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Old Oct 31, 2006 | 07:15 PM
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The question is.... Do you or don't you put Stabil in the fuel tank on an Injected bike? I have friends & Dealers both, some say yes some say no. The ones that say no, say it is because Stabil turns into a sticky type cosmoline (no sure of spelling) & will gum up the injectors.
I apolagize if this has been brought up before. I looked through a few pages in the Engine/Fuel section & didn't see it. Please send me the link, if it has been an issue before.
 
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Old Oct 31, 2006 | 07:20 PM
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I have used Stabil for years!
 
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Old Oct 31, 2006 | 07:29 PM
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What's "winterizing".....
 
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Old Oct 31, 2006 | 07:50 PM
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Default RE: Winterizing
To winterize correctly:

Change Oil
Drain Radiator or add antifreeze
Drain windshield washer
or
Add Tire chains or studded tires
Check heater core and thermastat !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Stabil works great. Have used it in my injected boats for years but better yet, bundle up and ride!!


 
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Old Oct 31, 2006 | 08:11 PM
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What everyone else said. Never a problem here, carb, or injectors.
 
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Old Oct 31, 2006 | 09:02 PM
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Use it with no problems....
 
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Old Oct 31, 2006 | 10:17 PM
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Default RE: Winterizing
I've used Stabil for years in all sorts of bikes and vehicles, all injected.
No problems what so ever ! Lots of problems when I forgot to use
it one year though!!!

Later........
 
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666Glide Date 10/31/2006 5:29:08 PM
What's "winterizing".....
I think it means zipping in the liner to your jacket and swapping out your fingerless gloves for regular gloves.
 
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666Glide Date 10/31/2006 5:29:08 PM
What's "winterizing".....
I think it means zipping in the liner to your jacket and swapping out your fingerless gloves for regular gloves.
Yea you guys laugh at us people who have to winterize our bikes but wait till June, July and August when you people have to use oven mitts just to move your bike from your driveway to the garage. It wont be so funny, when the foot is on the other shoe..................BG
 
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"when the foot is on the other shoe"

Don't you mean, When the shoe is on the other foot? Or is that different out your way?
 
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