Condensation Effects

[thumper_imp]

Not to hijack the thread, but while on the topic of condensation, be sure to keep your gas tank filled whenever possible. In those photos you can see the damaging effects of condensation on the outside of the bike, but they don't show what may be occurring inside your gas tank.

I'm a pilot. All pilots are taught that condensation occurs in the air space inside gas tanks. Condensation cannot occur in a tank full of fuel. Aircraft are stored with full gas tanks to reduce the space of air in the tanks, minimizing the possibility of water entering the fuel system to as little as possible. A motorcycle or car engine sputtering to a stop is bad. A helicopter engine sputtering to a stop is...well...

I'm religious about stopping by the gas station at the end of every ride, so the bikes are stored in the garage with full tanks. As an added benefit, it also ensures they're ready-to-go for the next ride!