[Wild-Bill]

This is relevant the same way submerging aluminum in water is relevant to prepping a bike for air shipment. Actually, we've sort of come almost full circle--back to talking about transportation!

[numus]

This is relevant the same way submerging aluminum in water is relevant to prepping a bike for air shipment. Actually, we've sort of come almost full circle--back to talking about transportation!

Exactly.. The point is don't remove aluminum oxide if it occurs during storage. It will only cause further oxidation of the underlying metal if you remove it.

[jippah]

alright, so for the kat;
1. run it dry with dosage of seafoam
2. D/C fuel lines
3. open tank cap to let leftovers evaporate out
4. coat tank with half-cup of motor oil

for the 636;
1. run it down with dosage of seafoam until the fuel light comes on
2. drain the fuel from the tank
3. D/C fuel lines
4. open tank cap to let leftovers evaporate out
5. coat tank with half-cup of motor oil


that sounds like something we can all collectively agree on?
what are the procedures for bringing them back to life once i get to the DC area?

[scottynoface]

For the 636 I would just drain the tank and lines and call it done...that's what I do every winter.winter

[jippah]

For the 636 I would just drain the tank and lines and call it done...that's what I do every winter.winter

that sounds reasonable. I see that you own a 2003 636, shouldnt be much different than mine... however they are different year styling.. :\
ever run into any issues i should look out for?