davidreckitt Posted September 25, 2012 Share Posted September 25, 2012 Hi Could anyone who knows give advice for storing a motor for the medium to long term. I may not have to do it as I am selling this motor. But if it doesn't sell then Im going to wrap it up carefully and store it. What do i have to do to the motor to keep it in superb nick? The obvious: Empty fuel tank Take out the spark plug? Oil? Disconnect anything? Thanks for your help. David Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alan_k Posted September 25, 2012 Share Posted September 25, 2012 I would say: Empty fuel tank and clear carb of fuel if membrane type, running the motor till it stops when the tank has been emptied should suffice. (Anyone correct me please if this isn't the case) Just loosen the spark plug, don't remove as condensation could get into cylinder. Turn the engine over 1 revolution every 3-6 months to stop any sticking, put a squirt of two stroke oil down the plug hole if you think it needs it. Always store a wooden prop horizontally so the balance isn't disturbed with any moisture absorption. Lightly oil the muffler and exhaust if it's prone to rust, or respray with high temperature paint. That's all I can think of at the moment, Cheers, Alan Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
davidreckitt Posted September 25, 2012 Author Share Posted September 25, 2012 Thanks alan Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ganers Posted September 25, 2012 Share Posted September 25, 2012 If its long term a mate of mine used to drop the oil on his bike. Something about preventing sludge and also seal the exhaust with a cloth to prevent crawlies nesting. Don't know if it's needed but his bikes were always mint come summer. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
clivefreeman Posted September 25, 2012 Share Posted September 25, 2012 Fly it every flyable day then put it back into storage ! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
clivefreeman Posted September 25, 2012 Share Posted September 25, 2012 Fly it every flyable day then put it back into storage ! Sorry been on the wine !! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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