Not riden my bike since the end of October and it's not been started (battery has been on trickle charge) I remember on the last run the fuel light came on just as I was about to get home I didn't refuel and parked the bike A mate has just suggested that I should of added fuel stabilser before laying up, should I now I put a few litres of fresh fuel in and add some stabiliser ? Can't see me getting out on the bike for at least another month . If yes what stabiliser should be used.
I Wouldn't bother with a stabiliser, just brim it with some V Power. The fuel in the tank will only now be starting to lose it's properties. Roll on the spring aye!!
I'd just put some Shell V power in , it wil freshen up the electolite in the old fuel . I never bother with stabilizer, just put a nip of 2stroke in Do you keep it in a dry garage Brad ? I wouldn't worry to much about it ,,,,,,, soon be biking season Edited to say as above
Agree, probably little benefit in adding stabiliser now, just put some fresh fuel in. Would consider it for next year though, full tank and some stabiliser before you lay it up. I use Wynns https://www.halfords.com/motoring/e...gNUa7L65BuCnQ4YUV_qK-e32hnDu0KWYaAkjMEALw_wcB
I was recommended Sta Bil on the thread here https://www.1000rr.co.uk/threads/cabin-fever-winter-blues.40585/page-2#post-541676 have put some in so will see how it goes. I doubt the MT will come out before April
I use the Honda fuel stabiliser and it says to add it to a full ta k and run the bike for five mins to get it into all the nooks and crannies....so you could add the fuel and stabiliser and run it up for 10-15 mins to get it round everywhere.
I normally use fuel stabiliser over the winter but forgot this time. Not sure I will bother again in the future after seeing this a few months ago. I think next time I will just brim it with Esso non-ethanol fuel..
I have used both sta- bil and motorex in the past. For just a month any fuel would do. If you want to make a fuss the checkout which high octane is ethanol free. I think texaco and bp might still be. Remember also high octane/ exotic goes off quicker
We'll all be using “super unleaded” soon anyway https://www.autoexpress.co.uk/news/104126/e10-petrol-be-uk-standard-wont-work-1m-older-cars