winter storage
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winter storage
I've done some searching on storage, but haven't come across info on the newer touring models with security. I usually pull the batteries and bring them into the basement, attaching a trickle charger in early spring before using, has worked well for me. But I just bought this '10 Ultra this year and was wondering if I pull the battery on this bike am I gonna mess up the security code or anything like that? Damn I hate winter and no, I'm not gonna ride on salty roads.
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I've done some searching on storage, but haven't come across info on the newer touring models with security. I usually pull the batteries and bring them into the basement, attaching a trickle charger in early spring before using, has worked well for me. But I just bought this '10 Ultra this year and was wondering if I pull the battery on this bike am I gonna mess up the security code or anything like that? Damn I hate winter and no, I'm not gonna ride on salty roads.
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Leave the battery in the bike and connect to the trickle charger. That's what I've been doing for years with no problem to the battery or alarm/siren. Bike starts right up come spring and don't have to mess with getting the battery back in the bike (a real pain in the ****).
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Shouldn't mess up anything other than your radio station presets and clock (which probably looses time anyway) if you remove the battery.
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And fill the tank full of gas to the very top
Then shoot a little WD-40 down into the cylinders and put the plugs back in hand tight.
And if the battery stays charged, cold won't hurt it. Use a battery tender.
Then shoot a little WD-40 down into the cylinders and put the plugs back in hand tight.
And if the battery stays charged, cold won't hurt it. Use a battery tender.
