Fuel Stabilizer
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From: Central Virginia
Fuel Stabilizer
Living in the Mid-Atlantic region usually means moderate weather throughout the year. This translates into several days per month during the winter where temps are high enough to allow for comfortable riding conditions. So, its not like my bike is not being riden for months at a time, but it might sit in the garage for several weeks at a stretch.
I make a point of topping off the fuel tank at the conclusion of each ride in order to reduce the opportunity for condensation buildup, but should I be adding fuel stabilizer as well in anticipation of the bike sitting for several weeks at a time that could stretch into a month or two if crappy weather fronts move across the area?
I make a point of topping off the fuel tank at the conclusion of each ride in order to reduce the opportunity for condensation buildup, but should I be adding fuel stabilizer as well in anticipation of the bike sitting for several weeks at a time that could stretch into a month or two if crappy weather fronts move across the area?
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From: Cedar Point, NC
RE: Fuel Stabilizer
I 've been told that the fuel isn't going to go bad in a month, two months is sort of when you want to start thinking about using it, three months, go for it.
I doubt it's going to hurt much, to use it, though I don't think you need it. The only time I've ever used it is when I knew I was going to be deployed for 6 months, and I've never had any problems...2 months you're OK, but it never hurts.
Mac
I doubt it's going to hurt much, to use it, though I don't think you need it. The only time I've ever used it is when I knew I was going to be deployed for 6 months, and I've never had any problems...2 months you're OK, but it never hurts.
Mac
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RE: Fuel Stabilizer
I live in the Northeast and temps get below 32F frequently. I ride as much as possible during the winter. I keep my tank full and use fuel stabilizer at half strenght, (1/2oz. per gallon). Better to be safe that sorry.
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I agree that it can't hurt. I put mine up for the winter here in MI. Full tank, five squirts from the Sta-bil can to preserve the gas. I was a small engine mechanic for years, and we used it in all of the equipment we serviced or stored over the winter. I know I'm talking about months of storage vs. weeks that you are talking about, but it can't hurt, and doesn't cost much.
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RE: Fuel Stabilizer
do not.....I repeat do not use stabilizer in an fuel injected bike.
WHY????
WHY????
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Tourer
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From: East Tennessee
RE: Fuel Stabilizer
Could be wrong, but I thought the risk of fuel turning to gel or varnishing was in the carb through evaporation in the bowl. No carb no need for stabilizer, if in fact, that is the case.
I just tried this, take a spoonfull of STA-BIL to a safe place and try to light it .. it won't burn. Don't try this with dry gas. So, unless I'm storing gas for a year ... I don't want a non-combustable unnecessarily in my fuel system.
I just tried this, take a spoonfull of STA-BIL to a safe place and try to light it .. it won't burn. Don't try this with dry gas. So, unless I'm storing gas for a year ... I don't want a non-combustable unnecessarily in my fuel system.
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From: NH
RE: Fuel Stabilizer
most if not all HD dealers who store bikes for the winter here in the northeast use fuel stabilizer and top off the tank with fuel in all the bikes they store,carb or injected. I'm guessing there must be a reason for it?
I use it in all my toys when I put them away for the winter,have for years
with no ill effects on anyone of them
I'd like to know why it shouldn't be used in a fuel injected bike??
I use it in all my toys when I put them away for the winter,have for years
with no ill effects on anyone of them
I'd like to know why it shouldn't be used in a fuel injected bike??
