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Old Dec 22, 2006 | 09:04 AM
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Hey all, quick question. Tomorrow my 1200c gors into winter storage mode.Is it better to add the fuel stabilizar to a full tank of fuel, or add it to an almosy empty tank?
 
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Old Dec 22, 2006 | 09:11 AM
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Add it to a full tank. An almost empty tank will form condensation inside and leave you with a mixture in the spring that is water, fuel stablizer and fuel.

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Old Dec 22, 2006 | 09:13 AM
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Yep, as Mike says...
 
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Old Dec 22, 2006 | 09:14 AM
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I should add that after you add the stabilizer, run the engine long enough to get the stabilizer "thru out" the fuel system.
 
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Old Dec 22, 2006 | 09:42 AM
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I kind of thought that was the rule of thumb for that, just wanted to make sure. You know what they say,"If you fail to plan, you plan to fail'". Thanks guys
 
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Old Dec 23, 2006 | 09:42 PM
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yeah after putting in the fuel stabilizer, turn on your harley let it run for a minute then turn the petcock off and let the fuel run out of the carb.
 
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Old Dec 24, 2006 | 01:42 PM
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Default RE: fuel stablizer?

This year I added stablizer to my fuel tank way to early, thinking it was time to stop rideing and put it away.

Next year I am going to wait till it snows before I even think about stablizer, as we have had weather in the upper 50's and 40's.

Tom
 
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