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So i can keep my spree in a basement for the winter... should i drain the gas? anything specific i need to do for it to sit for 6 months?
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but some fuel stabilizer in the tank. that should be good
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Should the battery be disconnected or are they just throwaways?
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disconnected.
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i would also put some sea form in it to make sure that it get through the fuel system. i use to just start mine in the basement to make sure it still ran maybe for like 10 sec
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Post by salty »

I would drain the gas for safety sake. There is a furnace in your basement I assume. You may get away with out it but put that thing as far away from the furnace and water heater as possible.
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Don't forget to change the oil.
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Post by stillspeeding »

HAAA!! change what oil? its a 2 stroke :o
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lol. i think clocklaw has gotten to use to his big bikes.
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