. But if you do, all of the above.
Winter storage
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Winter storage
To all of us who live in northern climates, unfortunately the time of year where we put our rides into hibernation.
I’d like some feedback.
my bike will be kept in my heated garage, on a battery tender, on thick rubber mats, and fuel stabilizer in the tank. I’ll also be changing the oils before storage. Anything else you guys suggest ? Mines carbureted, are there special instructions for that ?
Also, I plan on firing her up a couple of times a week.
I’d like some feedback.
my bike will be kept in my heated garage, on a battery tender, on thick rubber mats, and fuel stabilizer in the tank. I’ll also be changing the oils before storage. Anything else you guys suggest ? Mines carbureted, are there special instructions for that ?
Also, I plan on firing her up a couple of times a week.
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Don’t fire her up unless you are planning to run it for a while at full operating temperature.
Also, I’d put it on a Jack to keep the tires off the ground.
Also, I’d put it on a Jack to keep the tires off the ground.
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When I lived up North, I would turn the petcock off and run carb dry. Stable in tank, park on some carpet squares, and put some smelly dryer sheets on/in bike to keep mice away. Put a tender on the battery and throw a breathable cover over it. Did this for 17 years without a lick of issues and the bike always started right up. My “heated” garage was kept at about 45 degrees. Worked for me......
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When I lived up North, I would turn the petcock off and run carb dry. Stable in tank, park on some carpet squares, and put some smelly dryer sheets on/in bike to keep mice away. Put a tender on the battery and throw a breathable cover over it. Did this for 17 years without a lick of issues and the bike always started right up. My “heated” garage was kept at about 45 degrees. Worked for me......
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Most important thing is to use non-ethanol fuel. Is that available to you? I put steel wool in my exhaust too. I don't leave the tender on. I put it on once a month, until it floats for a day.