Winter fuel stabilizer

[Rob S.]

If I'm charging and starting them weekly over the winter (they're in a heated garage), fuel stabilizer is still called for, correct? One jar per tank? A tank might last a few months.

 

[tom203]

No need to start it weekly ,unless you get lonely. I use 1 ounce of the blue Stabil per 4 gallons gas , run it in on my last ride and say goodbye till winter appears over. I've never had an issue after 4 to 5 months of waiting for spring.

 

[Nessism]

Um, read the container for dosage? No need to start and run the bike. Just causes condensation to form.

You might want to read the owners manual for your bike. Information about storage is contained within.

 

[Steve]

Personally, I use double the dose. No particular reason, but that's what I have always done.

Probably not a good idea to keep the charger(s) on all the time. Maybe overnight, once a month to top them off.

And your neighbors will probably like you better if you DON'T start them once a week. It has been posted MANY times, virtually every year about this time about the problems caused by intermittent operation.

Your bikes, your money, your call, but you did ask for opinions. :-\\\

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[Sandy]

Like Steve, a double dose of stabilizer, pull the battery and store the battery in a heated area with other batteries and park it and forget it unless there are repair items that need done. Rotate the battery tender between stored batteries when I remember.

 

[Rob S.]

No need to start it weekly ,unless you get lonely. I use 1 ounce of the blue Stabil per 4 gallons gas , run it in on my last ride and say goodbye till winter appears over. I've never had an issue after 4 to 5 months of waiting for spring.

Sad but true, I do get lonely for the bikes.

Personally, I use double the dose. No particular reason, but that's what I have always done.

Probably not a good idea to keep the charger(s) on all the time. Maybe overnight, once a month to top them off.

And your neighbors will probably like you better if you DON'T start them once a week. It has been posted MANY times, virtually every year about this time about the problems caused by intermittent operation.

Double dose? I heard that. Like Bob Weir sings, "Too much of everything is just enough."

Chargers are on maybe twice a month, and as soon as they show charged, I quietly roll up my two extra long extension cords, pack up the charger and make a quiet getaway. This is all done between midnight and 5 AM - it probably violates some building rule or another.

Like Steve, a double dose of stabilizer, pull the battery and storage the battery in a heated area with other batteries and park it and forget it unless their are repair items that need done. Rotate the battery tender between stored batteries when I remember.

I haven't tried it since the carbs were rebuilt and cleaned, but before then if the Suzi sat for more than two weeks, it was very hard to start.

I don't 'store' them though. I don't ride very much, but I do ride every month of the year. Past two weeks it was in the 50's, I just wasn't in the mood. Now it's 32 degrees out and I'm dying for a ride.

 

[Guest]

i put stabilizer in year round unless i'm traveling

 

[Guest]

The Murphy station by me sells non ethanol 87 fuel for $2.80 a gallon. I just put a little stabilizer in the tanks.

 

[Rob S.]

Try as I might, I can't find a single source for non-ethanol fuel in the entire Big Apple. When I finally score some, I'll quickly find myself in bracelets with some kid one third my age saying, "Don't bump your head, sir."

On the bright side, I can't remember the last time I had three hot meals in a single day.

 

[LAB3]

Try as I might, I can't find a single source for non-ethanol fuel in the entire Big Apple. When I finally score some, I'll quickly find myself in bracelets with some kid one third my age saying, "Don't bump your head, sir."

On the bright side, I can't remember the last time I had three hot meals in a single day.

Try an area down by the water where boats fill up, "rec gas" doesn't have ethanol in it.

 

[Baatfam]

Try as I might, I can't find a single source for non-ethanol fuel in the entire Big Apple.

That reminds me...I need to run to the corner Weigel's and get some non-ethanol stuff for the lawn tractor...

 

[Rob S.]

Try an area down by the water where boats fill up, "rec gas" doesn't have ethanol in it.

I live a block from the bay; sailboats, motorboats, they used to have a pump - no more.

That reminds me...I need to run to the corner Weigel's and get some non-ethanol stuff for the lawn tractor...

Rub it in.

 

[Guest]

fwiw, i like the star-tron fuel treatment. And I also drain the winter's gas in the spring and replace with fresh. Unnecessary with the stabilizer in it, i guess, but it's part of my process and I DONT DEVIATE FROM THE PROCESS lelz

 

[Baatfam]

Rub it in.

No prob....

Just have to decide if I need 91, or 93 octane...or both.

 

[cowboyup3371]

Oh do it right and get some JP-8.

 

[Guest]

stabile or sea foam run the bike put the battery on charger and call it a day til spring

 

[Big T]

Just google pure gas new york

I see about 10 stations in Brooklyn, 3 in Manhattan a number to the east

 

[rphillips]

Pure Gas has two different meanings, There's an old country store, appx. 6 mi. from me, that in yrs. past sold "Pure" brand gasoline. The "PURE" sign is still hanging there. A while back I was there buying gas, went in, & talking seriously I told the guy, I think we have a problem. He looked kind'f puzzled & said he hopes not, but what do you mean? I said false advertising, he was still puzzled, what are you talking about? I said your sign says "Pure Gas" but on your pump there is a sticker that says 10% ethanol, you can't advertise "pure" gas & sell gas with ethanol in it. He started to explain, no, no that sign doesn't mean that, then I started laughing & he realized I was just pulling his leg, we both got a kick out of it... Back to our opinions, Both non ethanol gas & a dose Sea-Foam for bikes & lawn mowers that will be sitting there, unused. for a couple or three months.

 

[Rob S.]

Just have to decide if I need 91, or 93 octane...or both.

Reminds me of the good old days. No decisions, no thought was involved. Pulled into Sunoco and filled up with 93. Or was it 94 in those days ('70's & '80's)? I remember they had the highest, and that was all we used. Was it 94 back then?

 

[bccap]

Reminds me of the good old days. No decisions, no thought was involved. Pulled into Sunoco and filled up with 93. Or was it 94 in those days ('70's & '80's)? I remember they had the highest, and that was all we used. Was it 94 back then?

You can still get 94 non ethanol here in B.C. All Chevron stations carry it.......