Star Tron Fuel Treatment for your bike here in the U.S. (sold at Walmart, Auto Zone, Advance Auto and most auto part stores and small engine shops.) Make sure it gets into the carbs.

For your bike in Portugal you may also be able to find Star Tron or Motorex Fuel Stabilizer. Since those bikes are stored longer, it's best to drain the carbs and tank dry.

As for your batteries, make sure they are in good condition before leaving them on a battery tender for such a long period. Also make sure you have a battery tender that's up to the task of long term charging, meaning that it has automatic shut off for voltage, temp, and power surge. I'd also take them out of the bike. Try to get a good charge on the weakest battery first before storage. It should last a month or more before it is critically discharged (providing it's in good condition). I wouldn't bother if it's a battery that's already got issues like being more than 4-5 years old or does not get regular charged during routine maintenance.

Even though you're only going away for a couple of months, it would also be a good time to go over some Winter Storage Tips for the summer as well.

Alex · May 12th, 2014, 06:21 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by allanoue

here is a good thread
https://www.ninjette.org/forums/showthread.php?t=29183

\merge
@Alex did it work?

Evidently not!

scorch · May 13th, 2014, 05:38 AM

in portugal i could not find any stabilizer at all for the fuel. I did top off the gas tank. Removed the battery, drained the carbs, put it up off the ground. Greased up parts. Changed the oil and filter.

But its always a pain to get it started after so long of not riding.

DaBlue1 · May 13th, 2014, 07:41 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by scorch

....in portugal i could not find any stabilizer at all for the fuel.

When you get there, you may need to order some. They do have it, just maybe not in the area you are in. Many may use fuel stabilizer in their boats.

If plain gas sits too long it loses it's energy, which may be one of the reasons for the hard starts. Fresh gas is always the best thing to use.

allanoue · May 13th, 2014, 11:34 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by scorch

in portugal i could not find any stabilizer at all for the fuel. I did top off the gas tank. Removed the battery, drained the carbs, put it up off the ground. Greased up parts. Changed the oil and filter.

But its always a pain to get it started after so long of not riding.

http://www.motorinbox.com/es/consumi...a-brp-xps.html

May 12th, 2014, 05:22 AM	#1
scorch ninjette.org guru Name: ricardo Location: maryland Join Date: Feb 2009 Motorcycle(s): 250 Posts: 390	winterizing 250's Is there a good way to winterize bikes for the summer.. yup, i said summer. ill be going to europe for a month of two, and the last time i came back the batt was dead and i had a hell of a hard time starting up the bikes. i left my 08 ninja for a week, and it was a beast to restart. So hopefully i can get some tips here.

May 12th, 2014, 05:29 AM	#2
Racer x ninjette.org certified postwhore Name: Eric Location: Iowa City Join Date: May 2009 Motorcycle(s): 2008 Kawmeracchi 350 2010 Project X Posts: A lot. Blog Entries: 54 MOTM - Sep '18, Feb '16	Fuel stabilizer battery tender and run the carbs dry. A month it will be fine __________________________________________________ Top speed 123.369mph. Ohio mile Worlds fastest 250 ninja

May 12th, 2014, 05:49 AM	#4
Racer x ninjette.org certified postwhore Name: Eric Location: Iowa City Join Date: May 2009 Motorcycle(s): 2008 Kawmeracchi 350 2010 Project X Posts: A lot. Blog Entries: 54 MOTM - Sep '18, Feb '16	Get the stuff called stability marine formula from auto zone and follow the directions. Disconnect the newest battery and charge the oldest. __________________________________________________ Top speed 123.369mph. Ohio mile Worlds fastest 250 ninja

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May 12th, 2014, 05:36 AM	#3
scorch ninjette.org guru Name: ricardo Location: maryland Join Date: Feb 2009 Motorcycle(s): 250 Posts: 390	i have 1 battery tender, but i have 2 ninjas. Should i just disconnect the battery, is there a way to use 1 battery tender on 2 batteries? What is a fuel stabilizer? in portugal i tried to find such a thing i and could not. I did run the carbs dry on most bikes. If you leave a bike for a year, how do you winterize it. I have bike in Europe which i use in the summer.

May 12th, 2014, 06:04 AM	#5
jschorr ninjette.org member Name: todd Location: pittsburgh Join Date: Apr 2014 Motorcycle(s): 1995 ninja 250r Posts: 130	I don't see why you couldn't charge them in a series...or is it parallel.... I think leaving it for a year would be the same as for the winter. But of course when you take it out you change th fluids after that long.

May 12th, 2014, 06:23 AM	#6
allanoue ninjette.org certified postwhore Name: Al Location: York, Pa Join Date: Dec 2012 Motorcycle(s): 2013 Ninja 300..............2008 Ninja 500-sold...2009 Ninja 250-Crashed Posts: Too much. MOTM - Sep '14	here is a good thread https://www.ninjette.org/forums/showthread.php?t=29183 \merge @Alex did it work?

May 12th, 2014, 07:32 AM	#7
DaBlue1 Long Time Rider Name: Blue Location: Charlotte, NC Join Date: Sep 2010 Motorcycle(s): 2009 Kawasaki Ninja 250R Posts: A lot.	If you are going away for a couple of months, get some Star Tron Fuel Treatment for your bike here in the U.S. (sold at Walmart, Auto Zone, Advance Auto and most auto part stores and small engine shops.) Make sure it gets into the carbs. For your bike in Portugal you may also be able to find Star Tron or Motorex Fuel Stabilizer. Since those bikes are stored longer, it's best to drain the carbs and tank dry. As for your batteries, make sure they are in good condition before leaving them on a battery tender for such a long period. Also make sure you have a battery tender that's up to the task of long term charging, meaning that it has automatic shut off for voltage, temp, and power surge. I'd also take them out of the bike. Try to get a good charge on the weakest battery first before storage. It should last a month or more before it is critically discharged (providing it's in good condition). I wouldn't bother if it's a battery that's already got issues like being more than 4-5 years old or does not get regular charged during routine maintenance. Even though you're only going away for a couple of months, it would also be a good time to go over some Winter Storage Tips for the summer as well.

May 13th, 2014, 05:38 AM	#9
scorch ninjette.org guru Name: ricardo Location: maryland Join Date: Feb 2009 Motorcycle(s): 250 Posts: 390	in portugal i could not find any stabilizer at all for the fuel. I did top off the gas tank. Removed the battery, drained the carbs, put it up off the ground. Greased up parts. Changed the oil and filter. But its always a pain to get it started after so long of not riding.