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Old Jan 2, 2010 | 04:05 PM
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Hi Guys and thanks in advance for any info.
Question: "unfortunately" I was unable to prep my 07 Dyna for the winter I was able to pull the battery and that's it... it is sitting in a un-heated garage with 1/2 tank of treated fuel covered with blankets. Has anyone ever just left their bike set during the winter months, and what to expect in the spring.

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Old Jan 2, 2010 | 04:16 PM
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It should be fine. A few years ago I had to do the same when my riding season ended sooner than I wanted.
If you could top off the gas tank easily that is the only thing I would do.

Just pull it out in the spring, have the battery charged, air up the tires and give it a good look over then go for a ride to warm it up then change the fluids.
3 months or so of sitting is not going to hurt it.
 
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Check this link and you'll find some winterizing tips from Chicago H-D...

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What super said!! I didn't change the fluids though till my 5k. which was only 500 miles later.
 
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Old Jan 3, 2010 | 12:35 AM
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I think your good.
If its carburated, its good to clean that out so it doesn't get any gunk. but if you ran a little seasalt through you would be good.
 
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Originally Posted by bakerm75
I think your good.
If its carburated, its good to clean that out so it doesn't get any gunk. but if you ran a little seasalt through you would be good.
You mean Seafoam I hope.
 
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