CBF600N P38 2006 Winterize Question

dsg10715 · Derestricted Danger Joined: 29 Dec 2017 Karma :

Thats very helpful thank you

MarJay · But it's British! Joined: 15 Sep 2003 Karma :

If you ride every day, why the heck would you drain the carbs??? Sheesh.
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stevo as b4 · World Chat Champion Joined: 17 Jul 2003 Karma :

If storing a bike over winter, I always drain the tank, the carb and run the bike with either the fuel turned off, or with the fuel tank removed until it stalls.

If I'm keeping the fuel tank on the bike, I'd firstly let it drain fully and then close the tap and either add 1/2cup of of two stroke oil and shake it all around, or spray half a can of water dispersant lube into it and do the same.

I don't buy the full tank and fuel stabiliser bollocks personally. I also like to try to use ethanol free fuel as much as possible. A two stroke will never start in 6months if you leave stale pre-mix in the carb to turn to gunge.

There's an argument for oil down the bores on a four stroke if not starting the engine for months. I don't usually bother, and with a two stroke the oily pre-mix will leave a nice film of oil all over the internals anyway. Some like to use a fogging additive or just run some 20:1 through the engine on tick over for 30seconds to oil everything. I never start a stored engine until it's time to get the bike out again. Monthly starts for 20mins of idling on the drive is a bike killer not a help.

But it's good to rotate the crankshaft a few times every month IMO just to stop the crank seals sticking, but again on a four stroke I'd not bother.

The most important thing on a stored four stroke engine, is to make sure you have oil pressure showing before you go to start it again.

MarJay · But it's British! Joined: 15 Sep 2003 Karma :

MCN · Super Spammer Joined: 22 Jul 2015 Karma :

dsg10715 · Derestricted Danger Joined: 29 Dec 2017 Karma :

@Marjay, (sigh).
Riding the bike every day during good weather is one thing, and something I merely pointed out when you regaled everyone with your yarn about the guy who never rides his bike and thus gummed up his carbs and dried out the seals and thus the moral must be to never drain your carbs. While I dont think the moral of your dyno tale is as you have concluded, Im onto more important things.
Lastly, one can ride every day during good weather and store it for bad weather without contradicting oneself.
I will gently remind you the purpose of this thread was to determine whether one should drain the carbs when storing or winterizing or just not riding the bike for 2-3 months. The only evidence you provided for your dubious conclusion was akin to me saying ‘that guy ate salad with peanuts and was violently ill, so you should never eat salad with peanuts period!’ But you didnt do due diligence on the story and discover whether maybe the man in question had a nut allergy.
Ah, the Internet.
Peace out.
Thank you MCN for helpful thoughtful responses that aid me in determining the proper course of action.

MarJay · But it's British! Joined: 15 Sep 2003 Karma :

MCN · Super Spammer Joined: 22 Jul 2015 Karma :

Don't store it. Buy a heated waistcoat, waterproof and insulated gear and 'Winterize' yer sel.

Just keep it off the road when high winds, Big storms ice or snow is forecast.
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