Out of Winter Storage Mystery

[tom203]

"Too many people say this is the ONLY way of doing things.........."

yes, indeed. Best to learn to entertain opposing viewpoints with open mind- it costs you nothing.

[WingMan71]

Restoration is complete.

Bike is now for sale. (Moving on to my next restoration project.)

See my for sale ad here:

http://www.thegsresources.com/_forum/showthread.php?230521-1983-GS650GL-Fully-Restored-Mine

Thanks for all the help with this one!

[madmikeracing]

Just Reading this and wished to ad ,,,...Use an alcohol Type comparable fuel stabilizer, Not the red **** from Canadian Tire. That red stuff is pure crap. I had a bottle and it actually solidified in the boottom of the container,,, had a chunk in it??? Ive always used Stabil but ,,,the cleanflow seems good alo. Mike

[Steve]

... Use an alcohol Type comparable fuel stabilizer, Not the red **** from Canadian Tire.

While the advice is probably prudent, the original poster has about the same chance of using that "***" from Canadian Tire that I do.

Sorry, but we are not going "north of the border" to get stuff, especially if it is considered to be "***".

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[Crankthat]

I really like this thread, interesting reading on peoples ideas.

Here is my opinion on a few of those things.

Yes ethanol is evil.
The alcohol separates leaving water with bonding particles found naturally in corn behind. (there is a name for these particles but I cannot think of it, used in many products) enzmines?
The longer left sitting the better these particles bond.
Freezing temps speed up the separation and settling of the ethanol from the gasoline causing the particles to bond quicker still.
Different parts of the country change the ethanol content of gasoline with projected temps so as to cause less problems in a attempt to stem the public's ire on being forced to use ethanol.
This past winter had some very very cold spells on the east coast that many were not prepared for.

Fuel stabilizer is a great investment.
Choosing the correct type for your needs is very important.
Some stabilizers are made better then others.

For those who are storing a bike for a long time draining the fuel from everything will save you money time and labor in the long run.
For those storing a bike for a short time stabilizer, running for several miles to flush carbs with stabilizer, and then draining bowls is usually enough.
Don't forget your battery tender!

Shortcuts may work in one part of the world with warmer more stable temps may not work in another part of the world with colder quickly changing temps in this matter.

Most of what I have typed above is from information found on this site and doing the math to reach conclusions.
The information on enzymes is gleamed from knowledge on products using corn enzymes just for their bonding properties.


Great for the original poster for coming up with a quick solution after reading Steve"s post on how another solution would not help.

There will almost always be some gunk in your tank from the buildup of particles and contamination from pump gasoline.
Periodically running fuel additives will help keep this from causing problems.


Guinness is good!