Winter Storage/ fuel tank/full or empty/ additive or none/what Brand?

[Tomline]

Putting my 2012 RT into climate controlled Storage for four months. I have most of the routine down but what about the fuel tank/system? Tank Full or Empty or Partially Empty? Use an additive like Stabil or something better? Drain tank beginning of next season or use it up riding? Thanks

 

[BLUEKNIGHT911]

STORAGE

Putting my 2012 RT into climate controlled Storage for four months. I have most of the routine down but what about the fuel tank/system? Tank Full or Empty or Partially Empty? Use an additive like Stabil or something better? Drain tank beginning of next season or use it up riding? Thanks

In your case, I would fill tank to the max with pure gas if you can , at the highest octane you can ( because it will lose octane ) ... I prefer StarTron ( eats Alcohol ) ..... Fill tires to 35 - 40 psi put onto boards or carpet or both .... or better yet raise Spyder off ground .... if you can't leave on a Battery " MAINTAINER ", remove battery , once a battery is depleted it is GARBAGE , yes you can bring it back but it is damaged.... good luck ..... Mike :thumbup:

 

[SPYD3R]

FULL

FULL TANK and add STABIL BLUE if you have ethanol gas in the tank... if you have REAL GAS, STABIL RED will be fine... you should add the STABIL at fill-up so that it mixes completely with the added fuel, then run it for a few minutes so that it gets into the injectors... that way you'll minimize the possibilities of it gumming up.... next Spring, add a small amount of Injector Cleaner....
Dan P
SPYD3R

 

[4 MARIE]

Use "some" stabil or ??? make certain that treated fuel reaches the injectors. This obviously requires running a few minutes
after adding ingredient.

Just like an airplane, fill the tank before storage , leaving as little airspace at the top as possible. This will not allow much
condensation (moisture) that can start corrosion in your tank.

there you go. 2 simple steps so you know it''ll go in the Spring. (battery tender ??? , sure that too )

 

[Sarge707]

Best to add a Proper amount of Stabil for your last ride SO it mixes in Real Good and then 93 Octane (If Possible) Fill Up and More Stabil!
I ride ALL winter so it don't apply to me?

 

[Saluda]

As said prior, full tank & StarTron. Then run it a bit.

 

[DrewNJ]

Climate controlled garage? I'd run it down close to empty and add some Stabil. Fill it up with fresh fuel at your first ride.

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[2dogs]

Does anyone fog their spyder prior to putting it to bed for the winter?

 

[Bob Denman]

Climate controlled garage? I'd run it down close to empty and add some Stabil. Fill it up with fresh fuel at your first ride.

I see your point... :thumbup:
But the best way to prevent condensation in a fuel tank: don't give it any room to even start! nojoke
I guess that it might be plenty safe, if you use either tactic...

 

[Saluda]

Does anyone fog their spyder prior to putting it to bed for the winter?

Not me, only the sleds.

 

[murphybrown]

Exactly as Blueknight911 Post #2 states

I woke up to 3 inches of snow and snowing...Rode yesterday, but knew snow was coming my way so topped off gas (92 octane...no non ethanol) added StarTron parked on carpet squares and this morning I will plug into battery tender as I head to my 4x4 pickup...cause it is winter here and I can't even get out of my drive without putting truck in 4x4....So that's it. But I did make sure my maps, and 2017 calendar are out and ready to be "worked over"...:yikes::thumbup::yes:

 

[Saluda]

I see your point... :thumbup:
But the best way to prevent condensation in a fuel tank: don't give it any room to even start! nojoke
I guess that it might be plenty safe, if you use either tactic...

Small chance of a power failure, especially in the winter ?

 

[Bob Denman]

That's why I prefer the full-tank method for my bike... :thumbup:

 

[DrewNJ]

No more of a condensation concern in the winter in a climate controlled garage than any other time of the year. I wouldn't sweat a power outage or two. Personally, I'd rather have fresh gas in the tank rather than doing that first all day ride with a full tank of old fuel. Best is to just try to get out for a few rides here and there over the winter as weather allows. However, not everyone can do that.

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[Bob Denman]

:agree: that keeping the tank stirred, with frequent bouts of riding; is always the best idea! :thumbup:
Personally; I've found that the fuel stabilizer in the tank affects my gas mileage in some pretty significant ways.
For about the first ten tankfuls of the season: my mileage is down by about 15%... :banghead:

 

[DrewNJ]

Climate controlled is warmer than outside temperature (at least that's what I've seen in my area in the winter)
A power failure equals no heat which equals temperature drop which equals condensation, correct ?
We've already had a couple of lost power incidents and it's not really full blown winter yet.
Am I missing something ?

So do you have condensation issues in your house when the heat goes out? Losing power isn't an immediate change in temp.

Don't over think it. Many leave their bikes out in the rain and snow all season with no issues. A climate controlled garage is the best there is.

IMHO I'd rather not run old gas in my bike instead of worrying about condensation with one that's stored in a climate controlled environment.

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[Saluda]

You're quick,

that was posted and pulled as I was thinking whether I was going too deep into it.

 

[MurrayBrown]

Fog the Air Intake?

Not me, only the sleds.

Agreed. Only sleds.