Planning for my next motorcycle, want to store my next one inside with me. Used to do this, but place was 3times biggers back then so i never noticed a smell. Considering removing the gas from motorcycle everyday before i bring inside my room. Id prefer manual over an automaticneeding batteries, but if you have experience with something then thats way more important to me. Looking at gas siphons and fluid pumps, but idk how long that will take and if ill get so tired of doing it everyday that i just stop removing the gas. Suggestions please, gas tank likely wont be more than 4-5gallons.
I say: Don’t bother draining it. just roll it inside. People who don’t understand won’t understand you having a bike inside anyway. Personally, I love the look of a bike in the living room, but throwing a cover of some sort over it should keep most fuel smells contained
You will cause way more smell trying to transfer gas around. Tarp it or park in like a mattress bag or something.
Racers put a t with a dry break quick coupler, I think they also wire a switch to the motorbike’s fuel pump relay and use that to empty it.
I think there are kits for some track oriented models.
What’s your concern? Smell, safety…?
Not sure on motorcycles but maybe get a non-vented cap or break the vent on an old cap? Just gotta remember to swap when you hit the heat.
Drive to empty tank. Tow it home and bring it in. 😂
You are going to create a bigger mess and stink messing around with pumps and removal. I would turn the fuel off and run the carb out if equipped then close the tank vent if possible.
I’d use a mityvac if I had to, but I wouldn’t do this. Why not leave it in the bike or leave the bike outside?
I can tell you right now, you’re going to get tired of it. That’s a ton of work. Not to mention, where would you store the gas? I just don’t think this is realistic to be honest.
This is the dumbest thing I’ve ever read on the subreddit ever
not only that, but an empty tank full of fumes will be far more combustible and dangerous than one full of gasoline. Neither one should be in your living space.
This would be a real chore if you ride much. I would look into installing a drain valve at an accessible location. Fumes will be hard to get rid of unless you air out the tank long enough to let the residue evaporate. Maybe look into a storage unit?
Why not anchor an eyelet and only use the chain at home? Hell, just anchor the chain.
Just pull the ignition fuze or spark plug. Unless they bring a trailer , they can’t steal it if it doesn’t start.
Draining the tank won’t fix your problem. An empty jerry can will still smell like gas for years after you empty it.
You said you have a fence now why not hide the bike behind the fence with a cover and lock it to a post cemented in the ground. If the fence doesn’t hide it we’ll build a new fence that does better or if you have a yard get a small shed. If you need a good bike lock watch this video or research online, many locks can be easily cut with a circular saw.
Fuel Transfer Pump and a Gas Caddy.
This is the stupidest thing I’ve ever heard 😂😂😂 you’re going to waste so much gas and create more fumes constantly transferring it back and forth. And then putting it in what? A gas can? Lol just park outside, let your bike cool off then bring it inside and have a floor cover cause oil/grease is damn hard to remove from carpet.