Winterization
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Cruiser
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From: Central Indiana
Winterization
This is the frist time I am going to have a bike through the winter. I had a doner bike (R6) several years ago, but I got rid of it before I had to winterize it.
Question is...what should I do to make sure my bike is safe for the winter. Obviously I will have it in the garage, but what else should I do? We have some pretty cold winters here in Indiana and I more than likely won't be riding from November till March or April.
What suggestions do you guys have? I just ordered the maintenance book from Harley and should have it in a few days. Figured I would change out the fluids before I stored it. What should I do with the fuel in the tank? What batter tender do you recommend? Anything else I should be doing?
Links would be helpful. Any suggestions will be given a chance.
Thanks!
Question is...what should I do to make sure my bike is safe for the winter. Obviously I will have it in the garage, but what else should I do? We have some pretty cold winters here in Indiana and I more than likely won't be riding from November till March or April.
What suggestions do you guys have? I just ordered the maintenance book from Harley and should have it in a few days. Figured I would change out the fluids before I stored it. What should I do with the fuel in the tank? What batter tender do you recommend? Anything else I should be doing?
Links would be helpful. Any suggestions will be given a chance.
Thanks!
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Joined: Jul 2012
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From: Iowa
I'm in Iowa so in the same boat as you for winter - hate it. This what i did winterizing my R6 before i got my harley, and it worked well.
1. Change the oil
2. Fill tank with fuel and add a stabilizer, i use Stabil. Let it run awhile to circulate
3. I pull the battery and bring it inside. Put on a battery tender, Battery Tender Junior by Deltran is a nice one.
4. Throw a cover on and say your goodbyes
I'm sure others have good ideas, but thats a good start
1. Change the oil
2. Fill tank with fuel and add a stabilizer, i use Stabil. Let it run awhile to circulate
3. I pull the battery and bring it inside. Put on a battery tender, Battery Tender Junior by Deltran is a nice one.
4. Throw a cover on and say your goodbyes
I'm sure others have good ideas, but thats a good start
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This is the frist time I am going to have a bike through the winter. I had a doner bike (R6) several years ago, but I got rid of it before I had to winterize it.
Question is...what should I do to make sure my bike is safe for the winter. Obviously I will have it in the garage, but what else should I do? We have some pretty cold winters here in Indiana and I more than likely won't be riding from November till March or April.
What suggestions do you guys have? I just ordered the maintenance book from Harley and should have it in a few days. Figured I would change out the fluids before I stored it. What should I do with the fuel in the tank? What batter tender do you recommend? Anything else I should be doing?
Links would be helpful. Any suggestions will be given a chance.
Thanks!
Question is...what should I do to make sure my bike is safe for the winter. Obviously I will have it in the garage, but what else should I do? We have some pretty cold winters here in Indiana and I more than likely won't be riding from November till March or April.
What suggestions do you guys have? I just ordered the maintenance book from Harley and should have it in a few days. Figured I would change out the fluids before I stored it. What should I do with the fuel in the tank? What batter tender do you recommend? Anything else I should be doing?
Links would be helpful. Any suggestions will be given a chance.
Thanks!
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From: Central Indiana
I too am on the northside. I work at 96th and keystone and live in the Lebanon area. Where abouts are you? Carmel, Fishers area?
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From: Indianapolis, IN
I live near 96th & Allisonville.
Work Downtown.
Shoot me a PM - maybe we can grab coffee and ride a bit.
Work Downtown.
Shoot me a PM - maybe we can grab coffee and ride a bit.
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From: Clinton IA
I'm in Iowa so in the same boat as you for winter - hate it. This what i did winterizing my R6 before i got my harley, and it worked well.
1. Change the oil
2. Fill tank with fuel and add a stabilizer, i use Stabil. Let it run awhile to circulate
3. I pull the battery and bring it inside. Put on a battery tender, Battery Tender Junior by Deltran is a nice one.
4. Throw a cover on and say your goodbyes
I'm sure others have good ideas, but thats a good start
1. Change the oil
2. Fill tank with fuel and add a stabilizer, i use Stabil. Let it run awhile to circulate
3. I pull the battery and bring it inside. Put on a battery tender, Battery Tender Junior by Deltran is a nice one.
4. Throw a cover on and say your goodbyes
I'm sure others have good ideas, but thats a good start
As far as the battery, last year I just left it in the bike, and use this: http://www.farmandfleet.com/products...l#.UEI8LpbifAE
It came with ring connectors that I just left on the battery and a quick connect end that I can pull from under the seat and plug it in, I use it any time the battery is going to sit for a few days without riding.
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Well I just bought the 'Battery Tender 021-0123 Battery Tender Junior 12V Battery Charger' off of Amazon. Waiting on my maintenance guide....I hate thinking about winter, but I know if I don't think about it, it will be here before I know it.
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DougYITBOS...I am not sure how to PM or maybe I can't yet.