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Scooters - 125 to 300 => Grandvista 250 => Topic started by: AaronPDX on December 22, 2016, 07:10:22 AM

Title: Gas stabilizer for scooter storage: for what duration of non-use is it required?
Post by: AaronPDX on December 22, 2016, 07:10:22 AM

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?

Title: Re: Gas stabilizer for scooter storage: for what duration of non-use is it required?
Post by: Mr. Paul on December 22, 2016, 11:45:13 AM

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.

Title: Re: Gas stabilizer for scooter storage: for what duration of non-use is it required?
Post by: eamartin on December 22, 2016, 01:44:15 PM

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.   

Title: Re: Gas stabilizer for scooter storage: for what duration of non-use is it required?
Post by: AaronPDX on December 23, 2016, 07:13:43 PM

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?

Title: Re: Gas stabilizer for scooter storage: for what duration of non-use is it required?
Post by: de dee on December 23, 2016, 10:03:38 PM

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

Title: Re: Gas stabilizer for scooter storage: for what duration of non-use is it required?
Post by: AaronPDX on December 23, 2016, 10:11:22 PM

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...

Title: Re: Gas stabilizer for scooter storage: for what duration of non-use is it required?
Post by: de dee on December 23, 2016, 10:23:01 PM

  OK ride for a 1/2 hour ,. 

Title: Re: Gas stabilizer for scooter storage: for what duration of non-use is it required?
Post by: beermak on December 24, 2016, 01:54:49 PM

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



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