Winterizing???

ArtOfRoar

ArtOfRoar

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Suuuuup all,

It's getting cold up my end & I'm not looking forward to having to call it a season. Even still, it seems to be about that time to start planning on winterizing my baby. I'm looking for some good tips on what I need to do. This'll be my first time winterizing & I want my girl to hibernate well so I can use any knowledge y'all can provide. Here are some questions I have:

1. It doesn't seem to make sense to drain ALL the oil since I know metals will expand in cold (or contract...I forget now) I'm figuring there should be some oil to coat the parts so they won't cease but I'm hearing that you should drain all your oil. Whaddya think?

2. Also hearing to drain all the gas. Just wondering if that is better than adding stabilizers. I was planning on going out there & running her like 15min 1nce every weeks or so. Should I or should I just drain her & let her be?

3. Is there a difference between leaving her on the side stand all winter or getting a rear stand? for that matter, if so, should I be getting a front stand too? Is it healthy for the wheels to be stagnant on the ground for that long?

4. I got a battery tender...now what?

5. & what about the chain? should I strip it dry and wait till next season to lube it or should it stay lubed all winter? (just thought about that now, didn't hear anything to either extent)

Anything else anyone can think of is greatly appreciated

Thanks,

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Leave the oil, brim the petrol, clean and oil the chain.

Keeping the tyres off the ground is good, if not roll the bike every now and then to avoid flat spots.

Don't start the bike unless you're going out on it, and if the battery doesn't hold its charge for 4 months you need a new battery.
 
Fill it up with fuel if the garage is warm. If the garage is cold or moist, drain it and leave the cap open

Battery optimiser is a must really

Lift it off the floor

Keep the chain oiled

Oil change before you put it to bed, then another when you start it again next year

If its a track bike, drain the rad, presuming you've use water
 
A battery tender is a good investment.It will keep your battery at full charge without letting it over charge. It can add years to your battery life!
 
Reasons against draining fluids is it allows condensation. If you leave petrol too long it degrades, so you may need to drain tje system and fill with fresh if you get running problems on the other side.
 
When i got my second bike, my first one kinda just parked off. For a good 6 months she sat in a dusty workshop (Autumn, winter into spring)

I left some juice in the tank, not much though. Removed the battery (I used it on other projects) and she sat on her side stand.

What happened when i started her? She fired up first time (fresh battery) and took her for a drive before scrubbing her down. I lubed up the chain a little. but 2 links seem to have rusted and ended up stretching the chain and doing a number on the front sprocket.
The tyres had flat spotted and after about 1 month worth of 100km a day driving have gotten better.


If i had to do it again,
Keep fuel in it,
remove the battery and use it for other stuff,
Get both wheels off the ground
Lube the living hell out of that chain.
 
SwissMotard said:
Leave the oil, brim the petrol, clean and oil the chain.

Keeping the tyres off the ground is good, if not roll the bike every now and then to avoid flat spots.

Don't start the bike unless you're going out on it, and if the battery doesn't hold its charge for 4 months you need a new battery.
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Was gonna ask what "brim" the petrol meant but I gather from Dandoolittle's response it means fill 'er up??? And don't start her??? interesting...would've though just the opposite. Thanks
 
Marbro_za said:
When i got my second bike, my first one kinda just parked off. For a good 6 months she sat in a dusty workshop (Autumn, winter into spring)

I left some juice in the tank, not much though. Removed the battery (I used it on other projects) and she sat on her side stand.

What happened when i started her? She fired up first time (fresh battery) and took her for a drive before scrubbing her down. I lubed up the chain a little. but 2 links seem to have rusted and ended up stretching the chain and doing a number on the front sprocket.
The tyres had flat spotted and after about 1 month worth of 100km a day driving have gotten better.


If i had to do it again,
Keep fuel in it,
remove the battery and use it for other stuff,
Get both wheels off the ground
Lube the living hell out of that chain.
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South Africa?!? Maan!!! I bet it's beautiful where u get to ride!!!
 
I just fill the tank to the brim, oil the chain, lift the bike off the floor and remove the battery. Then come time to get it out for spring give it a service and away you go.
 
Leave all oils, Make sure the fuel is filled up to the top, Shake the bike and move it once per week to keep the tires from rotting and fuel from separating. Keep the battery on a auto trickle charger, start the bike up atlas every 2 weeks.
 
BlackMamba said:
Stock up on WD40, ACF50 chain lube, 3in1 oil buy some winter gear and keep riding!!!
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I like this ^ ! :D ....surely the correct answer. ;) :cool:

If it's not forecast to rain, I'd rather ride the Bike to work than use the car.

Just wash it more regularly, to prevent a build-up of dirt and she will reward you dearly, for not deserting her for several months, through winter. :rolleyes:
 
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