Petrol conditioner - for long term storage - any tips please?

[shafty]

I'm parking up the ST1300 and VT750 for a year while in Bahrain, so asked HONDA what they recommend re storage. They sent me a "Wintering Guide". Most is common sense, including fulling the tanks with gas and adding a "Fuel Conditioner" .

Asked the local Honda Dealer about Conditioner and he tried to get such a product from STP, but they drew a blank - they no longer have it.

I've e-mailed Wynns, - but does anyone else know of a suitable product?

I'm told it's to prevent the gas "going off" or "breaking down".

Thanks Peeps :niceone:

[The Stranger]

I'm parking up the ST1300 and VT750 for a year while in Bahrain, so asked HONDA what they recommend re storage. They sent me a "Wintering Guide". Most is common sense, including fulling the tanks with gas and adding a "Fuel Conditioner" .

Asked the local Honda Dealer about Conditioner and he tried to get such a product from STP, but they drew a blank - they no longer have it.

I've e-mailed Wynns, - but does anyone else know of a suitable product?

I'm told it's to prevent the gas "going off" or "breaking down".

Thanks Peeps :niceone:

OMC used to have one for their outboards. The name of it esacpes me, but I have purchased it from a outboard dealer in the past.

[jonbuoy]

Outboard motor shops sell engine fogging spray for cylinder bores can be used to fog the inside of the fuel tank, you could use CRC/WD but the fogging spray is made for the job. When I leave my bike I've started emptying the tank and carbs. Always seem to get hassel from stale fuel and gunking up otherwise.

[AllanB]

If you leave the tank empty for a long period it could rust. You could remove it, empty it and put in some lightweight oil and swish it around until it's all coated.

Fuel conditioner sounds easier!

[LBD]

Good dose of 2 stroke oil say 10.1 in fuel tank.....Remove air filter and dribble oil in while running until the plugs oil up and engine stops. (Fogging)

Store bike in dry place with somewhat constant temps.

On return, drain remaining fuel from tank and Carbs? Remove plugs and crank engine for a time, fill tank with clean fuel and fit cleaned plugs.

Reregister and away you go.

Remove battery from bike before storing, and have friend occasionally charge.

[CookMySock]

You could remove it, empty it and put in some lightweight oil and swish it around until it's all coated.You could fill it to the brim with diesel. You will have a cleanout job on your hands when you get back. It might be that diesel degrades worse than petrol does, but I doubt the tank will rust.

Consider also, you might be able to empty and actually seal the tank properly and not rust at all.

Steve

[=cJ=]

As far as I know, diesel tends tho not enjoy storage that much either.

[2_SL0]

The product is called Fuel Conditioner. Most outboard manufacturers have some form of it. It lengthens the life span of fuel and minimises the damage stale fuel does to fuel system componentry. Fogging oil will coat the inside of the bores etc, protecting them from rust etc.

Be aware its not the be all and end all of saving fuel. It just lengthens the shelf life.

[YellowDog]

To save your battery knackering up, get a battery conditioner.

[Bert]

Try a product called STA-BAL.
Found some a while ago at:
OMC POWER EQUIPMENT
100 Gasson St Sydenham 8023
+64 +3 366 1829

But I would assume that most boating centers can source it. i think its a Yamaha product, but could be wrong.

[Meanie]

Leave them art my place mate, ill make sure the fuel doesnt go stale :rofl:

[shafty]

Leave them art my place mate, ill make sure the fuel doesnt go stale :rofl:

Yeah right! I know you just can't wait to get your hands on the ppower of the mighty VT750! lol :clap:

[The Pastor]

you can get a cheap one for $20 at dick smiths, you'lll need to solder better clamps on to it tho.

[shafty]

Thanks for the replies so far Peeps :niceone:

I've got a Deltran Battery Tender all rigged up nicely for the batteries, ie twin conditioner covers both Bikes - its great, wish I'd got one years ago.

[cs363]

This is the stuff you want, available from any Yamaha outboard dealer and some motorcycle dealers (they can order it for you if necessary).
About $25 for a litre or $10 for a 355ml

[xgnr]

I'm parking up the ST1300 and VT750 for a year while in Bahrain

ahh mate sorry to see you go. Going to the Cold Kiwi?

Can you get Green Ginger Wine over there?

re storage...It's a Honda...who cares...it will start when you get back.

Cheers

Stu

[shafty]

ahh mate sorry to see you go. Going to the Cold Kiwi?

Can you get Green Ginger Wine over there?

re storage...It's a Honda...who cares...it will start when you get back.

Cheers

Stu

Hi Stu, would love to make the Kiwi, but will be gone B4then.

I'll be taking GGW with me thats for sure!

Have a blast at the Kiwi

Cheers

Pete

[shafty]

Thanks Guys - all responses gratefully received, - CHEERS :sunny:

[Highlander]

Leave them art my place mate, ill make sure the fuel doesnt go stale :rofl:

I was going to suggest that. I'd be prepared to nip over to Shiek Shafty's place and take the bikes "around the block" sometimes in his absence. Circulate the oil and coolant. Stop the tyres getting flat spots from sitting on the floor all the time too.

[davesrf6]

Stabil or Seafoam,seafoam is good up to 2 years for winter storage keeps condensation out of the fuel.