Exactly my thoughts...delvryboy wrote: No comments from the Floridian.
Winterizing? - semi
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Re: Winterizing? - semi
1998 FZR600
All Original, except for a custom saddlebag set up. A machine shop buddy of mine seamlessly fitted two GS bags on the rear end for last summers ride.
30,000+ odo
All Original, except for a custom saddlebag set up. A machine shop buddy of mine seamlessly fitted two GS bags on the rear end for last summers ride.
30,000+ odo
Re: Winterizing? - semi
In the ever-off-topic random thoughts thread reelrazor mentioned using fogging oil for prep before winter storage.
Anyone have experience with this, or is a tablespoon of oil in each cylinder sufficient?
Anyone have experience with this, or is a tablespoon of oil in each cylinder sufficient?
1998 FZR600
All Original, except for a custom saddlebag set up. A machine shop buddy of mine seamlessly fitted two GS bags on the rear end for last summers ride.
30,000+ odo
All Original, except for a custom saddlebag set up. A machine shop buddy of mine seamlessly fitted two GS bags on the rear end for last summers ride.
30,000+ odo
Re: Winterizing? - semi
I feel that fogging or putting oil in the cylinders is overkill, unless you are prepping your bike for an extended storage of years. I don't think it is likely that piston rings will stick to cylinder walls in only a few months, especially if you use a good quality engine oil in your crankcase.WSM wrote:In the ever-off-topic random thoughts thread reelrazor mentioned using fogging oil for prep before winter storage.
Anyone have experience with this, or is a tablespoon of oil in each cylinder sufficient?
Re: Winterizing? - semi
Our engines stop with two cylinders at or near tdc and two at or near bdc.
the two that finish low will have scraped any excess oil off the bore on their way down.
Ever seen how fast a film of oil develops on a steel cylinder liner? When you hone them and warm soapy water wash them, you need to dry them and oil them within about 10 minutes or a visible rust forms. I figure two, three(four?) months of cold storage.....$4 can of fogging oil and a set of spark plugs come spring? It's a no brainer.
the two that finish low will have scraped any excess oil off the bore on their way down.
Ever seen how fast a film of oil develops on a steel cylinder liner? When you hone them and warm soapy water wash them, you need to dry them and oil them within about 10 minutes or a visible rust forms. I figure two, three(four?) months of cold storage.....$4 can of fogging oil and a set of spark plugs come spring? It's a no brainer.
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