You guys do anything spicial before 1st start-up after winter storage? Anything to get the oil up to rocker boxes ect.

 

After checking tire pressure, I start my bike, let it warm up and then ride.

 

Turn key,
Press start.

 

I disconnect my plug wires & crank it for about 6 to 8 seconds or until the oil pressure light goes out. Then repeat for about 5 seconds. Some will say that cranking with out the plug wires being grounded will mess up your ECM. I have done it for years with no problem.

 

I smile maybe just a bit more...
Check tire pressure, and get the winter dust off...especially off of the pipes and parts that get the hottest

 

I pull the steel wool out of my mufflers. Check tire pressures. Turn the key, hit the start button and ride away.

 

Depends on how you prepared the bike for storage.
How long has it been since it ran? Did you use a fuel stabilizer? Has the battery been on a tender? Did you put fresh oil in before storage?


With good preparation for storage all you should need to do is check the oil and tires, let it warm up a little and ride. If you are a little OCD you could pull the plugs, squirt a little light oil in the cylinders and crank it over for a few seconds (with the plugs out) to circulate the oil and lube the cylinder walls, but it's probably not necessary.

 

This .... and be happy winter is over. : )

 

Check oil level. If you have a softail keep in mind that the oil can drain down into the engine while sitting so don't get carried away adding oil if it's low.

Check to make sure critters haven't nested in the bike during the winter. Critters like to nest and store things in dark places - exhaust, air cleaner cover, under the seat, beneath the fenders... Critters will sometimes chew on wires and hoses. Kids like to shove things into strange places.

Tire pressure and condition. Sitting encourages dry rot.

Check for full and smooth movement of throttle and clutch cables.

Check brake fluid levels. Make sure you've got good pressure on the brake lever/pedal.

Make sure all the lights are working properly.


Make sure the battery has a full charge. Might be time to have a load test done on the battery to make sure it's ready for the season.


Loose spokes.


Before riding you might give it a good wash and wax. This will get your hands and eyes on it and help identify possible problems.

 

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I've gotten into the habit of having my bike serviced and ready to go before I put her away for the winter. My battery is hooked up to my battery tender during the winter so it is charged and ready to go at all times. After unhooking my tender and putting the seat back on my bike, all I have to do is check my tire pressure and I'm ready to go.