Motorcycle Repair: Fuel Stabilizer & engine smoke, fuel stabilizers, fuel stabilizer

Question
Took my 2002 Honda VLX out of storage for the winter.  Performed all normal post storage maintance, oil change, filter, chain lube, tire and chain check etc...  Had it on an enclosed porch, on motorcycle jack, for 3 months.  Used the Dealer recommended fuel stabilizer per directions and filled tank.  Took out for ride yesterday, about 10 miles, everything seemed and felt fine.  Went out this morning, for about 3 miles, when I pulled out of an intersection, the engine sputtered a bit then it felt like it backfired, then took off like a bat out of hell.  There was an immediate increase in power, however, I got back home and there was what appears to be blue smoke coming from the exhaust.  The bike has 7k miles, just purchased in Nov. from a VERY reputable person( I have all records).  I put about 50 miles on it in Nov. before storage and it ran fine.  Will the fuel stabilizer cause this condition?  Or could there be other issues? I did NOT put oil in the cylinders for storage, as the dealer recommended against it.  This is my first bike, and I have done tons of reading about them, however, none of the books or articles mention this happening upon starting after storage.

Thanks,

JOE

Answer
Hi Joe.
 There is a reason that most people do not trust those fuel stabilizers, and you have just discovered it.
 The best thing to do next winter is to drain or use up all of the fuel in the bike before storing it.  That includes what's in the carbs.

What has happened is that the fuel failed to completely stabilize in storage and that blue smoke is the result.  It should be ok for now, but next winter, pull and clean the carbs.  They should not need to be disassembled, but a reasonable going over will be needed at that time.

Ride safe.
FALCON