VFR80025th Posted March 23, 2023 Share Posted March 23, 2023 With spring officially here. Weather is quite not there in T.O. but I'm already thinking my first ride. VFR has been asleep for 5 months. I change out my oil before I store the bike with fresh synthetic. Question: Do you change oil before or after storage? I prefer clean oil and then run it for 2 min before yanking the battery and storing. Here's to a safe riding season to all vfrdiscussion members. Ride safe. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Member Contributer DannoXYZ Posted March 23, 2023 Member Contributer Share Posted March 23, 2023 I like before storage. Just use it in spring. Oil hasn't changed since you've put it in right? Doesnt matter if it sat inside engine during that time or inside plastic jugs on shelf. BTW - Nice looking bike! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SubyRS Posted March 23, 2023 Share Posted March 23, 2023 Yes, oil can only get contaminated by use. It gets more contaminated by combustion gasses and wear particles when the engine is running. So sitting for months or years doesn't matter, save for wanting to baby our VFR's : ) I've never had to prepare my vehicles for storage before....wow 5 months off! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Member Contributer jefferson Posted March 23, 2023 Member Contributer Share Posted March 23, 2023 Changing oil is recommended before storage. There are acids the build up from moisture and such in the oil that can damage things if sitting with dirty oil. If a good synthetic and you only take long trips that burn off the moisture then you might not be affected by this. Plenty of short trips will make this situation worse. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
squirrelman Posted March 23, 2023 Share Posted March 23, 2023 BEFORE storage so acid doesn't attack metal or bearing surfaces, like this........ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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