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Old Oct 31, 2019 | 02:03 PM
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So I've read a few posts on guys putting their bikes up for the winter. I'm open for ideas on fuel additives, battery chargers, to lift it or not...etc. Tell me your ideas.
 
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Old Oct 31, 2019 | 02:07 PM
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Lot's of threads on this if you search, every fall, good luck. Actually one started just last week.
 
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So I've read a few posts on guys putting their bikes up for the winter. I'm open for ideas on fuel additives, battery chargers, to lift it or not...etc. Tell me your ideas.
sorry, wish I could be of more help but here's my winterizing procedure

 
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Old Oct 31, 2019 | 02:21 PM
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I always throw it on one of those smart chargers all year long now adays, takes the guess work out of the equation....

I like to shut the windows in the garage, keep the door shut and maybe locked too.

thats about it. Use heated gear to extend my riding season a bit.

Ive thought of some sort of low heat sourse to keep the condensation down for late fall and early spring, but then that thought passes
 
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So I've read a few posts on guys putting their bikes up for the winter. I'm open for ideas on fuel additives, battery chargers, to lift it or not...etc. Tell me your ideas.
Mine goes up on the J&S jack, Smart battery tender plugged in, Amsoil or Lucas gas storage additive in the tank. Thermostat in the garage set to 50. All good...
 
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Thorough cleaning, set tire pressures, StaBil in a full tank of gas, plug in the battery tender, breathable cover, see ya next April.
 
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What's "winter"?
 
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Always fill with 93 octane (witch has a fuel stabilizer in it) plug in to a battery tender and start up bike and let it run a few times during the winter. Simple!
 
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start up bike and let it run a few times during the winter.
 
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