Winter/Cold Storage
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Joined: Dec 2006
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From: Black Hills
Dear Gumby,
I am always confused when I should change the summer air to winter air in my tires. What is the correct procedure - do I hold the valve stem down or does the air "drain" better with the valve stem at the bottom of the wheel with the stem removed. Will it matter if some of the summer air is left over and mixes with the winter air ? I have seen a tire "air flush" product advertised recently. Does it really work "as seen on TV"?
Thank you for your advise.
Rizzo.
P.S. I am a 612'r, do I need to wait before my air change?
I am always confused when I should change the summer air to winter air in my tires. What is the correct procedure - do I hold the valve stem down or does the air "drain" better with the valve stem at the bottom of the wheel with the stem removed. Will it matter if some of the summer air is left over and mixes with the winter air ? I have seen a tire "air flush" product advertised recently. Does it really work "as seen on TV"?
Thank you for your advise.
Rizzo.
P.S. I am a 612'r, do I need to wait before my air change?
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Joined: Jan 2008
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From: Raleigh NC
scratching head in bemusement.... I think I've hit on a GREAT IDEA!!!
All you northen owners.... ship the bike to an owner here in the south, make sure the keys, registration, and insurance papers are with it, and we'll keep the bike safe, and warm, and well ridden over those long cold winter months...
can I get an AMEN??
All you northen owners.... ship the bike to an owner here in the south, make sure the keys, registration, and insurance papers are with it, and we'll keep the bike safe, and warm, and well ridden over those long cold winter months...
can I get an AMEN??
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From: Grayland, WA.
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From: Texas
This is the time of the year that I thank GOD that I live in Texas!
I don't think that I could live in a place where the COLD shut me down for months.
Sorry for you guys!
I don't think that I could live in a place where the COLD shut me down for months. Sorry for you guys!
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Joined: Dec 2006
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From: The Desert SouthWest
This is a depressing conversation to hear. I don't know how you guys in the cold climates do it (park your bike for a few months straight!). I'd be on a suicide watch if I couldn't ride is all i can say!
Luckily here I can ride about 360 days out of the year if I just bundle up good or wear my rain gear. My prayers are with you all who must go into hibernation.
Luckily here I can ride about 360 days out of the year if I just bundle up good or wear my rain gear. My prayers are with you all who must go into hibernation.
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From: Boise, Idaho
