Winter storage fuel purge

JackMcCornack said:

I need to leave my Rocket III in the Pacific Northwest 'till spring. I have less than a gallon in the tank. Last time I stored it was more than a decade, and I had to replace the fuel pump and have the fuel injector nozzles cleaned. I think I can empty the tank (pull the fuel line off the tank, put the tank on a drain pan, let it pump until it stops) but how do I get the fuel out of the fuel lines and injectors?

As an alternative, is there perhaps a better liquid that gasoline for six-month storage?

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JackMcCornack said:

I need to leave my Rocket III in the Pacific Northwest 'till spring. I have less than a gallon in the tank. Last time I stored it was more than a decade, and I had to replace the fuel pump and have the fuel injector nozzles cleaned. I think I can empty the tank (pull the fuel line off the tank, put the tank on a drain pan, let it pump until it stops) but how do I get the fuel out of the fuel lines and injectors?

As an alternative, is there perhaps a better liquid that gasoline for six-month storage?

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Gregger said:

I fill the tank with Shell premium fuel (advertised as not having ethanol in it), add a fuel stabilizer (for peace of mind but probably not needed) and park the bike in an unheated shed with a battery tender hooked up. Been doing this with my bikes since 2007 with nary a problem (carbed or fuel injected) starting them up after months in storage. Mine is parked now and won't come out until next April (unless the border to the States opens up). I had planned on heading down to the Hudson area of Florida this January for a few months but that isn't going to happen this year....

PS - It a balmy -18C or 0F this am.....

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Kojack1970 said:

I swear by the stabilizer. Non ethanol gas degrades (oxidizes) in the 3-4 month range. Ethanol gas degrades faster, around 2-3 months. The stabilizer will prevent or delay the oxidation.

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JackMcCornack said:

I need to leave my Rocket III in the Pacific Northwest 'till spring. I have less than a gallon in the tank. Last time I stored it was more than a decade, and I had to replace the fuel pump and have the fuel injector nozzles cleaned. I think I can empty the tank (pull the fuel line off the tank, put the tank on a drain pan, let it pump until it stops) but how do I get the fuel out of the fuel lines and injectors?

As an alternative, is there perhaps a better liquid that gasoline for six-month storage?

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JackMcCornack said:

I need to leave my Rocket III in the Pacific Northwest 'till spring. I have less than a gallon in the tank. Last time I stored it was more than a decade, and I had to replace the fuel pump and have the fuel injector nozzles cleaned. I think I can empty the tank (pull the fuel line off the tank, put the tank on a drain pan, let it pump until it stops) but how do I get the fuel out of the fuel lines and injectors?

As an alternative, is there perhaps a better liquid that gasoline for six-month storage?

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