Winter Care
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Winter Care
Hi All,
I have a question. I own a 1200 custom sportster. I live in the UK and for probably two months of the year my bike pretty much sits in the garage. This is my first winter & I'm scared that the cold weather might do some damage to all the chrome ect. Apart from giving it a really good clean then putting a dust sheet over it n leaving it in my garage.. is there anything else i can do to protect the engine/chrome??
Help Guys/Gals??.....
Dax
I have a question. I own a 1200 custom sportster. I live in the UK and for probably two months of the year my bike pretty much sits in the garage. This is my first winter & I'm scared that the cold weather might do some damage to all the chrome ect. Apart from giving it a really good clean then putting a dust sheet over it n leaving it in my garage.. is there anything else i can do to protect the engine/chrome??
Help Guys/Gals??.....
Dax
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Change your engine oil before you leave it sit for those two months. The acid build-up in the oil due to gasoline combustion will etch the bearings where the ***** and rollers contact their races. Minute they may be for the period of time but any etching is too much when it can be avoided. Your chrome is protected with a coating of silicone spray lube such as CRC 6-66 or similar.
Makes you sad to leave her sit for a while doesn't it!
BClem
Makes you sad to leave her sit for a while doesn't it!
BClem
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You're right about that BC, it does make me sad thing about it sitting inside while the snow gets A-hole deep.
BUT... I'll need that time to repaint my new sheet metal, and polish, polish and polish some more for Spring!
BUT... I'll need that time to repaint my new sheet metal, and polish, polish and polish some more for Spring!
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