Winter storage ?
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Tourer
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From: Tennessee
Winter storage ?
I know this has been beat to death.. But I traded in my 93 anniversary wide glide this past August for a 2008 anniversary ultra classic with 8k on it. I always changed the oil/filter, fogged the cylinders and removed the battery and kept it charged in the basement. Now this new bike has the Syn 3 in it, and it was just changed when i picked it up. I have added about 800 miles on it with the new oil. Do you guys think i need to change the syn3 again for the layup? Or should I change it when I hit the 5k mark on the oil. Its a lot more $$ now than my old bike was for the oil. I keep the bike outside in a wooden shed that is not heated. Another question, If i kept a trickle charge on the battery say every 2 weeks would the battery still hold up with the cold temps or will it die out by spring. I plan on getting a new one in the spring anyway because this one is the original. thanks Jeff
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I'd still change oil - can save some $$$ & put regular (non-Synth) for winter. Even w/little miles - moisture builds & can affect bearings. Also, get the Deltran battery tender (find online for under $20) to hold battery charge over winter, or just remove battery for winter & get the new one when spring riding starts.
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get a battery tender not a trickle charger,battery tender comes with a pigtail u mount on the battery with a plugg in on the other end.battery tender will not overcharge the battery like a trickle charger. as for the oil i wouldnt worrie about it but thats me.
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From: Way U.P. North
Engine oil change, top off tank, Seafoam instead of Stabil, put up on lift if possible, battery tender. Come back in 5 months...unless you have mods planned.
If you already have a trickle charger, here is a trick. Screw an outlet into one of the light sockets on the garage door opener and plug into that. You get a 3 minute trickle charge every day when you back out the cage.
If you already have a trickle charger, here is a trick. Screw an outlet into one of the light sockets on the garage door opener and plug into that. You get a 3 minute trickle charge every day when you back out the cage.
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Only 800 miles on your syn oil ? I'd leave it,should be fine for storage,not enough contaminants after 800 to worry about especially with synthetic,
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I usually don't change the oil unless I'm scheduled for one, stabill in gas tank, and battery tender hooked up, usually put on jack to keep flat spots on tires, but that's me and to each his own...
