Fogging the bike for winter

[zombie]

Arcanum70 just reminded us it is close to the end of riding season for alot of you. I just copied my response to his post, and hope it helps here.

Fogging simply means leaving some sort of oil inside the cylinder (best done by running it thru)
And Bagging simply means covering the exhaust outlet, and air box intake (plastic bags are best)

Run ALL the fuel out of the bike, and add about 1/2 oz of either tranny fluid or Marvel to the last gallon before you do. It will smoke like a gang banger but it lubricates the rings/ cyl. walls for storage.
Change the oil BEFORE you store it so there is no acid in the case as well.

I believe in fogging, and bagging for cold climates more so than a weekly start up. Bagged it could last for decades, and fire right up when you put in a new plug, and fuel.

[boo]

I don't bother doing it with my scooter because I keep it on a battery tender and start and run it often.
I also use injector cleaner, fuel stabalizer, and octane booster in the off season.
I think fogging is a good idea if the owner cannot be around to start the scoot often.

[zombie]

I don't bother doing it with my scooter because I keep it on a battery tender and start and run it often.
I also use injector cleaner and octane booster in the off season.
I think fogging is a good idea if the owner cannot be around to strart the scoot often.

The bigger issue is stale fuel. Starting the bike for a few minutes will keep the mechanicals in shape but the fuel will still be 3 months old when you climb out of the snow bank in the spring. The other issue is condensation inside the fuel tank. The ethanol will absorb most of the water but it is still there. We all have had different methods for ever.
My preferred method is dry storage, and bagging.