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IMO, its not a good procedure to start the engine over the summer. Not for the fact of bad fuel but the fact of condensation from the air entering the engine and becoming trapped. This will cause rust or corrosion. Its better to have a full tank of fuel, Use a stabilizer (its not that expensive), Run the engine til the stabilizer gets through all the lines, Shut the fuel line off if possible, Fog the engine until it shuts off, spray some fogging oil down the spark plug holes and turn it over a few times, let it sit until you are going to ride again, then empty the tank and put fresh fuel in it.
I don't fully agree. With the two cylinder motor, (correct if wrong) one cylinder is always open on top. So what I'm saying is when the iron warms up in the day and cools of at night. The open cylinder will get condensation inside regardless.
I feel starting the engine will re-coat the inside of the motor with oil AND flush out any moisture.
Thoughts?
IMHO you should drain all gas out of the entire fuel system, especially important if you burn ethanol. Pour some 2 stroke on top of the pistons and pull the engine over a few times. DON'T start it up once in a while during the summer unless you get it up to operating temp. If you just start it up and run it for a few minutes you will get condensation in you cases and bearing pitting. In humid climates it's even worse.
Out east on the Tug Hill Plateau in N Y we have non ethanol hi test gas available at several on trail locations ..Luckily one is across from my snowmobile camp
(thats an adirondak term for house).I am still nervous about ethanol being in the fuel.I store with and combination of Sea Foam and Marine Stabil and fog, I add both throughout the riding season for mostly frozen gas line issues .Sea Foam is always cleaning my carbs and Marine Stabil in case I have to get regular fuel. Since i started this and I'm talking about small amounts , I have not had any issues. Sea Foam is a great fuel additive ..My wife just bought a used Scion TC . I just put a full bottle of Sea Foam in the tank . I had her take a ride in the car them let it sit overnight .Next day she noticed that the car was running smoother and seemed faster ..
Never trust anyone "who" ... just a gentle grammar reminder.Seafoam in all my stored gas powered engines......
I DO THE SAME FOR THOES IN THE IDAHO AREAWitchhunter Performance does a great job and is used the sled stuff.
They also give you a full report on what they were doing and what they are after the clean.
http://www.witchhunter.com/
About $20 each for peace of mind.