Quote from: msincredible on November 11, 2008, 12:16:08 AM
At 1 atm.




Just messin with ya

Crankcase isn't really pressurised....

Isn't it actually at a slight vacuum, meaning that water would boil at an even lower temp?

Stop trying to prove your previous statement...

Quote from: NAKID on November 11, 2008, 09:06:27 AM
Crankcase isn't really pressurised....

Yeah but it will depend on the local altitude too.

bit of an urgent response needed on this one. hopefully someone who knows better will be on soon...
say i want to do some work on my bike this winter that may require lifting/propping of the tank... (which i will be doing for sure)...
should i still fill the tank all the way? or should it be about half full so i dont have to worry about spill when i lift the tank?

Quote from: corey on November 11, 2008, 03:16:03 PM
bit of an urgent response needed on this one. hopefully someone who knows better will be on soon...
say i want to do some work on my bike this winter that may require lifting/propping of the tank... (which i will be doing for sure)...
should i still fill the tank all the way? or should it be about half full so i dont have to worry about spill when i lift the tank?

If you can, it'd be a good idea to drain the tank if you're going to prop it up so that the hinged area doesn't get overstressed (and crack and eventually leak). A full tank propped up isn't the best for the hinged area. After the work is done, refill the tank. (my opinion anyway)

right.
well, i'm not going to be LEAVING it propped up.
i'm just doing some minor work, like moving some wiring, removing the crank case breather tank, etc. etc.
nothing thats going to require the tank to be up for days at a time. i have about a 2/3 full tank right now, i think im just going to add some stabilizer and continue as planned. if i need to add fuel later when it gets even colder, i guess i can do that..

Quote from: corey on November 11, 2008, 03:54:01 PM
right.
well, i'm not going to be LEAVING it propped up.
i'm just doing some minor work, like moving some wiring, removing the crank case breather tank, etc. etc.
nothing thats going to require the tank to be up for days at a time. i have about a 2/3 full tank right now, i think im just going to add some stabilizer and continue as planned. if i need to add fuel later when it gets even colder, i guess i can do that..

On my 98 carbed monster, If I prop up the tank gas will flow out the overflow onto my floor.  If your tank is full it might be easier to remove it rather than drain it. 

Quote from: akmnstr on November 11, 2008, 10:07:25 PM
On my 98 carbed monster, If I prop up the tank gas will flow out the overflow onto my floor.  If your tank is full it might be easier to remove it rather than drain it. 

hmm, thats a good point. i guess these tanks are just as easy to remove as they are to prop up.
i'll figure it out im sure. for now i just topped her off (because it was apparently EMPTY) and added some Sta-bil.
I'll worry about it when the time comes.
I figure if i let it run for a half hour each week, by the time i go to do some work, it should be down a good amount.

Just move the bike into my dining room for the winter. I drain the tank instead of filling it up since it stays in a warm, dry area... Plus, less fumes that way. Except I put new tires on last month and didn't get much time to wear them in, so they're basically brand new. Now my house smells like a tire rack. Good times.

QuoteNow my house smells like a tire rack. Good times.

Sweeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeet

Better than glade

You can now fart in your house and new one will know the difference

The biker home decor and scent

Quote from: akmnstr on November 12, 2008, 08:35:43 AM
Sweeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeet

Better than glade

You can now fart in your house and new one will know the difference

The biker home decor and scent

i love the smell of fresh rubber in the morning. Thats why i have armorall fresh rubber trees all over my room(or a new tire sitting in the corner)

obligatory "why would you stop riding?" response.


i was always told to put the bike on stands and drop the pressure of the tires to half. not sure of the reasoning, but it's what i was told. now i see recommendations for inflating thema ll the way...what gives howie?

Quote from: KnightofNi on November 12, 2008, 09:08:31 AM
obligatory "why would you stop riding?" response.

Location, location, location... Freezing cold temps, freezing cold tires, salt/sand all over the roads. I know a lot of guys ride year round up in the Northeast but I'm not one of them. I guess I could go out and buy a bunch of cold-weather riding gear but I'm going to save that money and put it into upgraded internals for my front forks. 

Quote from: Toucan on November 12, 2008, 10:06:17 AM
Location, location, location... Freezing cold temps, freezing cold tires, salt/sand all over the roads. I know a lot of guys ride year round up in the Northeast but I'm not one of them. I guess I could go out and buy a bunch of cold-weather riding gear but I'm going to save that money and put it into upgraded internals for my front forks. 

that works.

and i'm one of those guys. it's part of the reason i bought a dual sport.