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K7 Whats the Best Petrol ? Also Tips for Winter Storage ?
Greebo:
Thanks for the reply guys.
Problem with filling the tank is its a 5 gallon Alloy tank :o, my bike is a café racer build, don't fancy leaving 5 gallon in it for 5/6 months...
The petrol I use is Shell V-Power..99RON... http://www.shell.co.uk/motorist/shell-fuels/shell-v-power-nitro-plus/shell-v-power-nitro-plus-unleaded.html
obviously theres no problem with corrosion setting in the tank with it being alloy
I think I will go for emptying the tank & the carbs,
If I run the Engine with the fuel tap switched Off until it Stops will that be enough to drain the float bowl ?
Cheers
Greebo
mike the bike:
I always drain my tank over the winter and leave the filler cap open to prevent condensation. I run the engine until it runs out of juice and then drain the float bowls, leaving the drain cocks open. Leave some blue roll under the carbs to catch any remaining drips. After a few months of hibernation, with some fresh juice, it starts straightaway
MarkCR750:
Last winter there were only 3 weekends that I couldn't ride I.e when it snowed or rained constantly, the rest of the time there was at least one afternoon or morning during the weekend where the roads were dry, and that's in Derbyshire which isn't exactly tropical 😀, so I agree with Haynes66 just keep riding!, during the few weeks when there is dried salt on the road just clean the bike well when you get back, it's a shame to leave them locked away unused IMHO. Here's a shot of my 15 year old XJR which has been used over the last 3 winters by me, no corrosion whatsoever.
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Greebo:
--- Quote from: mike the bike on September 25, 2015, 06:02:25 PM ---I always drain my tank over the winter and leave the filler cap open to prevent condensation. I run the engine until it runs out of juice and then drain the float bowls, leaving the drain cocks open. Leave some blue roll under the carbs to catch any remaining drips. After a few
Excuse my ignorance, this is my first CB 750 K & first Carb' bike for 10 years , how do I identify the drain screws, I see the 4 overflow pipes so must be around there somewhere.. :o... ::)
Cheers
Greebo.
PS >> I have now found the screws & sorted it...thanks guys !!
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mike the bike:
My bikes 40 years old, I spent lots of time and money restoring it after being nicked and wrecked so I don't want the winter crud ruining all my hard work. I bought a 650 Katana as a winter hack but I'm restoring that as well (l know, I can't help it) although not to the same standard.
Because I have a company van, I don't ride as much as I'd like anyway
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