Son-in-law is deploying - Need a little help..

[KIC]

Hi guys,

 

So my son-in-law ,daughter and Grand Princess have been out here in Arizona on vacation for the last 3 weeks. Son-in-law is a Staff Sgt in the Army. He returned on Monday , went to work on Tuesday and was informed his unit was on emergency deployment and will leave in about 2 weeks. My daughter and Grand Princess stayed for a little longer visit.

 

While he was here, we bought 1Roosters 1st Gen in North Carolina. He is going to pick it up this weekend.

 

Our lives are in turmoil right now as we scramble to figure out logistics in getting my pregnant daughter and my Grand Princess back home to North Carolina ASAP and then move them out here in a couple of weeks until the 9-12 month deployment is over.

 

The saddest part is that my son-in-law will not be here for the birth of his new daughter.

 

I will be flying back there to drive their belongings back to AZ .

 

The question is this:

 

I have to prep his (1Roosters) bike for storage for 9-12 months. It will be in the garage. I will try to get all the gas out of the tank and would like to put a mixture in the carbs so they don’t gunk up.

 

Anybody have a storage prep routine I can use ?

 

I know this is a minor issue in the grand scheme of things right now.. ( the female emotions flowing in my house is a killer right now) , but I do not want the bike screwed up when he returns. I will be driving their stuff back right before he returns so I can get the bike out of storage mode.

 

A little help for a deploying Hero ?

[DragonRider]

Go to your local auto parts store and buy a can of Stabil and follow the directions for it use, this will preserve the gas and keep it from gumming up the carbs. Tell your son in law thanks for his service, its sad he wont be there for the birth, our prayers will be with him.

Hi guys,

 

So my son-in-law ,daughter and Grand Princess have been out here in Arizona on vacation for the last 3 weeks. Son-in-law is a Staff Sgt in the Army. He returned on Monday , went to work on Tuesday and was informed his unit was on emergency deployment and will leave in about 2 weeks. My daughter and Grand Princess stayed for a little longer visit.

 

While he was here, we bought 1Roosters 1st Gen in North Carolina. He is going to pick it up this weekend.

 

Our lives are in turmoil right now as we scramble to figure out logistics in getting my pregnant daughter and my Grand Princess back home to North Carolina ASAP and then move them out here in a couple of weeks until the 9-12 month deployment is over.

 

The saddest part is that my son-in-law will not be here for the birth of his new daughter.

 

I will be flying back there to drive their belongings back to AZ .

 

The question is this:

 

I have to prep his (1Roosters) bike for storage for 9-12 months. It will be in the garage. I will try to get all the gas out of the tank and would like to put a mixture in the carbs so they don’t gunk up.

 

Anybody have a storage prep routine I can use ?

 

I know this is a minor issue in the grand scheme of things right now.. ( the female emotions flowing in my house is a killer right now) , but I do not want the bike screwed up when he returns. I will be driving their stuff back right before he returns so I can get the bike out of storage mode.

 

A little help for a deploying Hero ?

[utadventure]

For that long of a storage...put the bike on the center stand and then with a jack stand or racheting strap get the front wheel off of the ground so that the bike isn't resting on the tires.

 

I would pull the battery and store inside. Putting on a battery tender will sustain it for a while but eventually (assuming an acid battery) will reduce the water level enough to potentially cause damage.

 

Because the gas tank is metal you want to store it full so that there isn't metal exposed to the air causing rust inside. Use the Stabil process mentioned. Once home you can drain the tank and add it to a car, drain the carbs, add fresh fuel and go for a ride.

 

I also appreciate your son-in-laws service. Gods Speed and a safe return.

 

Dave

[Eck]

Yes, Please tell your son in law thanks for his service!!!!!!!!!!!!

:clap2::clap2:

:thumbsup2::thumbsup2:

[MiCarl]

Because the gas tank is metal you want to store it full so that there isn't metal exposed to the air causing rust inside. Use the Stabil process mentioned. Once home you can drain the tank and add it to a car, drain the carbs, add fresh fuel and go for a ride.

 

 

Agreed - store it full.

 

If you're only looking at a year the fuel should be fine for the first ride when he gets home.

