Where dispose bad gas in North NJ?

dimeified · August 21st, 2013, 03:51 PM

My bike wont start after i left it in several rain storms. I tried draining the carbs, then priming them, that didnt do it. I threw in seafoam, that didn't do it either. I picked up a can of starter fluid, i will try that as well, but im starting to think i'll likely need to drain the tank. It had stuttered like it wanted to start before i had drained the carbs but now it wont even do that, just cranks, so i recharged the battery to be prepared for the starter fluid, tank drain test. Where can i drop this old gas off that probably has water in it? I looked all over, and found town sponsored recycling events, but the next one near me isnt until october, and i can't have that stuff sitting around in my apartment. Anybody have any ideas?

CC Cowboy · August 21st, 2013, 04:30 PM

I hear it is flammable.

Joshorilla · August 21st, 2013, 04:37 PM

Put it in plastic bottles, if it has water in it you'll see it seperate.

Simply decant the water out, and add the remaining gas to top up your tank after you fill up in about a 1/20 ratio, till you've gone throu about ten tanks you'll have gotten rid of all the fuel.

Be sure to pass it through a filter first, a fuel line filter will cost about $1 and the same for some tube.

Alternately, know anybody with a petrol lawnmower? Perfect for the lawnmower or other less fussy / expensive engines.

subxero · August 21st, 2013, 04:42 PM

chain saw, just add oil

Motofool · August 21st, 2013, 05:18 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by dimeified

...........Where can i drop this old gas off that probably has water in it?.......

Inquire here:
http://www.nj.gov/dep/dshw/recycling/

http://www.state.nj.us/nj/green/recycling/

Call also local AutoParts; I know they collect oil contaminated with gasoline.

Asspire · August 21st, 2013, 05:47 PM

jersey shore

dimeified · August 21st, 2013, 06:01 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Motofool

Inquire here:
http://www.nj.gov/dep/dshw/recycling/

http://www.state.nj.us/nj/green/recycling/

Call also local AutoParts; I know they collect oil contaminated with gasoline.

i tried the county lookup, and mine only does october, and you must be a resident of that specific nj county to take advantage of their collection day, other counties wont take out of county residents. i hadn't thought about the autoparts stores though, thanks

Thorgrim · August 21st, 2013, 06:08 PM

Dumping some rubbing alcohol in the tank usually takes care of it unless its horribly contaminated.

tc.young · August 21st, 2013, 07:14 PM

A car. They run on anything

crazymadbastard · August 22nd, 2013, 06:12 AM

I have the same issue w/ my lawnmower, I simply drain the carbs until clean gas comes out instead of water.Water is heavier and will drain out first.

August 21st, 2013, 03:51 PM	#1
dimeified ninjette.org guru Name: Lucas Location: Pompton Lakes, NJ Join Date: Jul 2009 Motorcycle(s): '09 Blue 250R Posts: 446	Where dispose bad gas in North NJ? My bike wont start after i left it in several rain storms. I tried draining the carbs, then priming them, that didnt do it. I threw in seafoam, that didn't do it either. I picked up a can of starter fluid, i will try that as well, but im starting to think i'll likely need to drain the tank. It had stuttered like it wanted to start before i had drained the carbs but now it wont even do that, just cranks, so i recharged the battery to be prepared for the starter fluid, tank drain test. Where can i drop this old gas off that probably has water in it? I looked all over, and found town sponsored recycling events, but the next one near me isnt until october, and i can't have that stuff sitting around in my apartment. Anybody have any ideas? __________________________________________________ 2 thumbs up

August 21st, 2013, 04:30 PM	#2
CC Cowboy ninjette.org certified postwhore Name: Whodat Location: Ware Is.,MA Join Date: Jan 2009 Motorcycle(s): I pass the wind! Posts: A lot. MOTM - Mar '13, Jun '14	I hear it is flammable. __________________________________________________ If everything seems under control; you're just not going fast enough!
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August 21st, 2013, 04:42 PM	#4
subxero dirty boy Name: Joe Location: Johnstown, PA Join Date: Sep 2012 Motorcycle(s): I don't even know anymore?? Posts: A lot. MOTM - Apr '14	chain saw, just add oil __________________________________________________ I love the smell of burning pre-mix in the morning I don't think I'm a lot dumber than you thought that I think that I thought I was once.

August 21st, 2013, 07:14 PM	#9
tc.young ninjette.org member Name: tom Location: nyc Join Date: May 2013 Motorcycle(s): '89 klr 650, '00 250r Posts: 177	A car. They run on anything
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August 22nd, 2013, 06:12 AM	#10
crazymadbastard I'm crazy,your excuse is? Name: Winston Location: Connecticut Join Date: May 2013 Motorcycle(s): 250 2007 ninja Posts: A lot.	I have the same issue w/ my lawnmower, I simply drain the carbs until clean gas comes out instead of water.Water is heavier and will drain out first. __________________________________________________ My Cafe Racer Build My intro post

August 21st, 2013, 04:37 PM	#3
Joshorilla Bass Master General Join Date: Aug 2012 Posts: A lot. Blog Entries: 24	Put it in plastic bottles, if it has water in it you'll see it seperate. Simply decant the water out, and add the remaining gas to top up your tank after you fill up in about a 1/20 ratio, till you've gone throu about ten tanks you'll have gotten rid of all the fuel. Be sure to pass it through a filter first, a fuel line filter will cost about $1 and the same for some tube. Alternately, know anybody with a petrol lawnmower? Perfect for the lawnmower or other less fussy / expensive engines.

August 21st, 2013, 05:47 PM	#6
Asspire Fix It Till Ya Break It Name: Asspyre Location: T.Dot Join Date: Oct 2011 Motorcycle(s): 08 250RRrrrr Posts: 623	jersey shore

August 21st, 2013, 06:08 PM	#8
Thorgrim War Hippie Name: Bob Location: upper east Tennessee Join Date: Aug 2013 Motorcycle(s): CB500F Posts: 156	Dumping some rubbing alcohol in the tank usually takes care of it unless its horribly contaminated.

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