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Old Oct 1, 2017 | 05:22 AM
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Here we go again. Weather's getting cooler, winter is around the corner. Besides the obvious winterizing of the bike, I.e.: fuel stabilizer, oil change, battery tender. Do you guys do anything else to maintain the bike throughout the storage months?

I have a heated garage spot reserved, was wondering if I should lay down a tarp or cardboard underneath the wheels and bike to keep as much as the moisture away?

What are your thoughts?
 
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Old Oct 1, 2017 | 10:19 AM
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I usually put two lengths of sheet lumber '2ft. wide; 3ft. long; and 1/2" thick' under the wheels to keep the tires off the concrete...b.
 
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Old Oct 1, 2017 | 10:42 AM
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May want to stuff an old rag or some paper towels into the ends of the pipes to keep the smaller creatures out.
 
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Old Oct 2, 2017 | 06:38 AM
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After such a miserable spring/summer, finally we're getting some decent riding weather this fall, way to early for me to even think about winter storage.
But, if I must, apart some the things already mentioned, give your bike a good cleaning, look for rust spots and repair, then give it the best wax job you can.
 
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Old Oct 2, 2017 | 07:22 PM
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Bike got its wash and wax, and peeped for storage.. I agree with the miserable spring/summer its hard to think about storage, but it pains me more, have the bike out In the elements when it starts hitting the 0 degree point and covered in frost.
 
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