Long term storage

I plan to store a xj650 motor for a very long time (like in years) I need some ideas on how to prepare the motor so when someone needs to use it they will not run into what I did a while back, Stuck rings, pistons and rusted valves and seats.

 

Send it to me and I'll see that it's ridden regularly to keep it fresh.

You'll probably want to keep both tires off the ground if possible. Plug the exhaust and intake so nothing gets inside. Fog the cylinders with oil and change the oil before storage.

Remove the battery.

I'm sure I'm missing alot.....

 

Are you able to run the motor prior to storing? If so, be sure you do a fresh oil change and run it.

Use fogging oil or a couple teaspoons of motor oil in each cylinder and turn it over to be sure the cylinder walls are coated.

Then PLUG the intake ports and exhaust ports; I would use shop towels wrapped in a baggie, STUFF 'em tight and then duct taped over. Be sure the spark plugs are back in tight, and be sure to plug the crankcase breather vent hole too. Wrap the whole thing up in an old sheet (so it can "breathe") and call it a day.

 

Are you planning on storing the whole bike or just the motor? If it's just the motor, the best way is probably to disassemble as much as you can and leave all the small bits to soak in a pan of oil. You'll also want to get the insides of your engine oiled as well and plug any openings as well as possible. Make sure to take pics to help with the reassembly

A lot probably depends on where you're storing the bike/motor.... rat infested barn with a leaky roof or sealed off storage canister?

 

I guess I should have been more clearer, it is just the motor no carbs or exhaust and it is not in the frame. It has no starter so I will need to turn it over some way. I don't want to tear it down. I think what I might do is to fill every hole full of oil and plug them with rubber plugs.