Talking of stabilisers

[derek kelly]

Post of the year (which year?) goes to D&D

 

[Cougar377]

Post of the year (which year?) goes to D&D

It's not over yet (the year, that is .... not D&D's post).

 

[Squag1]

Forgot to take the pills again

 

[Dangerous Brian]

I could do with something like this for our little Polo. I can’t find anywhere that says if the thing has a catalytic converter or not.

Just ask your local ‘do as you likie’ and they will tell you

 

[DEG5Y]

From Worlds End Motorcycles

​ ​ For Classic Bikes Valvemaster, with its unique phosphorus formula, protects against valve seat recession under all driving conditions. Containing Etha-Guard ethanol stabiliser, that protects and enables use of ethanol E5 and E10 petrol in classic cars, motorcycles and pre-1996 petrol vehicles. For use with 95, 97, 98, 99, or higher octane ethanol E5 and E10 petrol. Protects your engine under all driving conditions, keeps fuel systems clean & protects against corrosion One 250ml bottle of Valvemaster™ treats 250 litres of fuel Not suitable for catalytic converters Part No. AI0959 RRP £14.35

Just to drag this back to topic.
I am lucky enough that for now I have a garage still selling E5, but for how long?
I know this has probably been discussed and I have heard that Honda were a little vague on the subject of which bikes would be OK with E10.
So is it advisable to start using the above wonder juice in the BIRD?

 

[Jaws]

Just to drag this back to topic.
I am lucky enough that for now I have a garage still selling E5, but for how long?
I know this has probably been discussed and I have heard that Honda were a little vague on the subject of which bikes would be OK with E10.
So is it advisable to start using the above wonder juice in the BIRD?

No mate.. not really.
All birds are fine on E10. The worth you might notice is a slight reduction in MPG

The problems start when you stand a vehicle up with E10 fuel in, as it is much more prone to gumming stuff up after a while

 

[johnboy]

Perhaps just drain the fuel out before hibernation?

 

[Jaws]

Perhaps just drain the fuel out before hibernation?

Not so easy for some folks though.. and unless you can be 100% sure you have it all out a splash left in is more likely to turn in to goo
The best answer to a lay up is:
Remove the battery and store it indoors ***

Brim the tank

Start the bike every 4 or 5 weeks and let it come up to temp.

Leave the bike covered with an old blanket or two

**
If you have an alarm fitted that goes off when the battery is disconnected go to a car scrap yard and buy a big old car battery
Stand it on some wood beside the bike and connect it up with a pair of cheapo jump leads
Advantage is you can leave the battery on a trickle charge without gear of ruining it and use the set up for your occasional start up