How do I drain my motorcycle gas fuel quickly?
aL1986 asked:
I'm trying to winterize my 2007 kawasaki ninja 250R but trying to figure out the fastest way to drain out the gas.
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I'm trying to winterize my 2007 kawasaki ninja 250R but trying to figure out the fastest way to drain out the gas.
Also, any other tips to prepare your motorcycle for winter would be helpful!
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Unplug the line from the tank.
Drill a hole at the bottum of the tank and when all the gas is drained take your chewing gum out of your mouth and plug the hole with it! Works every time…… LOL
Turn your petcock to the off position. Disconnect the fuel line. Hold a container under the petcock and turn the fuel on. This should drain most of the gas from your tank. But you don’t have to drain the gas. Just add some fuel stabilizer in with the gas.
You might want to get a battery tender for the battery.
Take the tank off and dump it out.
Open the cap and throw a lit match into it. Make sure there is plenty of ventilation, otherwise the fumes might make you sick.
Alternatively, you could use a straw to suck the gas out. Make sure you wear gloves if you do that, As gas can irritate your skin.
You could also try riding it down the interstate until it runs out of gas. Always wear a helmet when riding.
Good luck.
Why do you want it empty? Fill it up and put fuel stabilizer in it.
close pepcock off then remove hose to carb area then turn on into a bucket. to drain! tip up tank to get all gas out of tank… then remove pepcock tocheck filter and remove “junk’ on the filter let dry out before any other task is done…
an empty tank will collect condensation & rust, its better to add sta-bil then fill it with gas. if it sets more than 6 or 8 months drain the old gas & fill up with fresh before running it.
I’m assuming you have a steel tank.
Shut off the gas at the tank and let the bike run until it’s out of gas.
take off the line its not that hard
I would get some STA-BIL fuel stabilizer fill the tank with fuel. Run the engine for a while so that the stabilized fuel can get down in the carbs. Make sure that the tank is full. The fuller the tank the less chance of getting condensation in it. Then should you get one of the weird weather days when temps are near 50 or so you can break out the ninja for a quick ride.
A repair manual will give you all of the how-to information that you will need to perform these simple maintenance procedures. This manual will also tell you the correct filters to use when replacing filters and other components. You can also check with your dealer for additional how-to information to help you get your bike ready for storage.
Here are a few tips for preparing your motorcycle for winter storage.
1. Clean and wax the bike. A clean bike will keep grease, oil, dirt and corrosive materials from damaging the paint or parts of you motorcycle.
2. Park the bike in such a way that both tires are sitting on wood. This will protect the rubber from cracking or rotting. If the bike is outside for the winter months, you certainly do not want the rubber sitting on the ground where the tires can weather check or rot and crack.
3. Drain the oil and flush the crankcase. This will keep corrosive and gumming deposits from building up over the winter months. Replace the oil filter at this time while you are at it. You had just as well begin the spring with a new oil filter.
4. Lubricate the chain or shaft drive. This will prevent rust from forming that can damage the chain or shaft while the bike is in storage.
5. Drain the fuel from the fuel tank and the carburetor. Sediments in gasoline can clog fuel lines. Old fuel can create a harmful varnish on carburetor parts and fuel lines. Old gasoline can also get stringy, plugging carburetors and fuel line filters.
6. Go over the wiring. Run your fingers along all exposed wiring to check for cracks or breaks in the insulation. If any are found, repair or replace the defective wiring right away. While you are at it, be sure and check to make sure all wiring connections are corrosion free and tightly fitted together.
7. Disconnect and remove the battery. The battery will discharge during the winter months. The acid solution in the battery will freeze when the battery discharges. This freezing will crack or damage the battery case. You also want to make sure no one tries to start the bike while the crankcase is empty of oil.
8. Clean the battery cable connections. This is a good time to clean the battery cable connections and the battery posts. These connections can become glazed during use. Fine steel wool or a battery cleaner will brighten them back up. Once they are cleaned you can coat them with grease to seal them. This grease can be easily removed next spring.
9. Check the brakes. Check the wear on disc brakes and make sure the brake fluid reservoir is filled.
10. Clean or change the air filter. This is also a good time to clean and change the air filter.
11. Change your insurance policy. Most insurance companies offer special reduced rates for motorcycles that are in winter storage.