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Storage Advice needed

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sandy

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I've just been notified that I'll be getting a posting aborad in a year or so.
Strangely, the thing uppermost in my mind is what to do with my V7 Racer.
If it was just any old bike, I'd sell it, but since that is just not an option, I need to get advice on how best to store my bike for a period of about two years.
It's going to be in a dry garage, but what other things should I do.
Any advice welcome
 
For the length of time (2 years) I would completely drain the fuel system including the fuel pump and injectors. Also remove the battery. Place fresh oils in the engine transmission and rear end. Also when parking the bike I'd try to keep the tires out of contact with the ground or concrete. There are also storage bags available for motorcycles and I'd put it in one with a good desiccant to keep everything dry.
 
Wax it, as an extra layer of protection.

However there are two theories on waxing for storage;

1) Wax and buff as normal

2) Wax, but don't buff. Leave the heavy unbuffed wax on.
 
Make sure you kiss her goodbye and gently hug her so she knows you will miss her. :D
 
If you were not on the other side of the pond I would be glad to store her for you and make sure she got regular exersize till you get back :D :lol:
 
In addition to John's comments around battery, oil etc, if the storage location is not heated I would blanket the lovely in a breathable material. You certainly do not want condensation building up.
 
You could squirt some oil in the cylinders -- or better, spray some fogging oil in them -- and then rotate the engine a couple of strokes by hand (using the rear wheel). Fogging oil is available wherever outboard motors are sold.

You might also spray some ACF-50 anticorrosion formula on surfaces that might corrode. (But keep it off paint.) Available here: http://www.aircraftspruce.com/catalog/cspages/acf50.php
 
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