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Title: Preppin the GS for long term storage
Post by: spc on May 21, 2007, 09:14:58 PM
SO what should I do to prep for long term storage........   One way or another the DOD gods are going to seperate me from my bike for a while :icon_confused: :icon_confused:
Title: Re: Preppin the GS for long term storage
Post by: Alphamazing on May 21, 2007, 09:26:52 PM
Holy crap it's the Wiki!
http://cgi.stanford.edu/~sanjayd/gs500/Maintenance/Winterizing
Title: Re: Preppin the GS for long term storage
Post by: spc on May 21, 2007, 09:31:07 PM
Yeah ummm  we're talkin like 18 months here :icon_confused: :icon_confused:  I'm not sure if that's what the Wiki was really talking about :dunno_white:
Title: Re: Preppin the GS for long term storage
Post by: Alphamazing on May 21, 2007, 09:40:51 PM
Quote from: spcterry on May 21, 2007, 09:31:07 PM
Yeah ummm  we're talkin like 18 months here :icon_confused: :icon_confused:  I'm not sure if that's what the Wiki was really talking about :dunno_white:

What's the difference? If you don't want to put stabilizer in there, just drain all the fuel and keep it away from moisture.
Title: Re: Preppin the GS for long term storage
Post by: Mk1inCali on May 21, 2007, 10:04:12 PM
That IS what the WIKI is talking about.  Follow those rules and you'll be fine.




Personally, I like keeping the tank topped up with Stabil in it, rather than draining it and possibly allowing moisture into the tank.  Plus, then you (or your lucky friend) can start it up every month or so.  Not everybody likes doing that though, so it's up to you.
Title: Re: Preppin the GS for long term storage
Post by: natedawg120 on May 22, 2007, 07:54:22 AM
Yeah storing with a full tank with stabil in it is way better than empty.  A little moisture in the tank and some temp changes can leave you with a little rust in there in no time. 
Title: Re: Preppin the GS for long term storage
Post by: Jughead on May 22, 2007, 08:03:29 AM
Empty the Tank and Buy some Two Stroke oil.Pour it in the Tank and Roll it Around to coat the Inside.Pull the Spark Plugs and Fog the Cylinders with Seafoam.Jerk of the Carbs ( :flipoff: Turd) and Empty the Bowls.Fog the Inside of the Bowls with Seafoam. :thumb:
Title: Re: Preppin the GS for long term storage
Post by: bucks1605 on May 22, 2007, 10:25:46 AM
What are the DOD gods?
Title: Re: Preppin the GS for long term storage
Post by: manofthefield on May 22, 2007, 10:27:59 AM
Department of Defense
Title: Re: Preppin the GS for long term storage
Post by: bucks1605 on May 22, 2007, 10:38:17 AM
Quote from: manofthefield on May 22, 2007, 10:27:59 AM
Department of Defense

Oh... I see   :2guns: Like that.
Title: Re: Preppin the GS for long term storage
Post by: natedawg120 on May 22, 2007, 11:37:10 AM
Quote from: Jughead on May 22, 2007, 08:03:29 AM
Empty the Tank and Buy some Two Stroke oil.Pour it in the Tank and Roll it Around to coat the Inside.Pull the Spark Plugs and Fog the Cylinders with Seafoam.Jerk of the Carbs ( :flipoff: Turd) and Empty the Bowls.Fog the Inside of the Bowls with Seafoam. :thumb:

How long to you have to strok the carbs before the bowls are empty :laugh: :laugh: :laugh:
Title: Re: Preppin the GS for long term storage
Post by: scratch on May 22, 2007, 04:43:39 PM
http://gstwins.com/gsboard/index.php?topic=312.0