Long term storage
Road Warrior
Joined: Jul 2011
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From: coastal sc
It should be fine . I bought an 02 sportster in 2007 it had 54 original miles it still had the gas from 02 in it, I put a new battery in it cleaned the carb and changed the oil and tranny fluids,it fired up after a few spins. tires needed air but were like new no cracks. I sold in 2011 with same tires. I put about 5000 miles on them. It is my opinion and only that. but I would fill it with 93 non ethanol fuel with stabil. read the [stabil suggestions] I would wax it really well, I would teach a family member how to fire it up, safely... If said family member is mechanically inclined, I would have them put in gear to rotate the parts every couple of months. of course it would be strapped down on a jack by me so it would be safe for them to do this. I would store seat inside home or climate controlled space.this would also allow for better tie down and easy access to battery.all this plus more, while writing I had another Idea possibly take it to a shop and pay a storage fee to include them keeping it maintained get a contract. keep full coverage on it
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Joined: Dec 2008
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From: Ohio
FYI Here's what is done to store vintage historic vehicles.
Much applies to your bike.
http://www.nps.gov/museum/publicatio...gram/10-03.pdf
Much applies to your bike.
http://www.nps.gov/museum/publicatio...gram/10-03.pdf
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Cruiser
Joined: Sep 2014
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From: Okinawa
My parents live in Tacoma Washington. Lots of good advice I guess it really just comes down to what I want to do selling it kind of really isn't an option as I bought it in August with no intention of receiving orders.
Road Master
Joined: Jan 2008
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From: Junction City, Kansas
It would definitely be best to find someone who can get it out on occasion but if that is not an option the info given above is good. Definitely get the wheels off the ground if possible. I would keep the tank full and have your parents start the bike and let it warm up once a month.
Road Captain
Joined: Aug 2012
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From: Connecticut
Drain the gas and then run the system dry, use a marine fogging oil to coat the inside of the gas tank, pull the plugs and fog the inside of the cylinders then re-install the plugs, yank the battery and either give it away or recycle it, change the lubricants in all three holes, give her a good wax, put the bike up in the air on a stand or jack of some type, plug the ends of the mufflers with steel wool for rodents, toss a cover over her, sit back have a beer or three and say goodbye for 3 years.
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From: Elk Grove, California
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From: Kentucky
FYI Here's what is done to store vintage historic vehicles.
Much applies to your bike.
http://www.nps.gov/museum/publicatio...gram/10-03.pdf
Much applies to your bike.
http://www.nps.gov/museum/publicatio...gram/10-03.pdf
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From: Somewhere on the Bourbon trail
Originally Posted by sn95bullitt
I thought Harley will store them for you if you are on deployment.