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<><><><><><><> <><><><><><><> Eddie M, I'll suggest for a few years worth of storage it will be a little more involved than that. Stuff I'd do includes: -wash and wax -lube chain -lube pivot points like side stand, levers, footpegs -oil and filter change -air filter service -take for a short ride to get bike to operating temperature -drain fuel system -service coolant system -fog cylinder and intact tract -inflate tires to maximum on sidewall -remove battery and leave a note in battery box with new battery purchase info -zip tie key(s) to handlebar -leave a note of what needs to be done to put the bike back in service -leave note of location of title/registration as applicable -store inside out of direct sunlight with a breathable cover I probably missed a few items but these will be a decent start to the process. Best, Jeff Saline ABC # 4412 South Dakota Airmarshal Airheads Beemer Club www.airheads.org The Beautiful Black Hills of South Dakota 75 R90/6, 03 KLR650 . . ____________________________________________________________ Frenzy Over New Diet Pill Stores Across U.S. Sold Out of This New 'Miracle' Weight Loss Pill. http://thirdpartyoffers.juno.com/TGL3141/50a1cff57e9764ff56e0est03vuc> Hi All, > > I am considering a job that will keep me on the road for a few > years, and I'll have to put my KLR in storage. So, my question is, > "I assume that I'll have to remove the fuel from the tank and drain > the carbs to leave it free of any fuel. And, I am thinking remove > the battery." Is that about all that I have to do if I put my KLR > up for a few years? > > Eddie M
----- Original Message ----- From: Jeff Saline To: eddiebmauri@... Cc: DSN_KLR650@yahoogroups.com Sent: Monday, November 12, 2012 11:43 PM Subject: Re: [DSN_KLR650] KLR Long Term Storage Question On Tue, 13 Nov 2012 04:28:17 -0000 "eddie" writes: > Hi All, > > I am considering a job that will keep me on the road for a few > years, and I'll have to put my KLR in storage. So, my question is, > "I assume that I'll have to remove the fuel from the tank and drain > the carbs to leave it free of any fuel. And, I am thinking remove > the battery." Is that about all that I have to do if I put my KLR > up for a few years? > > Eddie M <><><><><><><> <><><><><><><> Eddie M, I'll suggest for a few years worth of storage it will be a little more involved than that. Stuff I'd do includes: -wash and wax -lube chain -lube pivot points like side stand, levers, footpegs -oil and filter change -air filter service -take for a short ride to get bike to operating temperature -drain fuel system -service coolant system -fog cylinder and intact tract -inflate tires to maximum on sidewall -remove battery and leave a note in battery box with new battery purchase info -zip tie key(s) to handlebar -leave a note of what needs to be done to put the bike back in service -leave note of location of title/registration as applicable -store inside out of direct sunlight with a breathable cover I probably missed a few items but these will be a decent start to the process. Best, Jeff Saline ABC # 4412 South Dakota Airmarshal Airheads Beemer Club www.airheads.org The Beautiful Black Hills of South Dakota 75 R90/6, 03 KLR650 . [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]
--- On Wed, 11/14/12, Stephen North wrote: From: Stephen North Subject: [DSN_KLR650] Re: KLR Long Term Storage Question To: "DSN_KLR650@yahoogroups.com" DSN_KLR650@yahoogroups.com> Date: Wednesday, November 14, 2012, 10:18 PM If you drain the tank you can count on a rusty tank when you get back. Stabil is only good for one year so leaving it full of stabilized fuel wont help with a multi year layup. You will have to coat the inside of the tank with something to inhibit the rust action. Stitches Afloat LLC 4580 Harbor Road Shelburne Vermont 05482 802-985-9547 www.stitchesafloat.com stitchesafloat@... [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]
<><><><><><> <><><><><><> Stephen, I'm gonna disagree with you on this point of a blanket statement that an empty tank will rust. I have a tank that was stripped of paint and lining in 2000. It's been stored for just shy of 12 years and has no visible rust/corrosion. It has been stored in a cardboard box in my basement with no cap or petcocks. This is a fairly low humidity area with only about 30-50% humidity in my shop. My basement is probably about the same. In a different environment I might do something different with storage of this tank. I think what is critical is the conditions the tank will be in during storage. If it's a humid environment it will probably get some rust/corrosion. A dry, temperature controlled environment will probably eliminate/reduce a rust/corrosion issue. Mark asked about fogging a tank and I think that might make a difference for some storage situations. I agree Stabil is only good according to Stabil for up to one year. I don't care for Stabil in any situation. On the other hand... SeaFoam is good for two or more years. Neither will work for extended storage like was identified in the start of this thread. Best, Jeff Saline ABC # 4412 South Dakota Airmarshal Airheads Beemer Club www.airheads.org The Beautiful Black Hills of South Dakota 75 R90/6, 03 KLR650 . . ____________________________________________________________ Woman is 53 But Looks 25 Mom reveals 1 simple wrinkle trick that has angered doctors... http://thirdpartyoffers.juno.com/TGL3141/50a4362bc557b362b54fcst02vuc> If you drain the tank you can count on a rusty tank when you get > back. Stabil is only good for one year so leaving it full of > stabilized fuel wont help with a multi year layup. You will have to > coat the inside of the tank with something to inhibit the rust > action. > > Stitches Afloat LLC > 4580 Harbor Road > Shelburne Vermont 05482 > 802-985-9547 > www.stitchesafloat.com > stitchesafloat@...