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

 

If you aren't riding it for those 3 months just fill the gas tank all the way up. You might wanna replace the plugs in the spring. BTW I'm in Roanoke, bro.

 

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.

 

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.

 

You can get a 20 dollar cover from Walmart. It's nothing great, but it works pretty well. I'm rockin the stabil and antifreeze and I live in Wisconsin. If you can, get the tires off of the cement if possible.

 

Thats what I do here at TX...but again you guys get snow and its a lot colder up north than here...

 

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.

 

I'm thinking that filling the gas tank is to prevent rust in the tank and not really an issue of the fuel going bad. Another idea is to seal off your air box and exhaust opening. I would not want moist air lingering in my motor for three months.

 

just start it,once a week,and let it get to operating temp,with me,i would
be more worried about theft!just make sure the cooling system can't
freeze-she'll be alright[sm=smiley20.gif]

 

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.