1. 4 Stroke Husqvarna Motorcycles Made In Italy - About 1989 to 2014
     TE = 4st Enduro & TC = 4st Cross

old fuel

Discussion in '4 Stroke' started by jcarlson9, Feb 20, 2010.

  1. jcarlson9 Husqvarna
    AA Class

    Location:
    azusa
    my 08 te450 has been sitting almost two months.Hopefully ill be riding next week.It has about 1/2 tank of gas[with the ims tank]Is it ok to fill it up and ride or should i siphion out as much as i can,then fill up ?:D
    jcarlson9, Feb 20, 2010
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  2. huskyte310 Husqvarna
    AA Class

    Location:
    Westchester New York
    Husqvarna Motorcycle:
    09/te310
    Two months. That is it. I go the hole winter with no problem.
    huskyte310, Feb 20, 2010
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  3. HuskyDude Moderator

    Location:
    BC, Canada
    Husqvarna Motorcycle:
    13/TR650
    Other Motorcycles:
    10/EC300, 76/TY175
    Not that going a whole winter is a good thing...:lol:
    If it was mixed for two stroke it would be pushing it.

    Two months will be fine just add some new when you get a chance.
    HuskyDude, Feb 20, 2010
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  4. Dirtdame Administrator

    Location:
    Rock Springs Wy
    Husqvarna Motorcycle:
    11 WR300,13 WR125,18 FE501
    Other Motorcycles:
    17 Beta Xtrainer
    I always add some Sta-bil to all my fuel and make sure that the carbs are drained after each ride. I have had fuel sit in the fuel tanks for four months without any problems this way.
    Dirtdame, Feb 20, 2010
    #4

  5. Bagman Husqvarna
    A Class

    Location:
    Louisville, Kentucky
    Fill it up with fresh gas [premium] & you will be fine. :thumbsup:
    Bagman, Feb 23, 2010
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  6. audible Husqvarna
    B Class

    Location:
    Temecula
    Fuel issues...

    I was lectured/informed by a "Master Marine (Volvo-Penta) Mechanic" :notworthy:a few months ago about fuels when the family FourWinns had major fuel system issues. He went into great detail about current laws/mixtures/water content (yes there is water in fuel)/and shelf life (2 weeks for most brands), etc.. Much went over my head. :excuseme: You can read these to start:

    Star, I use this in my boat now: http://www.starbrite.com/whatsnew/STAR BRITE ethanol p3072D2.pdf

    Seafoam, I have used this for years in my car/bikes/even lawn mower:
    http://www.webbikeworld.com/sea-foam/

    Last, he said that Chevron (he does not own stock ;)) is the best formulated fuel for boats and recreational vehicles. Longest shelf life and burns well. Use the Super.

    That's my $0.02:cheers:
    audible, Feb 23, 2010
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  7. JPinNC Husqvarna
    AA Class

    Location:
    North Carolina
    Husqvarna Motorcycle:
    2009 TXC250
    Other Motorcycles:
    2009 KTM 300 XC-W
    The March issue of Dirt Bike mag had a short article about fuel. The same article briefly discussed Starbrite Startron fuel additive. Had never heard of it before. Apparently it is better known in the marine world. Might have to give it a try. I have always used Stabil.

    I have heard good thing about Chevron Fuel as well because of the Techron additive. Unfortunately in the area where I live and ride, it is hard to find a fuel station that doesn't sell E-10. In addition, I don't think that plus and premium moves much around here (especially in this economy), so I am not sure that it is even that fresh coming out of the tank. I have definitely gotten bad premium a few times.
    JPinNC, Feb 23, 2010
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