roosterxp
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Post by roosterxp on Sept 26, 2017 15:45:01 GMT -7
Well unfortunately it's getting close to that time of year when the white stuff starts flying..depressing I know...
I'm wanting to get the bike completely off the ground. Can the frame sliders hold up the weight of the machine if i make a stand using 2x4s? Is there a way to hold the bike off the ground from the bottom? I am wanting the suspension and tires off the ground for the months it's put away. Also what do you guys do to the motor before storage?
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Post by evitzee on Sept 26, 2017 15:53:22 GMT -7
I wouldn't jack up the bike via the bottom of the engine, too much stress. And I'm not sure of the wisdom in trying to use the frame sliders, those are stressed bolts knitting the engine and frame together. To do it right I'd use a rear and a front stand to get both wheels off the ground. It's also a much more stable arrangement and the bike is designed to be lifted that way. Be sure to put Stabil in the tank and the battery on a Battery Tender. I wouldn't do anything special to the engine or oil. In the spring you can change the oil and filter in preparation for the spring/summer riding seasons.
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Post by Deleted on Sept 27, 2017 9:25:42 GMT -7
Everything he said ^ I also fill the tank all the way full. Invest in a set of stands. I have a Pitbull forward handle rear stand and it allows you to stand next to the bike when lifting it instead of behind it like a traditional stand. I also use a Motea ConStand; fz10.org/thread/936/motea-constand-high-value-toolIf you really want to go cheap, you can run a piece of drill rod through the front and rear axles and use those to support the bike on jackstands. I'd get the thickest piece of rod that will fit through the axles. You can get them for a few bucks in 3ft sections from Fastenal or Grainger. |
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Post by RedAndBlack on Sept 27, 2017 9:35:23 GMT -7
Just something to consider with frame sliders. There's been a lot of R & D into frame sliders and a lot of the sliders are designed to give way during an impact as to not flip the bike and cause more damage. All 3 of my track crashes my frame sliders bent or gave way at least a little bit.
To put 400+ pounds on them indefinitely for the winter might not be a good idea. I would get stands instead, including a triple tree front stand rather then the front stand that lifts from the forks.
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Post by evitzee on Sept 29, 2017 10:30:48 GMT -7
I have a Pitbull forward handle rear stand and it allows you to stand next to the bike when lifting it instead of behind it like a traditional stand. I have the forward handle Pitbull stand, too. My previous bikes, FJR, FZ6 and FZ1 had built in centerstands so the FZ-10 is the first bike I've had in a long while that didn't have one from the factory. The forward handle stand is a lot more confidence inspiring as you can stand next to the bike and you can keep your left hand on the left grip while you place the stand's lift points in the frame spindles that you have to install as well (they just screw in). Then you just push down on the handle and the bike pops right up and is rock solid. A paddock stand is a convenient way to perform day to day maintenance like checking oil level, changing oil, check/adjust chain, lube chain, etc. It's a must, imo. |
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daveinwoodland
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Post by daveinwoodland on Sept 30, 2017 9:29:21 GMT -7
Personally I have issues with trying to treat fuel for what ever reason. I have used Stabil and Seafoam at various times with limited success but I guess your MMV.
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Post by evitzee on Sept 30, 2017 15:07:28 GMT -7
Personally I have issues with trying to treat fuel for what ever reason. I have used Stabil and Seafoam at various times with limited success but I guess your MMV. I use Fuel Med Rx (recommended and sold by Yamaha dealers). During riding season I put 1 oz in the tank every fillup, if the bike is going to sit for any length of time (>6 weeks) I'll dose it with 4 ozs. It stabilizes the fuel and helps prevent corrosion. Have never had any problems with fuel issues, when I get back from vacation it starts right up and runs fine with the fuel that has been in it since I last rode it. I figure if Yamaha recommends it it won't hurt the machine. |
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Post by mattjohnson491 on Sept 30, 2017 18:51:22 GMT -7
Personally I have issues with trying to treat fuel for what ever reason. I have used Stabil and Seafoam at various times with limited success but I guess your MMV. I use Fuel Med Rx (recommended and sold by Yamaha dealers). During riding season I put 1 oz in the tank every fillup, if the bike is going to sit for any length of time (>6 weeks) I'll dose it with 4 ozs. It stabilizes the fuel and helps prevent corrosion. Have never had any problems with fuel issues, when I get back from vacation it starts right up and runs fine with the fuel that has been in it since I last rode it. I figure if Yamaha recommends it it won't hurt the machine. I am stationed in south texas and just hoon 12 months out of 12 sans hurricane/floods/tornados |
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Post by daveinwoodland on Oct 5, 2017 12:05:37 GMT -7
I use Fuel Med Rx (recommended and sold by Yamaha dealers). During riding season I put 1 oz in the tank every fillup, if the bike is going to sit for any length of time (>6 weeks) I'll dose it with 4 ozs. It stabilizes the fuel and helps prevent corrosion. Have never had any problems with fuel issues, when I get back from vacation it starts right up and runs fine with the fuel that has been in it since I last rode it. I figure if Yamaha recommends it it won't hurt the machine. I am stationed in south texas and just hoon 12 months out of 12 sans hurricane/floods/tornados I'll have to check out Med Rx. Thanks |
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Post by mechie on Sept 29, 2020 5:13:15 GMT -7
Bumping an oldie here..
Is there any reason to be concerned with storing with the front on a head lift stand?
Will full fork droop cause issues over winter?
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Post by oskarz28 on Sept 29, 2020 7:59:59 GMT -7
Bumping an oldie here.. Is there any reason to be concerned with storing with the front on a head lift stand? Will full fork droop cause issues over winter? No issue. I stored my bike like that for ~1.5 years when I was working overseas. No issue with fork seals. |
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Post by bikeguyone on Oct 8, 2020 5:08:00 GMT -7
My 1st Gen FZ1 had a center stand and I made a wooden stand that used the frame sliders to hold the front wheel off the ground. I did that for 15 years with no problems or issues. For the 10 I have a Pit Bull forward handle rear stand and Woodcraft under fork pin lift front stand.
Way back in the 80’s I had an issue with a fogged oil site window in the spring so I always change the oil/filter for winter storage. I also add Stabil and attach a battery tender.
Ready to ride in the spring with no problems or issues.
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