Gas stabilizer for scooter storage: for what duration of non-use is it required?

[AaronPDX]

In other words, what's the maximum number of weeks or months that one can leave a scooter unused? What are the long-term risks to (a) battery and (b) scooter generally for leaving it unused for, say, 1 month?

[Mr. Paul]

For one month I would put some Seafoam in the tank and put it on a battery trickle charger. Make sure you run it to get the Seafoam circulated through the scooter. That should do the trick.

[eamartin]

I agree with Mr. Paul on both counts.  I use a smart charger to keep the battery in good shape.  And in 1 month, ethanol fuel can degrade and cause problems.  I add stabilizer in the recommended ratio, go for a spin, turn my fuel valve to the "off" position and let the bike idle until it stops running (no more fuel in the carb bowl).  On a bike without a conventional petcock (no "off" position) about all you can do is ride the bike until you are confident that the stabilized fuel has circulated throughout the fuel system.   

[AaronPDX]

Thanks Mr Paul and eamartin! I will get some Seafoam. 

I have no idea if my GV250 has an accessible fuel valve -- any advice on that? So I'm inclined to just go on a mile or so cold ride to let it mix through. Sound adequate?

[de dee]

  PUT THE SEAFOAM IN FIRST , and fill up the tank, that will mix the gas up, then go for a ride for 15 Min. , 

[AaronPDX]

Oy, good idea and thanks de dee, but I just filled it with gas before I saw your post! I have the Seafoam now but haven't added it yet...

[de dee]

  OK ride for a 1/2 hour ,. 

[beermak]

I believe you wont be able to close the fuel petcock. Empty the carb bowl with the screw!



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