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I've gotta let it sit for a month!! Need advice..

chuckycheese

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I've got my bike running absolutely great but have a question. I'm going to be leaving the US for about a month and my bike will sit idle. How can I protect my carbs? Should I turn the gas off and burn the gas out of the carbs so they'll be empty?...or should I let it sit with the carbs full of gas? Thanks :!:
 
Just put some gas stabil in the tank and run it lone enough so that it gets into the carbs
 
Stay-bil is the way to go, mixed correctly it can keep gas fresh for up to or over a year, very good stuff.

follow the instructions on the bottle and ride the bike for a few miles to make sure it reaches the carbs, then remove the battery and store it in a cool place. it would be preferable if the battery was cleaned, topped off and charged fully before storing.
I would recommend not leaving the battery on a charger un attended while you are away, if the battery is good it will be OK for that short time, just give it a little charge when you return, before putting it back in the bike.
 
I also was wondering about this. I will be leaving the contry for about six months. Will the Stay-Bil work for that length of time? I realize you (focus) said it will protect the gas for a year but I still have my doubts/worries. Would it be better to take out the batteries and let it sit or have my wife start it for a few minutes a couple times a week even with the Stay-Bil?
 
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