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11-08-11, 12:13 PM | #1 |
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Putting Curvy away - what to do?
I'm afraid my curvy's insurance runs out on the 23rd August, and I go to uni on the 20th Sept so I don't think it's viable to pay £240 insurance for a maximum of 4 weekends (work with family so get a lift to work). So I'm afraid, it's gonna have to go into hibernation!
What's the best way to do this? I can't see a fuel tap to switch off, or can't find the drain tap on my carbs. |
11-08-11, 12:16 PM | #2 |
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Re: Putting Curvy away - what to do?
tbh I'd still insure it even if its off the road, it might not get in a accident but it may still get damaged/stollen.
As regards storage, if its going away for a year I'd try get some paddock stands to get your tyres off the deck. Also let some air out of them while you're at it. Drain the petrol tank and run it until it cuts out, other than that I cant think of anything else to add. |
11-08-11, 03:38 PM | #3 |
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Re: Putting Curvy away - what to do?
There are some allen headed screws in the bottom of the carb bowls.
It depends on how long you're laying it up for and where though, if its going to be inside and for <1 year then I'd personally not bother with a lot of prep. If its going to be longer then there is a lot more to be done. At its simplest brim the tank, lube the chain, remove the battery and charge every 1-3 months. Pump up the tyres and move it regularly. If its going to be long term (1 year +)then: 1) Run it until it gets up to temp. 2) Shutdown and pretty much immediately block the exhaust 3) Drain the carbs. 4) Either drain the tank or brim it and use fuel stabiliser. 5) Change the oil. Overfill it with cheap oil and *DO NOT RESTART* 6) Remove plugs, stick some oil down the bores. Loosely refit plugs. 7) Disconnect all connectors and use some wd40 on them, use either dielectric grease or vasaline on them. Drain coolant, flush system and either refill with fresh or leave empty with cap off until dry then replace cap. 9) Lube the chain. 10) Remove the battery, charge every 1-3 months. Do not just leave on an optimate, IME they kill batteries if just left. If you must leave it with an optimate then turn it off and on again at least once a month if not every week. 11) Either pump up tyres and move regularly or stick on paddock stands. Ideally still spin the wheels, move the steering and use all the controls every now and then. When it comes to wanting it again, drain oil and fill to correct level. Fill coolant if left empty. Fit battery and check tyre pressures. Fill tank with fresh fuel and start. Don't forget to check wheel and head bearings though, they have a tendency of dying when laid up. Druid
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11-08-11, 05:37 PM | #4 |
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Re: Putting Curvy away - what to do?
Take it to uni, good roads up ere.
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With YC and Orose take it with you playground Yorkshire until November, off the road til Feb and enjoy the spring
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As regards SORN if it is declared SORN then it does not need eirther TAX, MOT or INSURANCE but it must not be put on the road even parked or you will be committing an offence.
you can find out more and declare sorn on the net at http://www.direct.gov.uk/en/Motoring...PRO=hp&CRE=pop |
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This was done to death a while ago EDIT: My eyesight is totally shot! Teejayexc correct before your post Dave Quote:
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No Andy you're wrong Just read what you posted; Quote:
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