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
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.
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.
Just bring it inside you’ll be aight
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.
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 is the dumbest thing I’ve ever read on the subreddit ever
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…?
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.
This is a stupid idea.
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?
You will cause way more smell trying to transfer gas around. Tarp it or park in like a mattress bag or something.
I would highly recommend building a small low platform. nothing is harder to get out of carpet or off hardwood/laminate then road tar and old motor oil. and an FYI you don’t really need to drain the tank you will still have minor fumes I would just let my bike sit for 5 to 10 min before bringing it in and it was pretty minimal, and I had a vintage carbureted cafe cruiser most of the smell usually came from the exhaust pipes and a little from the air intake tank usually has a seal so there’s really no point in draining it unless it leaks or you run your house really hot.
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.