Winterizing Question
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Cruiser
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Winterizing Question
If I keep my battery on a battery tender over the winter, do I have to remeove the battery from the bike and keep it warm? Last year I did and put it in my basement because I live in the northeast and my garage gets as cold as the outside.
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I leave all of mine in the bikes...my garage isn't quite as cold as the outside, but gets close...haven't ever had a problem.
Don't forget the StaBil in the gas tank (and run through the fuel system)...and remember that StaBil has a 2-year shelf life...which I learned the hard way.
Don't forget the StaBil in the gas tank (and run through the fuel system)...and remember that StaBil has a 2-year shelf life...which I learned the hard way.
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Yes, the cases are rugged but it only takes me about 3 minutes to remove the battery from my UC.
Removing the battery also gives me a chance to clean the connections and apply grease.
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I had bought a battery tender last year but we had a mild winter and I never used it. But when I've seen bike with them, the battery is still in the bike.
I was always wondering if it should be unplugged, to keep from frying any electrical stuff.
I was always wondering if it should be unplugged, to keep from frying any electrical stuff.
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I leave all of mine in the bikes...my garage isn't quite as cold as the outside, but gets close...haven't ever had a problem.
Don't forget the StaBil in the gas tank (and run through the fuel system)...and remember that StaBil has a 2-year shelf life...which I learned the hard way.
Don't forget the StaBil in the gas tank (and run through the fuel system)...and remember that StaBil has a 2-year shelf life...which I learned the hard way.
I've heard about guys having jelling problems because of old Stabil.....a real mess to clean afterwards. JMO
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Im out now, weather to be near 60 and I am doing the winter crap because last year I waited too long and froze my *** off riding to the gas station and putting about 25 hwy miles on it @ 20dgs. I always wondered about shelf life of Stabil,thx for the info....
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