Getting redy for winter!!!
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Getting redy for winter!!!
Hi,
Unfortunately i don’t have a garage and i am going to my bike parked outdoors this winter. I was wondering if need to do any service prior to winter other than checking my antifreeze. I live in VA and we usually get a clod whether with lots of snow and storms here for three month
Unfortunately i don’t have a garage and i am going to my bike parked outdoors this winter. I was wondering if need to do any service prior to winter other than checking my antifreeze. I live in VA and we usually get a clod whether with lots of snow and storms here for three month
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RE: Getting redy for winter!!!
With the full tank I would add some "Stable" fuel stablizer to the mix. After you add it take her out for a few mles to make sure it gets to all the fuel lines. The plugs should be fine after the winter depending on mileage. With the anti-freeze checked you will be set, but maybe look into covering those metal screws/bolts, allen bolts etc.. to protect them from corrosion. White lithum grease works great.
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RE: Getting redy for winter!!!
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I hear you can ride the bike once a week for about 10-15 minutes and you'll be straight for the whole winter. Then again, I'm in Georgia so no snow for me just cold *** weather. It may not be as easy for you guys.
I hear you can ride the bike once a week for about 10-15 minutes and you'll be straight for the whole winter. Then again, I'm in Georgia so no snow for me just cold *** weather. It may not be as easy for you guys.
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RE: Getting redy for winter!!!
For three months, you don't need* to do anything. Gas lasts that long easily, even without fuel stabalizer. If you think it might be closer to 4-6 months, add some stabalizer to be safe.
Don't get a cheap cover. They can trap moisture and do more harm than good. I know people that leave them outside year round, just have to keep the chain protected. The grease is a good idea. I ride year round. It is arguable whether just letting the bike idle does more harm than good. I'd suggest actually riding it around, or not starting it at all. Depending on which you do, you may need a trickle charger for the battery.
I have a good friend who lives in CO and owns several classic porche's. He is absolutely RELENTLESS in his winter storage, I won't go into details but he has tought me a lot. He changes all his fluids [brakes, transmission fluid, everything] before AND after taking it out of storage as air has a tendency to get into the lines almost no matter what you do.
Don't get a cheap cover. They can trap moisture and do more harm than good. I know people that leave them outside year round, just have to keep the chain protected. The grease is a good idea. I ride year round. It is arguable whether just letting the bike idle does more harm than good. I'd suggest actually riding it around, or not starting it at all. Depending on which you do, you may need a trickle charger for the battery.
I have a good friend who lives in CO and owns several classic porche's. He is absolutely RELENTLESS in his winter storage, I won't go into details but he has tought me a lot. He changes all his fluids [brakes, transmission fluid, everything] before AND after taking it out of storage as air has a tendency to get into the lines almost no matter what you do.
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RE: Getting redy for winter!!!
Just fill the tank, add some gas line anti-freeze run it for 10-15 minutes so it gets in the system, lube up the chain real good to prevent rusting, set the suspension to the softest setting so the shock springs dont weaken, put it on stands if you have them and wrap it completly in a tarp.
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