Winter storage
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What is this 'storage' they speak of?
Unless I'm working on something, which hasn't been very often as the bike has been as reliable as an anvil, the bike is ready to ride 24/7/365. If it's at least 30*F out, roads are clear ESPECIALLY of salt, I'll get out.
Unless I'm working on something, which hasn't been very often as the bike has been as reliable as an anvil, the bike is ready to ride 24/7/365. If it's at least 30*F out, roads are clear ESPECIALLY of salt, I'll get out.
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From: Niles Canyon Ca.
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Hey, young, dumb, and full of...
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I've often heard this in winter storage threads. What's the reasoning behind it?
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Kind of defeats the point of having a battery TENDER.
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From: Snow Hill, NC
You are farther North than me, I hope to be riding into October & November. Ilike some cold weather riding, refreshing
Once the Snow flies & the 1st salt on the road I am done, not back on the road until the 1st heavy Spring rain washes the salt away
I call my Insurance Co & they put the Policy on Lay-up, fully covered but I get $$ back as its not being driven
Never used to do that years ago, but insurance has gone up & with this bike should be a couple hundred reduction
My 1st bike was $28 for the year just basic coverage
I have padding to go under the tires, need to PU some rubber mats as I need some in front of the tool benches
PU some steel wool for the exhaust pipe
Need to find my battery tender cable or buy a new one, not sure I have seen it since I moved
I take my battery out & store it in the basement, garage is detached & unheated
I used to take the tank off my old bikes, empty them & store them empty
This bike will be Full tank & stabilizer
My Garage floor is really old & in bad shape
Never had a MC lift & a little concerned to elevate a bike off the floor for 5 months
You moved to "Snow Hill" for the Nostalgia ??
Once the Snow flies & the 1st salt on the road I am done, not back on the road until the 1st heavy Spring rain washes the salt away
I call my Insurance Co & they put the Policy on Lay-up, fully covered but I get $$ back as its not being driven
Never used to do that years ago, but insurance has gone up & with this bike should be a couple hundred reduction
My 1st bike was $28 for the year just basic coverage
I have padding to go under the tires, need to PU some rubber mats as I need some in front of the tool benches
PU some steel wool for the exhaust pipe
Need to find my battery tender cable or buy a new one, not sure I have seen it since I moved
I take my battery out & store it in the basement, garage is detached & unheated
I used to take the tank off my old bikes, empty them & store them empty
This bike will be Full tank & stabilizer
My Garage floor is really old & in bad shape
Never had a MC lift & a little concerned to elevate a bike off the floor for 5 months
You moved to "Snow Hill" for the Nostalgia ??
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Tenders arent supposed to overcharge your battery, but I dont trust them. One day a month is plenty to keep them charged. And thats in an unheated Wisconsin garage.
Im looking forward to Winter. Im going to retire and I bought a seasons pass to a small ski hill near me. Im going to ski, and take my grandkids tubing. Hot chocolate and fresh air, not video games and videos. Just like motorcycles, I know skiing wont last forever and Im going to cherish every moment.
OP, you should ride in 50F. Thats my favorite temperature. I can wear my leathers, air is crisp, bike runs great.
Im looking forward to Winter. Im going to retire and I bought a seasons pass to a small ski hill near me. Im going to ski, and take my grandkids tubing. Hot chocolate and fresh air, not video games and videos. Just like motorcycles, I know skiing wont last forever and Im going to cherish every moment.
OP, you should ride in 50F. Thats my favorite temperature. I can wear my leathers, air is crisp, bike runs great.
