[Ducati] Long term storage

[Barbara]

Shaun C wrote:
Dear Shaun

   Bobbie at " Standing the Test of Time " Suggest spray olive oil as it
clings & doesn't run if properly applied , Of course the tank needs to 
be perfectly dry & cleaned
then sprayed lightly yet completely.Our Family put complete trust in 
Bobbie in these matters.
Bobbie has let me know that Crisco is actually the best of the spray 
Olive Oils.

The old timers talk about a mysterious  "stand oil " just for this 
purpose. I made a call to
Lavalle at the "House of Cranks" He suggested filling the crankcase with 
Mobil1, as a viable replacement
to the long ago "stand oil".

Of course you have a climate controlled enviroment to store your bike in?


Ciao






> I'm going to be putting one of my bikes in storage for what will 
> probably be more than a year.  I need to empty the gas tank and was 
> wondering what is recomended for "fogging it" to prevent rust.  I've 
> also been told to fill the crankcase up with as much oil as possibile. 
> Is this correct?  Any other advice?
>
> Thanks,
>
> Shaun C
> 99 996
> 99 VFR800
> 91 XR250L
>
>
>
> Ducati On Line thanks its sponsor and friend, Cycle Cat, maker of  
> some of the most beautiful products ever for Ducati's.
> Visit http://www.cyclecat.com/
>
> _______________________________________________
> Ducati mailing list
> Ducati at ducati.net
> http://list.ducati.net/cgi-bin/mailman/listinfo/ducati
> Mailto: art-portfolio at adelphia.net
>