winter storage
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winter storage
To those that still ride all year long, and keep their motorcycle in an unheated storage building, how do you temporarily store it in between rides; on a stand, type cover, tender, fuel stabilizer, etc. I do all of the prior plus keep it on a jack as time between rides may be up to a month depending on snow , salt (on roads) and temperature.
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From: Nevada
I fill the tank and treat with StaBil , run the motor for about 5 minutes and connect a Battery Tender. I place a breathable cloth cover over the bike. I don't use a lift for storage. I don't like the idea of leaving unsprung weight on the frame long term.
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From: Mn.on a lake,well nxt to a lake.
Fill the tanks,drive them into garage,turn off and there they sit till Spring,I do alternate the battery tender between the two of them as they sit there and sometimes I even cover them heck sometimes I even remeber to change the oil before parking them..Been doing it this way for 30+ yrs without big problems,knock on wood...(have frozen afew batteries before they came out with tenders).....
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From: Lockport Township, IL
I park them in the garage when it is cold and snowy. I unpark and ride them when the weather permits. Wife insists on stabil (or sea foam) in her ride, so I accomodate her. My rides get a blanket over them, full tank of gas, and a 25 watt light bulb under them, and a tender for the battery. Nothing more than that. Never had a problem in the spring.
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