Filled to the brim or not - SV650.org

5hort5 · 03-02-10, 02:07 AM

What's the best way to keep you fuel tank in good condition?

Keep it full of fuel most of the time.
It doesn't matter as you wont get any condensation in there anyway. and even if you do it does no harm.

Does time matter? As in:

Keep it full if you are not riding for a week or two.
Empty it if away for extended periods - say a month?

???? - Thanks for the opinions.

03-02-10, 02:12 AM

Another thought...

Im going to paint the underside of mine, as it seems to be slowly corroding, why dont they do it anyway.

03-02-10, 08:08 AM

If it standing I'd keep it brimmed. You can buy fuel stabilisers as well, but I've never bothered with those. Never had any bother.

Mr Speirs · 03-02-10, 11:14 AM

Keep it full if leaving it for an extended period of time. Couple of weeks don't worry but a month + the I'd personally fill it to the brim.

Mainly to stop rust forming.

punyXpress · 03-02-10, 01:55 PM

Did you brim yours at Glossop, Britney ?

Mr Speirs · 03-02-10, 05:56 PM

Yup!!! It was 90% full!!!

fastdruid · 03-02-10, 05:58 PM

Brim it or drain it totally and seal with some desiccant inside.

Druid

03-02-10, 02:07 AM	#1
5hort5 Member Join Date: May 2006 Location: Newcastle Posts: 872	Filled to the brim or not What's the best way to keep you fuel tank in good condition? Keep it full of fuel most of the time. It doesn't matter as you wont get any condensation in there anyway. and even if you do it does no harm. Does time matter? As in: Keep it full if you are not riding for a week or two. Empty it if away for extended periods - say a month? ???? - Thanks for the opinions.

03-02-10, 02:12 AM	#2
beabert Guest Posts: n/a	Re: Filled to the brim or not Another thought... Im going to paint the underside of mine, as it seems to be slowly corroding, why dont they do it anyway.

03-02-10, 08:08 AM	#3
Scoobs Guest Posts: n/a	Re: Filled to the brim or not If it standing I'd keep it brimmed. You can buy fuel stabilisers as well, but I've never bothered with those. Never had any bother.

03-02-10, 11:14 AM	#4
Mr Speirs Member Mega Poster Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Northampton Posts: 2,218	Re: Filled to the brim or not Keep it full if leaving it for an extended period of time. Couple of weeks don't worry but a month + the I'd personally fill it to the brim. Mainly to stop rust forming. __________________ Smokey Black Burnty 02 - Racetech Smoulderlators + .90kg BBQ Springs, zx10r shockingly toasted, Conti Road Attacks heat up very nicely, R&G Crash Bungs but what f**king use are they, No Colour Matched Hugger, Flame Extenda, Beowulf Titainium Oval Flame Thrower.

03-02-10, 01:55 PM	#5
punyXpress Member Mega Poster Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Riding, North Posts: 2,664	Re: Filled to the brim or not Did you brim yours at Glossop, Britney ? __________________ Was: K2 naked in rapid yellow - gone to a better? place Now: Street Triple R

03-02-10, 05:56 PM	#6
Mr Speirs Member Mega Poster Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Northampton Posts: 2,218	Re: Filled to the brim or not Yup!!! It was 90% full!!! __________________ Smokey Black Burnty 02 - Racetech Smoulderlators + .90kg BBQ Springs, zx10r shockingly toasted, Conti Road Attacks heat up very nicely, R&G Crash Bungs but what f**king use are they, No Colour Matched Hugger, Flame Extenda, Beowulf Titainium Oval Flame Thrower.

03-02-10, 05:58 PM	#7
fastdruid Member Mega Poster Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: W Mids Posts: 2,037	Re: Filled to the brim or not Brim it or drain it totally and seal with some desiccant inside. Druid __________________ '00 SV700S - '94 RVF400R - '97 RVF400R - '88 VFR750F

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