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No 50Rs allowed in Iraq
Posted: Sun Nov 02, 2008 7:07 pm
by NCPadgett
I am about to be deployed for about a year to Iraq and since I cannot take it with me, I am going to have to store my 1150R for over a year
Any suggestions besides change the oil and plug in the battery tender? Thanks for the help and be safe.
Re: No 50Rs allowed in Iraq
Posted: Sun Nov 02, 2008 7:22 pm
by snowprick
Re: No 50Rs allowed in Iraq
Posted: Sun Nov 02, 2008 7:25 pm
by OU812
I have heard just recently that the battery tender can dry out the battery. No expert on this but I wonder myself?
Re: No 50Rs allowed in Iraq
Posted: Sun Nov 02, 2008 7:32 pm
by NoRRmad
NCPadgett --
You be safe, too.
Re: No 50Rs allowed in Iraq
Posted: Sun Nov 02, 2008 7:41 pm
by owldaddy
Don't forget to fill the tank, add Stabil and run the engine for a minute till your sure the injectors have stabilized fuel in them. Plug in the tender, set it on the center stand and cover her up. Thanks for your service to our country. Be safe.
Don
Re: No 50Rs allowed in Iraq
Posted: Sun Nov 02, 2008 10:01 pm
by Dr. Strangelove
be safe, guy, and Godspeed
John
Re: No 50Rs allowed in Iraq
Posted: Mon Nov 03, 2008 7:51 am
by OU812
Prayers are with you. When you get back let's have a ride!
Steve
Re: No 50Rs allowed in Iraq
Posted: Mon Nov 03, 2008 2:31 pm
by riceburner
Hope you have a good tour.
Do you have a riding buddy who could take care of the bike for you - if I was leaving a bike that long, I'd be happier if it was getting occasionaly use - all it needs is an hours ride once a month.
(lets face it - that's all the riding MOST modern bikes get...
)
Re: No 50Rs allowed in Iraq
Posted: Mon Nov 03, 2008 2:35 pm
by Airman
OU812 wrote:I have heard just recently that the battery tender can dry out the battery. No expert on this but I wonder myself?
I think it does. I used to put mine on the tender every night, then at 6k found the battery dry and terminal corrosion. They're not supposed to do that, but there it was. I have the PC-680 in there now. Shouldn't have to worry now, eh ?
Re: No 50Rs allowed in Iraq
Posted: Mon Nov 03, 2008 2:39 pm
by owldaddy
OU812 wrote:I have heard just recently that the battery tender can dry out the battery. No expert on this but I wonder myself?
Hopefully he still has the stock gel cell. This shouldn't be an issue if he does.
Don
Re: No 50Rs allowed in Iraq
Posted: Mon Nov 03, 2008 4:13 pm
by Biff's R
My dad leaves his bikes for up to 6 months with a full tank of gas with Stabil in it, and plugged into a Battery Tender.
Stay Safe, and thanks in advance for your service.
Re: No 50Rs allowed in Iraq
Posted: Mon Nov 03, 2008 4:13 pm
by fj_pastor
Stay safe.
My best wishes are with you.
Re: No 50Rs allowed in Iraq
Posted: Mon Nov 03, 2008 5:56 pm
by wncbmw
Padgett - Good luck with the tour! Things are certainly quieter over there right now. My own son is a mountain biker, not a motorcyclist (yet!) but he improvised!
Maybe you can find something else to ride!
Due back this spring!
Re: No 50Rs allowed in Iraq
Posted: Fri Nov 07, 2008 6:26 am
by NCPadgett
Thanks for the information guys. chris
