Leaving a motorbike (scooter) parked without riding it for how long before problems arise?

[thurien]

On 11/27/2024 at 1:45 PM, bbi1 said:

How long is it ok to leave it parked there without it being started

 

it might be gone (nicked) after 30 minutes already, bolt it to the floor

[thurien]

On 11/27/2024 at 1:45 PM, bbi1 said:

How long is it ok to leave it parked there without it being started

 

it might be gone (nicked) after 30 minutes already, bolt it to the floor

[CallumWK]

On 11/27/2024 at 2:46 PM, Tropicalevo said:

My Yamaha Neuvo - three days and I had to kick start it (hard work).

 

That's known issue with the Neuvo. I have one as well.

[thurien]

On 11/27/2024 at 1:45 PM, bbi1 said:

How long is it ok to leave it parked there without it being started

 

it might be gone (nicked) after 30 minutes already, bolt it to the floor

[soi3eddie]

On 11/27/2024 at 6:45 AM, bbi1 said:

Due to some circumstance, I need to leave my motorbike (scooter) parked in the grond level undercover carpark of my condo building, which has great ventilation, if that makes any difference. How long is it ok to leave it parked there without it being started or ridden before there could be a change of any slightest problems? The petrol in the petrol tank is practically nearly completely full. Would it be fine to not touch the bike at all for a month then start it up like normal and it would start and ride like normal?

 

My Honda ADV150 gets parked in our condo basement garage unused for 6+ months each year. I disconnect the battery. On return a few weeks ago, I charged the battery overnight. The scooter then started perfectly first time. A full tank of fuel won't hurt. Be aware, that tyre pressures can be a problem so best to check before riding. 

 

Edited 22 hours ago by soi3eddie

[AndreasHG]

No issue at all. Back home, I leave my Harley parked for up to 9-12 months at a time, connected to a battery tender, with full tank and a chemical stabilizer diluted in the fuel. I lift it off the ground to prevent the tires from becoming oval and cover it with a breathable blanket.

 

But for one month (which happened a lot of times when I lived there) I wouldn't bother doing anything of what mentioned above.

[papa al]

1 hour ago, Lacessit said:

 

I used to store on old sedan as a hunting vehicle for 6- 9 months on a farm in outback New South Wales. Temperature extremes between frosts and 50 C. First thing I did when starting up was add a pint of methylated spirits ( ethanol ) to the gas tank.

 

Not the same.

If you added the Etol to the gasoline before storage,

you'd risk a gummy mess.

 

[Lacessit]

1 minute ago, papa al said:

Not the same.

If you added the Etol to the gasoline before storage,

you'd risk a gummy mess.

 

When has this happened to you?

[papa al]

17 hours ago, Lacessit said:

When has this happened to you?

5 5

Never.

The phenominum is well known.

Carbs are more susceptible than FI.

Ester based fuel stabilizers are better prophylaxis.

 ...  see Project Farm, YT.

[3,360,000 subscribers]

papa learns from others' experiences.

Up to you.

😉

Edited 3 hours ago by papa al

[Hummin]

I wouldnt worry much, but if you stay longer, then it is a good thing to disconnect your battery, and charge it when you come back. I wouldnt leave on service charge for several months. Every time I was gone for 3 months or longer, I serviced my big bikes, and after 6 months I would empty the tank and flush out old gasolin and put new back in. For a smaller bike, I wouldnt bother to much with any of that except if it was time for the annual service or  up to the service based on km whatever comes first. 

 

My biggest problem or happenend twice, was mouse eat my electric system, and had to replace parts of it. 

[Lacessit]

9 minutes ago, papa al said:

5 5

Never.

The phenominum is well known.

Carbs are more susceptible than FI.

Ester based fuel stabilizers are better prophylaxis.

 ...  see Project Farm, YT.

[3,360,000 subscribers]

papa learns from others' experiences.

Up to you.

😉

Prophylaxis is a term applied to the attempted prevention of disease.

 

None of your posts address the issue of condensation of water in a tank, separating from pure hydrocarbons, which are immiscible with water.

[papa al]

1 hour ago, Lacessit said:

Prophylaxis is a term applied to the attempted prevention of disease.

 

None of your posts address the issue of condensation of water in a tank, separating from pure hydrocarbons, which are immiscible with water.

 papa no want sick carburator.

5 5 .

OKay.:

1.  Totally filling the tank minimizes infiltration of atmospheric HOH.

 2.  Once some fuel evaporate then some air gets in,  and then

.changes/fluctuation in atmospheric pressure & temp introduce water into tank.

3.  In a pure hydrocarbon [gasolene] situation.

the immissable HOH  sinks to bottom of tank.

[Light-plane pilots drain the water off (sump the tanks) during pre-flight]

 

4. With gasohol [hydrocarbon + alcohol]

Etol dissolves the water

and mixture  sinks to bottom of tank.

This is the stuff that turns to gunk.

Chemical stabilizers are esters.

In lab: alcohol + carboxylic acid --> ester + water.

The reverse occurs in the tank and eliminates the free water:

HOH + the 'sacrificial' ester --> alcohol + carboxylic acid,

both of which combust just fine.

 

Sorry if papa has explained this poorly.