I think that this would be a good topic for this category. Just wanted to see what everyone is doing to prep/store their bikes.
so far i changed my oil, cleaned the bike down, cleaned and oiled the chain, lubed moving parts etc checked all function of everything for next season.
I think im going to keep a full tank of gas in it and start it through out the winter…
Is there a good fuel additive that anyone uses for over winter storage?
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Keep the tank edit: 9/10, don’t forget to add sta-bil. And DO NOT start it over the winter, unless you plan on letting it warm up COMPLETELY.
Bad idea. You ALWAYS want to leave just a little room for expansion. Fill it to the brim on a 40-50 degree day and the first 70+ degree day you have there will be gas leaking out. Enclosed storage like a shed or garage + gasoline vapor = recipe for disaster.
I’ve been storing boats/motorcycles/atv’s/power equipment and other misc seasonal stuff for years. 9/10ths full, stabil, fresh oil, wash down, fog carb if it has a carb. In 15 years I’ve never had something not start right up after the off season.
Bad idea. You ALWAYS want to leave just a little room for expansion. Fill it to the brim on a 40-50 degree day and the first 70+ degree day you have there will be gas leaking out. Enclosed storage like a shed or garage + gasoline vapor = recipe for disaster.
I’ve been storing boats/motorcycles/atv’s/power equipment and other misc seasonal stuff for years. 9/10ths full, stabil, fresh oil, wash down, fog carb if it has a carb. In 15 years I’ve never had something not start right up after the off season.
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Touche, even though I’ve never had it happen, always eager to get to the bike during that 45-50degree spring, I edited.
yea… the cold nights are comming. Theres talk about lake-effect comming in soon. Today i finally got a lil motivated.
-sta-bul in the gas tank
-disconnected the gas lines from the engine
-ran the gas out of the engine
-put a coat of wax on the bike (will not remove till the spring)
-removed the battery
-in the garage with the cover on it
yea… the cold nights are comming. Theres talk about lake-effect comming in soon. Today i finally got a lil motivated.
-sta-bul in the gas tank
-disconnected the gas lines from the engine
-ran the gas out of the engine
-put a coat of wax on the bike (will not remove till the spring)
-removed the battery
-in the garage with the cover on it
good-bye til the spring :tantrum:
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wayyyy overkill… stabil… run for 5 minutes… battery tender on battery… cover it… ride it when the weather is nice
