The International CBX Owners Association

Hello
I am coming into Winter in the UK where the bike won't get used. This is my first cbx and want to avoid any issues with carbs/fuel.
My usual routine with other bikes i have (Kawasaki Z1 and Kawasaki GPZ 900) is to run ethanol free unleaded (Esso Synergy) and add a stabilizer (Putoline) always shut off the fuel tap with carbs still with fuel. Maximum time without running would be 3 months as i can start the motor and run up to temperature for 20 minutes.

Question is do i treat the cbx differently ie do i run the carbs dry ?

Any advice and input very much welcomed.

Chris

What has worked for me for many years is: DRAIN the carbs IMMEDIATELY after a good run. Add a good fuel stabiliser at twice the recommended amount. (Filling the tank with fuel might help prevent rusting. Never been a problem for me here in Michigan.) Light film of oil onto the fork tubes. Cover bike. You could change the oil before putting it away. Depending upon which type of battery you have, charge it a few times during the storage. (Battery Tender or equiv). An AGM type will likely only require one charging at about mid-Winter. Top it off before Spring start-up. Starting and operating the bike during storage will only introduce contaminants into the oil and fuel.

Living in the Alberta Rockies I get a minimum of 5 months of winter, so I empty the fuel tank and carbs for the winter. I leave the tank cap off so it can dry and then a spritz of a wool wax based anti rust agent in the tank deals with any possible rust issues. I put the cap back on loose to stop dust and allow the tank to breathe.