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Old Oct 28, 2014 | 11:54 PM
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.Make sure ya install the winter valve caps or you'll have all kinds a trebles.
 
Old Oct 29, 2014 | 01:03 AM
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I don't " winterize " my bike here in Wisconsin until after thanksgiving weekend. Even then all I do Wash the bike, fill the tank completely to the filler, battery tender, some boards under the tire to prevent flat spots and a piece of carpet to help keep moisture from rising on garage floor. The last step probably don't matter but I like to do mods during winter so it helps with the cold floor. We get some cold winters here, but we get a few days where u can get out and ride( no salt on road/ no ice) So I want to be able to ride when I want. Some people go to far with "winterizing"
 
Old Oct 29, 2014 | 04:53 AM
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How about moving away from a place where you feel the need to winterize? Life is short. Too short for lost days in a whiteout. I will think about you on one of those 65 degree February days we have. Not.
 
Old Oct 29, 2014 | 12:16 PM
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Originally Posted by garsam
.Make sure ya install the winter valve caps or you'll have all kinds a trebles.


OMG,, I don't have them... I'll have to see if Wally World sells them..LOL -- I did go to the dealer and get fresh HD air in the tires, so they wouldn't freeze..
 
Old Oct 29, 2014 | 01:02 PM
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If you store it in the living room, don't watch the Travel Channel or it could get ugly.
 
Old Oct 29, 2014 | 05:06 PM
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Man, we had a bad winter this last year, hope it's not as bad this year.
 
Old Oct 29, 2014 | 05:18 PM
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Originally Posted by Bestrafen
Man, we had a bad winter this last year, hope it's not as bad this year.
Keep rubbing it in. We'll be moving there next Spring. I've had enough Minnesota winters.
 
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