Posted:  25 Oct 2008 22:39   Last Edited By: JacobsBuell	[?]
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Hey guys, I got another question for you all.  I'm gonna be leaving over seas for a year, and I'm wondering how i should store my 08 'bolt.  i.e. should it be full of gas with gas stabilizer; up on stands to prevent flat spots on my tires; battery unplugged; I need some advice.

Posted:  25 Oct 2008 23:02	[?]
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Definately unplug your battery and tape off the ends of your cables.

Posted:  25 Oct 2008 23:11   Last Edited By: 1001yos	[?]
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In addition to the above: -Use fogging oil to kill the engine (remove air filter to do so) -Deflate tires to half pressure -Overfill oil resevoir (on transmission and drain excess before next use) -Possibly spray fogging oil down cylinders and turn engine over by hand 2 or 3 revolutions Been doing this every winter and have had good spring start-ups

Posted:  25 Oct 2008 23:53   Last Edited By: JacobsBuell	[?]
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I'm unfamiliar will fogging oil? Is there a certain brand that you recommend? Is that found at a bike shop or automotive store?

Posted:  25 Oct 2008 23:55   Last Edited By: Trill	[?]
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I add some seafoam to gas and oil run for a couple mins, roll bike onto pices of carpet then hook up battery tender and cover.  WOrked great but for a year I would go with the above lol

Posted:  26 Oct 2008 04:21	[?]
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When I stored mine for my overseas trip, which ended up being a bit longer than a year   I filled up my tank with good clean gas, added stabil, changed the oil, deflated tires to a little over half, and disconnected battery...took me three tries before she started right up...granted that was my harley, but they're pretty close.  good luck.

Posted:  26 Oct 2008 04:29	[?]
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Fogging oil can be purchacesd through an autoparts store, or a marine supply.  It is kind of a lightish aerosol oil that you spray directly into a running engine's intake untill the motor quits.  <give it a little gas while you spray it in an when you see the exhaust smoke change colour, spray extra hard and stop throttling.>  This will protect the valves pistons, cylinders, and rings against gremlins.  Spraying directly into the cylinder is good too.

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