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[Eddie]

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

[Jeff Saline]

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 . . ____________________________________________________________ Frenzy Over New Diet Pill Stores Across U.S. Sold Out of This New 'Miracle' Weight Loss Pill. http://thirdpartyoffers.juno.com/TGL3141/50a1cff57e9764ff56e0est03vuc

[Eddie]

May I add changing the brake fluid and maybe pour a few teaspoons of Marvel Mystery oil into the spark plug hole and turn the engine over a few revolutions by hand. Modify changing the oil to "fill the engine as full as possible with fresh oil and make a note to NOT turn it over until it's been drained again." Cover the air intake opening with something sturdy and put some rat poison around the bike. Maybe even put some mothballs around it, too. If possible, store the bike with it supported so the wheels are off the ground, too. Pull up the fork boots and coat the crap out of the tubes with oil or some other protectant so they won't rust and kill the seals the 1st time you get on the bike again. When it's time to bring it back to life, drain the oil and change the brake fluid again before installing a new battery. Uncover the intake and check the breather hoses for insects,etc.. before firing it up with some fresh gas. OR................................... Sell it to someone who can ride it and get a new KLR when you get back. =) another eddie

----- 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]

[SniperOne]

You might also think about putting it up on a stand so there's no weight on the tires and no compression of the suspension. If you deside for the stand, and depending on where you put it, you might want to consider using some tie downs so it can't accidentally be bumped off the stand. I'm assuming we are talking inside storage, or it opens a different perspective on storage. Sent from my Verizon Wireless Phone -----Original Message----- From: eddie Sent: Monday, November 12, 2012 9:28 PM To: DSN_KLR650@yahoogroups.com Subject: [DSN_KLR650] KLR Long Term Storage Question 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 Reply via web post Reply to sender [The entire original message is not included] [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]

[sylvain gilbert]

The best option would probably be to sell your bike and buy another one when you get back. If you choose to keep it, I would as you said, drain the fuel, and give the battery away since it will probably be sulfated by the time you come back. Depending of the environment where the bike is stored you also have to consider corrosion if the bike sits for extended period of time. Sylvain ________________________________ From: eddie To: DSN_KLR650@yahoogroups.com Sent: Monday, November 12, 2012 11:28:17 PM Subject: [DSN_KLR650] KLR Long Term Storage Question 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 [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]

[Stephen North]

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@...

[mark ward]

Would "FOGGING" it like you do the engine work?

--- 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]

[Jeff Saline]

On Wed, 14 Nov 2012 17:18:56 -0500 Stephen North writes:

> 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@...

<><><><><><> <><><><><><> 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

[jim chapman]

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