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How long is gas still "good" in a tank? Premium gas, pretty sure it's 10% ethanol.

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[–] JustAManOnAToilet 2 points 1 year ago (3 children)

Sitting for 3 months, FI bike (MT-09). Siphon out of the tank or run it?

[–] [email protected] 4 points 1 year ago (1 children)

3 months is no problem at all

[–] behohippy 3 points 1 year ago

I don't think the MT-09 needed premium either. Should be fine.

[–] [email protected] 2 points 1 year ago (2 children)

@JustAManOnAToilet @Fox
Put some Sea Foam (a brand, pretty easy to find) in the tank and let it sit for a while. Should clear up any problems with older gas. I've used for years for bikes and engines that have to sit for long periods

[–] BenHM3 1 points 1 year ago
[–] [email protected] 0 points 1 year ago

I wouldn't use Seafoam as a gasoline treatment after the Project Farm video I saw on it. There are other stabilizers I'd choose before it. If it's just a couple months then wouldn't add anything.