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Old Nov 23, 2007 | 03:19 PM
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Default Winter Storage!
This is my first winter with my Sportster anything I should know about winter storage.

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Old Nov 23, 2007 | 03:31 PM
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Read here: https://www.hdforums.com/m_906985/tm.htm

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Old Jan 19, 2008 | 05:17 PM
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your gonna need a pair gloves thermals and a mask
 
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Old Jan 19, 2008 | 05:24 PM
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and be sure to checkthe antifreeze
 
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Old Jan 19, 2008 | 09:15 PM
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and be sure to checkthe antifreeze
Top off your blinker fluid and put winter air in the tires, summer air goes flat.
 
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A battery tender is your friend (not a battery charger)... Keep the bike plugged in any time you are not riding it... If you are not riding the bike at all.... top off the tank with high octane and add fuel stabilizer... If you are riding the bike occassionally (like me).... Just top off the tank after you ride each time.
 
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Old Jan 19, 2008 | 09:50 PM
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You're from Philly didn't your winter start quite a while ago???????
I think you are late.
 
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P.S. If the bike is sitting for long periods.... Move it slightly on occassion to prevent dry rot in the tires.
 
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