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.

  • Some0neAwesome@alien.topB
    link
    fedilink
    English
    arrow-up
    1
    ·
    1 year ago

    Ok, it looks like there’s a lot of responses from people who have never ridden or have only ridden carbureted dirt bikes.

    The first question is, what bike do you own? Whether or not it has fuel injection or carbs makes a difference here.

    If it’s fuel injected: Great! Google how to remove the fuel tank. Some bikes (like a naked SV650) are really easy to remove. Others (looking at you BMW and touring bikes) are a royal pain in the ass. If you have an easy one, then congratulations. Pop off the seat, remove a couple bolts, close a valve on the bottom of the tank, and you’re done. No stinky venting gas tank in your room and no stinky carburetors to worry about.

    If it’s carbureted: You can still do this, but you will have to drain the carbs every night and they will still be a little stinky. Make sure to switch your fuel valve (petcock) to the off position first. If it’s a difficult bike to remove the tank, you’re kind of out of luck. At this point, the easiest thing to do would be to sell your current bike and buy the nicest, fuel injected bike without any fairings that you can afford. Be sure to google tank removal first.

    Alternative: Look into electric bikes. Range and charge time is getting better.

  • gogozrx@alien.topB
    link
    fedilink
    English
    arrow-up
    1
    ·
    1 year ago

    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

  • wstsidhome@alien.topB
    link
    fedilink
    English
    arrow-up
    1
    ·
    1 year ago

    Saran Wrap it every day.

    Bonus points for Christmas wrapping paper to be festive. Plus…unwrapping it every time would be like Christmas morning!

    But for real…I had a K3 GSXR and the tank wasn’t very difficult to remove, but for your situation, I wouldn’t find it to be worth all the trouble.

    Hope you figure out a way to be happy about it all! Stay safe out there 👍

  • ntice59@alien.topB
    link
    fedilink
    English
    arrow-up
    1
    ·
    1 year ago

    You’d have to drain the tank, start it up until it dies to empty the carb bowls if carbureted, and even then there’d still be trace amounts Of fuel in the system. Basically what I’m saying is, you’re going to smell gas.

  • luke827@alien.topB
    link
    fedilink
    English
    arrow-up
    1
    ·
    1 year ago

    Man I think it would be less work to build a mini bike garage that you can just lock up

  • tooljst8@alien.topB
    link
    fedilink
    English
    arrow-up
    1
    ·
    1 year ago

    Use wheel locks, get a decent motorcycle cover, and have good theft coverage.
    Keeping a bike indoors is a bad idea. If you have homeowners insurance or rent, you will get a rude awakening if something ever happens.

  • strikerz13@alien.topB
    link
    fedilink
    English
    arrow-up
    0
    ·
    1 year ago

    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.

    • HotRodHomebody@alien.topB
      link
      fedilink
      English
      arrow-up
      1
      ·
      1 year ago

      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.