Winter fuel storage: full tank and stabiliser

Petrol degrades over a few months, and a partly empty tank also pulls moisture from the air. The result is rust inside the tank and a clogged fuel system in spring.

• Fill the tank to the brim with fresh petrol: less air means less condensation and rust.
• Add fuel stabiliser in the ratio given on its packaging. Pour it in before the petrol so it mixes well.
• Ride for 10 to 15 minutes so the treated fuel reaches the fuel rail or carburettor.
• Switch off the engine and close the fuel tap if the bike has one.
• Check the fuel cap and its seal so no water gets in.
• If you see rust in the tank or suspect fuel system trouble, take the bike to a workshop.