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.
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.