Hey Guys,

I'm heading into my first winter with my bike and was wondering what those of you who do have to winterize your rides do? I'm looking for any info from fuel stabilizers, to oil type, to storage method (Stands or ground), and should any load be applied to the suspensin while on stands or is it ok to just let everything hang.

Cheers!

 

bare minimum put fuel stabilizer in your tank at least. If you have stands it may prevent flat spots from developing on your tires. If you can change your oil and want to and feel it's neccesary then do so. clean your chain, wash the bike stuff like that... have no opinion on suspension.

 

always check the coolant mix to make sure itll not freeze in your home tempuratures over the winter. and run your bike Once a week or every other to keep the battery charged and engine oiled

 

Coolent Mix, I'll 2nd that.

Fuel: Top off the tank. Rust my form inside.

Battery Tender is a plus

Stands, not really necessary. Rock her to a different spot every month or so they don't get flat spotted. If you have a rear stand, go ahead a prop her up.

Fuel stabalizer, eh, not really that necessaryeither with the additives in fuel nowadays.

I usually put fresh oil in before and after the winter

Lube the chain

Some people go as far as removing the spark plugs and squeezing a little oil on the cylanders. If you don't want to do that (which most people don't) fire up the bike every couple of weeks. The biggest killer to engines sitting over time is moisture which can enter the engine from any number of places. The most crucial areas in need of protection are the piston rings, cylinder walls, and valve seats.

Last, but not least, rodents. Plug up your exhaust and air intakes... although it would be cool to see a rat-cannon out the pipe.

If I'm missing anything, the owners manual will tell you what else...

 

I'm in the same position of the bike doesnt sell. I have heard to drain the oil and coolant and just leave alone. True?

Also remove the battery and keep on a drip

 

^ pretty sure not a good idea? your gaskets will crack/ dry rot?

 

just do what im gonna change the oil and put in the kitchen back to door once every 2 weeks fire her up and allow to warm up cool down put back to kitchen. this way you dont have to worry about the coolant as long as the house is warm so will she plus this is a great time for regular mantinence if you are close to time for it.

 

I always
change the oil,
Put in Fuel stabilizer,
Drain the coolant,
Battery tender,
put her on stands

But not everyone would agree i suppose