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I know you guys are going to hate me but basicly I'm taking the speedmaster off the road and I don't want to spend $70.00 for 4-quarts of oil,,, the bike is at 4900 miles and I haven't been riding it much but it should get a oil change (and 5000 mile inspection) at 5000.

I see what you mean about the engine and tranny connected but as far as the synthetic thats in there now can it just sit in there and still be okay in a couple years if I don't start the bike?


A couple of years is a long time. I would remove the oil that's been in there. Why - because of the acids that have accumulated and the resulting corrosion that could result. If you are worried about spending $70 to let your engine sit, then fill the unit with cheap motor oil, run it for a few miles before storing. Also, fog the engine (idle engine with filter out and spray engine fogging oil into intake until engine smokes out exhaust). This will help prevent corrosion from forming in the cylinders. Just make sure you drain and fill with recommended synthetic or semi synthetic when coming out of storage.

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