Winter Storage
Sorry guys, I didn't mean to depress everyone. And yes, I know and intend to take full advantage of the 8 weeks or so we have left. I'm just thinking ahead and planning!
Thanks for the info - even though it was painful!
Thanks for the info - even though it was painful!
Banned
Joined: Feb 2009
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From: NW NC
I was thinking this was a thread reopened from last year. Get yourself the Gerbings gear and ride as long as the roads are clear. Winter storage? Forget about it.... Personally I get a kick of of the looks on peoples faces when I am riding with the temps in the teens and they have no idea how comfortable I am. What a buzz kill....
Road Captain
Joined: Apr 2009
Posts: 537
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From: Columbus, Ohio
Dude I'm not that far from you and its 102F right now. 88F in Cleveland at the moment.
How is it getting close to winter storage for you????
To answer your question:
1) Top off the tank and use Stabil or Seafoam to preserve the gas.
2) Change the oil just before you put it away.
3) Air up the tires nice and high (A few pounds above recommended pressure).
4) Lube cables.
5) Put the bike up on a jack so the tires are up off the ground (or roll the bike to a new spot on the tires every month while stored).
6) Either remove the battery, or put the bike on a battery tender.
How is it getting close to winter storage for you????
To answer your question:
1) Top off the tank and use Stabil or Seafoam to preserve the gas.
2) Change the oil just before you put it away.
3) Air up the tires nice and high (A few pounds above recommended pressure).
4) Lube cables.
5) Put the bike up on a jack so the tires are up off the ground (or roll the bike to a new spot on the tires every month while stored).
6) Either remove the battery, or put the bike on a battery tender.
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Joined: Feb 2008
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From: outskirts of ba habba
Along with everything thats been said....I roll each tire up on
a piece of 2" insulation and put a 2"x4" under the kick stand.
My storage shed is unheated, and we do get our share of sub zero temps....
hence the insulation under tires prevents flat spots.
a piece of 2" insulation and put a 2"x4" under the kick stand.
My storage shed is unheated, and we do get our share of sub zero temps....
hence the insulation under tires prevents flat spots.
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