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Old Dec 21, 2019 | 12:01 PM
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Typically leave my bike with a full tank with fuel Stabilizer during the off season. A couple of projects this winter will involve pulling the tank so it's been left low... Bike is stored in a garage but not heated...Do I need to be concerned about rust forming in my tank?
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If it's in a dry area, you should be ok.(45% humidity or lower) We are doing the same thing with my wife's bike. In the past, I have put a few ounces of 10W or 2 stroke oill in empty tanks and given them a good shake before storage. A full tank isn't that big a deal to take off and put on. If you are that concerned, you might want to fill it with stab as you would normally store it. I'm hoping to get our project out of the way and put the tank back on and fill it before to long.
 
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