 

Good idea to put in fresh oil and filter, jam some window screen or wire mesh in any orifice a critter can move into.

[Yammer Dan]

I would put on centerstand with a block of wood or piece of rubber matt under each wheel, keep the tank full with the treatment for ethanol gas and try to start it when you could. When you start it let it warm up to operating temps and try switches to lights and such. When you walk past it work the controls a little. Foot and handle bar brakes and clutch and roll throttle to avoid frozen things when you start to wake it. And tell him and his family thanks. I think this is as hard for the family as those that do this great service for us.

[Flyinfool]

For that long of a storage...put the bike on the center stand and then with a jack stand or racheting strap get the front wheel off of the ground so that the bike isn't resting on the tires.

 

I would pull the battery and store inside. Putting on a battery tender will sustain it for a while but eventually (assuming an acid battery) will reduce the water level enough to potentially cause damage.

 

Because the gas tank is metal you want to store it full so that there isn't metal exposed to the air causing rust inside. Use the Stabil process mentioned. Once home you can drain the tank and add it to a car, drain the carbs, add fresh fuel and go for a ride.

 

I also appreciate your son-in-laws service. Gods Speed and a safe return.

 

Dave

:sign yeah that:

 

Please do thank your son in law for his service.

 

If you can find it, store it with a full tank of ethanol free gas. The ethanol stores much better. Around here you can find some stations that sell ethanol free but only in premium. You can use either Stabil or Seafoam to treat the gas for storage, they both work well. when the bike is on the center stand there is so little weight on the front tire that it will not matter if it is on the ground. almost all of the bikes weight is on the stand.

 

Hook up a battery tender or battery maintainer, not the same thing as a trickle charger. A trickle charger will destroy the battery over that time.

 

Put rags or steel wool into the exhaust to keep mice and other critters out. Don't forget to remove it before starting.

I do not know if it would help to toss a couple of moth balls into the fairing to keep mice from eating the insulation off the wires. I do NOT know if there are any interaction issues between moth balls and the ABS of the faring. Someone else might chime in here.

 

Do an oil change so that there are no corrosive combustion byproducts sitting in the engine.

 

It may help to cover the bike with a blanket or something that can breath.

 

Check the anti freeze, air up the tires, wipe the tear from your cheek and walk away:crying:.

 

9-12 months is not much longer than a normal winter up north.......

[Prairiehammer]

Full tank of treated fuel.

Turn the petcock to OFF and run the engine till it dies from lack of fuel.

Drain the carb bowls after running. (The carb bowls will not be empty even after running until it dies).

Prevent critters and insects from 'hibernating' in the exhaust AND air box by blocking entrances to mufflers and airbox.

Scatter dryer sheets or mothballs around the interior of the bike to deter rodents from nesting and gnawing on wires.

Remove battery, but still plan to have a new replacement on hand for the 'christening' upon his return.

And extend my thanks for his service. ( I don't suppose you or he can say where his current deployment is?) Stay safe SIL.

[Tensilon]

All of the above is good advice.

Please convey my thanks to your son and his family. Cover when you can....

Larry L....Semper Fi...

[cowpuc]

Just to clarify, is the bike going to be in AZ near you Kic? If so, the very very best thing you could do for it would be to skip the whole storing it idea and just ride it once in a while. Even once or twice a month, couple times around the block would do it..

Second best would be as Dan mentioned, leave the battery in it, fill the tank and hit the fuel with same stabilzer (I personally like Stabil).. Start it once a month, run till the fan comes on, operate all the controls...

If there is no way either of the above are possible, store as mentioned in the other posts.. I like the finding some non-ethanol fuel idea A LOT!! Fill the tank, stabilize it, run it till you know you have stable fuel in the carbs, drain the bowls.. Even though its gonna be inside a garage - you might think about grabbing a cheap Tent from Menards (wayyy cheaper than a bike bubble) - roll the bike inside the tent, centerstand it and zip her in - works great for keeping mice out and you still have the opportunity to squeeze levers and step on pedals when you have a sec.. Also,, a battery tender is not a bad idea.. On the same token though,, best thing would be for him to just plan on buying a new battery for it when he gets home - nothing like a new battery!!

