Long Term Storage Prep

Jesse85 · August 25th, 2011, 11:39 AM

Hi Guys,
I have only had my bike for about 2 months and just found out I will be getting posted internationally for between 4-6 months. Since this is my fist bike I was wondering if I could get advice on what I need to do to get it ready for being out of action that long.

Thanks

choneofakind · August 25th, 2011, 11:42 AM

stabilize the gas. make sure it's mixed in well. drain the carb bowls. if you don't have a battery tender, get one and hook the bike up. if you havs stands to get the bike off the ground, use them. if not, just put some plywood or something under the wheels if you're worried about leaving tires on the ground for long periods of time. Do an oil change if you feel so inclined as well. another idea is a motorcycle cover to keep the bike clean.

dubojr1 · August 25th, 2011, 11:43 AM

Definitely drain the fuel tank and carbs.

Might be a good idea to fog the cylinders too.

choneofakind · August 25th, 2011, 11:48 AM

I leave my tank full and stabilized to try and reduce the chance of the inside of my tank rusting

Alex · August 25th, 2011, 11:49 AM

A bunch of good tips in this thread:

http://www.ninjette.org/forums/showthread.php?t=52643

and the ones linked from it. Good luck with the international posting! Can you rent a bike there?

dubojr1 · August 25th, 2011, 11:51 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by choneofakind

I leave my tank full and stabilized to try and reduce the chance of the inside of my tank rusting

Good point!

Jesse85 · August 25th, 2011, 12:09 PM

thanks guys I appreciate it! @ Alex, going to Malaysia so I should be able to, I'll keep you posted.

Clearlynotstefan · August 25th, 2011, 10:33 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by choneofakind

stabilize the gas. make sure it's mixed in well. drain the carb bowls. if you don't have a battery tender, get one and hook the bike up. if you havs stands to get the bike off the ground, use them. if not, just put some plywood or something under the wheels if you're worried about leaving tires on the ground for long periods of time. Do an oil change if you feel so inclined as well. another idea is a motorcycle cover to keep the bike clean.

All good suggestions, but I wouldn't recommend leaving the bike covered if your going away, after it rains the humidity gets trapped under the cover and things start rusting very heavily.

August 25th, 2011, 11:39 AM	#1
Jesse85 ninjette.org member Name: Jesse Location: Cedartown, GA Join Date: Jul 2011 Motorcycle(s): 2009 Ninja 250r Posts: 18	Long Term Storage Prep Hi Guys, I have only had my bike for about 2 months and just found out I will be getting posted internationally for between 4-6 months. Since this is my fist bike I was wondering if I could get advice on what I need to do to get it ready for being out of action that long. Thanks __________________________________________________ Who Dares Wins -SAS Motto

August 25th, 2011, 11:43 AM	#3
dubojr1 ninjette.org certified postwhore Name: Jason Location: Jacksonville, Florida Join Date: May 2010 Motorcycle(s): 09 Ninja 250R SE, 07 Honda CRF230F, 06 Honda CRF150F Posts: A lot.	Definitely drain the fuel tank and carbs. Might be a good idea to fog the cylinders too. __________________________________________________ 09 250R SE: Paying it forward one post at a time! Don't forget to add yourself to our Member Map

August 25th, 2011, 11:49 AM	#5
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August 25th, 2011, 12:09 PM	#7
Jesse85 ninjette.org member Name: Jesse Location: Cedartown, GA Join Date: Jul 2011 Motorcycle(s): 2009 Ninja 250r Posts: 18	thanks guys I appreciate it! @ Alex, going to Malaysia so I should be able to, I'll keep you posted. __________________________________________________ Who Dares Wins -SAS Motto

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August 25th, 2011, 11:42 AM	#2
choneofakind ninjette.org certified postwhore Name: . Location: . Join Date: Feb 2011 Motorcycle(s): . Posts: Too much. MOTM - Feb '13, Feb '14	stabilize the gas. make sure it's mixed in well. drain the carb bowls. if you don't have a battery tender, get one and hook the bike up. if you havs stands to get the bike off the ground, use them. if not, just put some plywood or something under the wheels if you're worried about leaving tires on the ground for long periods of time. Do an oil change if you feel so inclined as well. another idea is a motorcycle cover to keep the bike clean.

August 25th, 2011, 11:48 AM	#4
choneofakind ninjette.org certified postwhore Name: . Location: . Join Date: Feb 2011 Motorcycle(s): . Posts: Too much. MOTM - Feb '13, Feb '14	I leave my tank full and stabilized to try and reduce the chance of the inside of my tank rusting