Winter Storage Question
Winter Storage Question
Good day,
I put my Seventy Two up for the winter in my garage (where will not drop below zero deg C or 32 deg F). Put fuel stabilizer in with a full tank, ran it for a few miles/kms and have the battery (still installed) on trickle.
My question is; Can I cover the bike with an aftermarket bike cover with the battery being trickled? The reason I ask is I worry that some corrosive gases may be vented or created during the charging or trickling, and I don't want those gases , if generated, to affect my bike under the cover. My thought process is that the battery is a sealed unit, therefore should not vent; however I do not want to take any chances.
Your thoughts....
Thx
I put my Seventy Two up for the winter in my garage (where will not drop below zero deg C or 32 deg F). Put fuel stabilizer in with a full tank, ran it for a few miles/kms and have the battery (still installed) on trickle.
My question is; Can I cover the bike with an aftermarket bike cover with the battery being trickled? The reason I ask is I worry that some corrosive gases may be vented or created during the charging or trickling, and I don't want those gases , if generated, to affect my bike under the cover. My thought process is that the battery is a sealed unit, therefore should not vent; however I do not want to take any chances.
Your thoughts....
Thx
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Your owners manual gives tips on winter storage. In the garage your bike only needs a dust cover which is porous, so any gases given off will do no harm.
You say 'trickle', which if true is not a good idea. A battery tender, that monitors the battery and charges it as necessary, is much more suitable.
My bikes all have their own tenders and have simple covers.
You say 'trickle', which if true is not a good idea. A battery tender, that monitors the battery and charges it as necessary, is much more suitable.
My bikes all have their own tenders and have simple covers.
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