If it were going to a couple years,, I would encourage you to get some fogging oil, fog er down and make sure you lube the carb slides,, but that stuff aint necessary for a year of storage..

 

Please tell you daugher and son-in-law CONGRATS on the upcoming birth of their daughter,, it saddens me deeply to hear the news about him not being here too BUT please let them know they are in our thoughts and prayers..

I too wanna thank him for his service of protecting our way of life!! And thank you too KIC for all the assistance you are doing for the same!! Prayers Up for your whole family!

Puc

[rbig1]

don't put to much stalbill in fuel. follow directions on bottle. at work they over used the product 3x amount. had to rebuild all carbs and replace one fuel pump. that stuff sets up like cement. good stuff when used correct.

[MiCarl]

I absolutely would NOT start the bike until it's going back into service. You'll be putting combustion byproducts in the oil and moisture in the pipes.

 

If you treat the fuel and take care of the battery there is no reason to start it.

[KIC]

Thanks guys for all the great information !

 

The bike, unfortunately, is staying back in North Carolina. I will be back there and will prep it for storage since he will be extremely busy getting ready, both his unit and family.

 

I will be buying his first year here on the forum since it will give him something to read when he has free time over there. He spent a lot of time on it while he was here reading all about the bikes.

 

He is really excited about getting 1Roosters beautiful orange speed machine. Bummed that he can't ride it right away. I will be going back just before he returns so I can get it out of "storage".

 

I will pass the thanks on, but I'm sure he will read them himself real soon.

[1rooster]

Thanks guys for all the great information !

 

The bike, unfortunately, is staying back in North Carolina. I will be back there and will prep it for storage since he will be extremely busy getting ready, both his unit and family.

 

I will be buying his first year here on the forum since it will give him something to read when he has free time over there. He spent a lot of time on it while he was here reading all about the bikes.

 

He is really excited about getting 1Roosters beautiful orange speed machine. Bummed that he can't ride it right away. I will be going back just before he returns so I can get it out of "storage".

 

I will pass the thanks on, but I'm sure he will read them himself real soon.

 

 

As for thanking him for his service I will do that in person when he shows up Saturday to pick up the bike.After 23 years in the Army I can relate to those unexpected deployments.As for storing the bike I never did anything to mine other than stabil in the gas.A few years ago I had 4 bikes of which 3 had plates on them.The 86 sat in the garage for 2 years.I hooked a battery tender to it for a couple days then checked the oil fired it up

checked tire pressure then took it on a 20 mile ride.It gets pretty cold up here in the mountains and I have never prepped a bike for storage.

[KIC]

As for thanking him for his service I will do that in person when he shows up Saturday to pick up the bike.After 23 years in the Army I can relate to those unexpected deployments.As for storing the bike I never did anything to mine other than stabil in the gas.A few years ago I had 4 bikes of which 3 had plates on them.The 86 sat in the garage for 2 years.I hooked a battery tender to it for a couple days then checked the oil fired it up

checked tire pressure then took it on a 20 mile ride.It gets pretty cold up here in the mountains and I have never prepped a bike for storage.

 

 

I'm sure he will call you. I think he has to change to Sunday if that will work. Schedule is kinda screwy right now. I'll make sure he connects with you ASAP. Thanks for your help in all this.

[1rooster]

I'm sure he will call you. I think he has to change to Sunday if that will work. Schedule is kinda screwy right now. I'll make sure he connects with you ASAP. Thanks for your help in all this.

No Problem

[videoarizona]

I concur with full tank, Stabil, tire pressure, on stand, block exhaust for mice, Battery Tender on battery or take battery out and put in house. Properly charged battery will not freeze.

 

Shame the orange beastie isn't staying out here in AZ, I'd volunteer to help you ride her!

 

OH! Thank his family for their service!!!

david

Edited October 16, 2014 by videoarizona
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[Brake Pad]

drop moth balls or flakes around the bike, so no little animals, decide to make that bike a winter home:thumbsup2:

[dacheedah]

Marine stabil, double for storage with full tank of fresh gas. If you aren't sure if there are additives in the gas drain and add all fresh. Run the bike to make sure the treated gas is in the carbs. I would do all of my service in the fall and the next if close enough in miles and when done clean and cover with the bike on a tender so it's ready for a long ride.