Start up after storage

[EdMat]

PMK may not be sure but I am. I am not sure on this but I believe I read this in the user's manual. Your Spyder will not start if you give it wide open throttle. I use this system all the time to make sure there is oil pressure after an oil change or after a long lay over. It only takes about 10-20 seconds for the light to go out. I then stop, close throttle and start as normal. Works

I have read the same thing. Did a quick search of the manual and could not find it.

 

[tjsox]

I believe he may be referring to this method.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=42EiYXanHHk

 

[carbonation]

I don't see any reason to.
Most folks on the board run some kind of synthetic oil. In addition to flowing quickly at cold temps, if the oil has any ester in it, it will stick to anything it touches.
I mentioned Ketjenlube in another post on the board. It's an ester that is wet clutch safe.
Especially for long term storage (6 months or more) I like to add about 1 ounce per quart.
May be hard to believe, but conventional oils (group I and II) with high levels of ZDDP cling better than hydro-cracked pseudo-synthetics. The old mechanics saying of using a conventional oil for storage wasn't just a myth, there is a level of truth in it. But all oils, (even the popular Rotella) will have a percentage of group II oils present that will stick around. They are present as additive carriers for the group III oils present.
All modern oils will have rust prevention additives present in the oil. Race oils generally have some "tacky" additives for cling.
In the majority of cases, you are good to go with cranking, and letting the Spyder start.

 

[JohnMc]

I am not sure where I read it, but the ignition will not fire with the throttle at wide open. I verified this and have been using the technique in conjunction with oil changes. I do this because after a complete oil and filter change, my bike would clatter upon startup. This technique cured that.

 

[wilpir]

What is this storage thing you speak of? Here in AZ no such thing..LOL:roflblack:

 

[IdahoMtnSpyder]

Maybe some people read it one way and some of us another way. I read it word for word and understood what he wrote quite clearly. His focus is preoiling the engine prior to starting after a long storage period AND he wants to use the wide open throttle to allow the engine to crank without starting. He clearly stated wide open throttle and wanting to lube the engine. As for being curious, he is curious if others do this or not, not if it works or will not work.

Seems pretty basic wording and clear to me, guess I am reading exactly what he wrote and not overthinking it or running off on tangents. But, whatever, not losing any sleep over the replies or if he tries it.

:agree: 100%

 

[PMK]

What is this storage thing you speak of? Here in AZ no such thing..LOL:roflblack:

Seems Arizona storage based on what others post here is from May to October when it is too hot to ride?

 

[wilpir]

Never too hot to ride! I ride to and from work everyday..Summer mornings are in high 70s to low 80s..only get hot around 4pm then cools down again..30-40 degree swings in temperature everyday is the norm...

 

[BoilerAnimal]

If in doubt, why not set the kill switch to the off position, then crank for maybe a total of 10 seconds? Then put it to the on position and start it. No guess work involved.

 

[BLUEKNIGHT911]

If in doubt, why not set the kill switch to the off position, then crank for maybe a total of 10 seconds? Then put it to the on position and start it. No guess work involved.

:agree: …. this might be the best solution …...sometimes simple works best …. mike hyea:

 

[IdahoMtnSpyder]

If in doubt, why not set the kill switch to the off position, then crank for maybe a total of 10 seconds? Then put it to the on position and start it. No guess work involved.

Won't work! Engine won't crank with the switch in the kill position.

 

[BoilerAnimal]

You're right, I forgot that part. Can you tell I'm one of those that don't use the kill switch regularly?pps: