It wil be outside under a carport and cover. Thanks!
2007-11-29 00:01:41 · 10 answers · asked by Anonymous in Cars & Transportation ➔ Motorcycles
whoops I meant exactly
2007-11-29 00:02:09 · update #1
I would recommend a "Battery Tender", this is a device that you connect to your battery, and plug it into a wall outlet.
This will act like you bikes charging system and will keep the battery charged and in good shape. You can find them for under $30.00 If you don't have an outlet close by, remove the battery from the bike connect the tender to the battery and plug it into any available outlet.
If you don't wanna do this at least disconnect the battery from the bike.
Second, change the oil and oil filter, if you have separate trans oil, and primary oil I recommend chaging those also. The trans and the primary aren't important as changing the oil.
Third, buy yourself a bottle of fuel stabilizer, it is available in any auto parts store, AutoZone and the like.
Follow the directions on the bottle, normally it will tell you how much to add based on a full tank of gas. Fill your tank up and add the appropriate amount of stabilizer. Run the bike for at least fifteen minutes, this will get the stabilizer flowing through out the bikes fuel system. It will also circulate the new oil.
Some folks will tell you that your tires should be offf the ground also...this has always seemed a bit anal to me. So I don't do it.
Some people just cover their bikes and start them up every couple weeks, leaving them run for 15-20 minutes. I don't recommend doing this.
Cover the bike with a tarp or a bike cover.
EDIT: I disagree with orestes_otm, stabilizing your fuel is very important...especially if your bike is and EFI motor. Even a Carb can gum up in a few months without a fuel stabilizer, may not hurt you over one winter but, it WILL build up over time causing you trouble down the road. I suspect we are talking about an import bike...so we could be talking about four Carbs.....I'd hate to have to tear down four Carbs, clean/rebuild them cuz I didn't want to invest 3 bucks in a bottle of Fuel Stabilizer........
I've already said that raising the bike up off the ground isn't really needed.
2007-11-29 00:26:03 · answer #1 · answered by Truce 4 · 3⤊ 1⤋
Get some fuel stabilizer, add correct amount to a full tank of gas and run it a few minutes to get stabized fuel into the carbs. Next, purchase a battery maintainer (I got mine at Sears) This is hooked up to the battery and will sense when the battery begins to discharge and will trickle charge it to keep the battery up.
If rust is a concern, you could spray the engine, etc. with WD-40, after it's cooled, however, plan on thoroughly washing the bike before you start it in the spring...not much else you could do except bundle up and ride year round. Out here in the wilds of Kansas, I have about 30 days a year it's impossible to ride. The rest of the time, I'm using the bike. This morning, 18 degrees, wind chill of 11...made for a refreshing ride to work...K ;o)
2007-11-29 08:19:22 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 1⤋
The best thing by far is to completely drain the fuel system, which means removing the tank and probably storing that inside. Battery tender is good too, and it wouldn't hurt to change the oil as well.
But I plan on riding mine all winter long.
2007-11-29 14:05:17 · answer #3 · answered by the Jet 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Along with the other things already mentioned, give the bike a good wash and wax. You don't want anything corrosive to eat at the chrome or paint for a few months.
Make sure the gas tank is full. Condensation in the tank can cause rust on the inside, and give you problems in the spring (water in the fuel).
2007-11-29 10:51:06 · answer #4 · answered by ugly joe 4 · 4⤊ 1⤋
Buy some good winter gear and keep riding as long as it's dry out. It's cold but the experience is exhilarating. Riding in different weather conditions can be quite fun. Just consider it as a winter sport, like skiing or snowmobiling.
2007-11-29 17:07:07 · answer #5 · answered by Steven S 2 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Fresh oil & filter
Pull the battery & bring it inside & give it a 24hr charge once or twice over the winter.
leave it on it's kick stand, not work stand, it will strain the frame welds.
try not to cover with plastic, it will trap moisture under it & cause rust & paint problems.
If you have a manual petcock, run the carbs dry, The gas is normally fine if your only storing for a few months.
The boards under the tires or fuel preserver are for long term storage.
2007-11-29 09:33:09 · answer #6 · answered by Orestes 4 · 1⤊ 2⤋
I have stored bikes under tarps all winter often.
I always put "Sta-bil" in the gas to prevent gumming in the carbs.
I also cover the exhausts with something to keep anything from getting in.
I anchor the tarp carefully so no snow can get in.
Every so often (when snow isn't all over) I trickle charge the battery.
I've never had a problem starting in the spring.
2007-11-29 08:13:16 · answer #7 · answered by Wyoming Rider 6 · 7⤊ 1⤋
If you can't still ride it once a week, you need to do this.
1.drain the gas out
2disconect the battery & remove, place on trickle charger in side the house.
Cover the bike w/ tarp.
2007-11-29 11:41:23 · answer #8 · answered by Date Dr. 6 · 1⤊ 1⤋
Put it in a heated storage unit
2007-11-29 08:05:48 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 3⤋
Ride it!!!
2007-11-29 10:07:49 · answer #10 · answered by Anger 3 · 2⤊ 5⤋