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bsteinma

Discussion Starter · Mar 31, 2010

I have an 650 custom that I recently took out of storage. I haven't ridden it much (about 30 miles) since removing it from storage and it rode fine the day it was removed and sat for about 2 weeks until I was able to ride it again. When riding and switching gears it gets really quiet (compared to normal) and sounds like it wants to stall. I did have it stall a couple times on me the other day while doing this and it sounded like it wanted to stall anytime I had to sit long at a stop light and let it idle. I'm not sure if I'm warming it up improperly or what is wrong. It was stored with a full tank of stabilized fuel. I recently removed the tank to access stuff underneath if that could elude to anything. Could it be that I need to clean my carburetors? or what else might it be?

Thanks,
bsteinma

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Sugar Bear

· #2 · Mar 31, 2010

A good first and easy thing to do, especially after a period of storage, would be a tank of fresh gas with a treatment of tryed and true Sea Foam, if it's nothing severe, I think a half can or so for a full tank. The stuff is a great cleaner for carbs and fuel systems, I use Lucas with good results also. Hope this can help you.

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farmalldanzil

· #3 · Mar 31, 2010

sea foam

I'm no fan of stabilizers. But i know that SEA Foam works well. I have use it in my tractors and left them in the field for 6/8 months, go out in the spring time and work them like dogs for 14hr a day for two weeks at a time. used sea foam.

Besides you can get it a wally-eees-worlds

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DMTJOY

· #4 · Apr 3, 2010

After reading all of the posts having problems after storage. This E10 fuel that we are being forced to use breaks down with in 45 days of pumping. I am thinking that maybe it is best to drain all fuel and store with the tank and carbs empty. Then upon recommisioning fill with fresh fuel. But this is just my 2 cents worth.

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bsteinma

Discussion Starter · #5 · Apr 6, 2010

Thanks everyone for the great advice. After using up the gas stored in the tank through winter I have not had any more issues with the bike. I will keep all of your suggestions in mind for next time I store the bike.

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bsteinma

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