winter storage

[Sebastian]

Quick question. If I am storing my bike indoors in a heated space over the winter do I need to take out the battery and empty the gas tank?

[LibertineAudrey]

Fill the gas tank, put some fuel stabilizer in it (as per directions), and run it for five or ten minutes to get some of the stabilizer mixed through.

I personally don't pull my battery anymore, but it doesn't hurt to go ahead and do so, so... maybe you should. It's one of those "Do as I say, not as I do" things.

That's pretty much how mine go away for the winter anyways and they're in an unheated garage.

[Rick]

I just leave battery in and start it once a month or so.

[jbcollier]

Here's what I do:

Drain tank, drain carb, pull plug and squirt in a few drops of either two stroke oil or automatic transmission fluid. Give engine a couple of slow kicks. Replace plug. Hook up battery to trickle charger.

[Captainwhoopass]

I've heard some people drain the tank, I've also heard it recommended to fill it completely. I fill mine up all the way and add fuel stabilizer and it seems to work for me.
I strongly recommend a trickle charger to prolong your battery life. Unless you ride through the winter, simply starting the scooter will not give your battery a sustainable boost throughout the season and you may have issues come spring. A charger will set you back around $30 (compared to $70 for a new battery) and it's simple enough to remove the battery and put it back in if you are feeling the need for a mid-winter ride.
Its also a good idea to overfill your tires if your going to leave it sit for prolonged periods of time.

[Rick]

Forgot to mention my heated attached Garage is kept at room temperature all year round that might help me a bunch.