Mitch Posted October 23, 2005 Report Share Posted October 23, 2005 It's getting to be that time of year. What do you guys do to winterize your bikes? I put my bike on the centerstand, put in stabil, started it up, let it warm up so the stabil would get into the carb, killed it,filled the tank to the very top. I then cleaned the chain and lubed it. Waxed the bike and wheels with zaino. Aired up the tires to their max pressure, (with it on the center stand only the front is touching for a risk of a flat spot, but I will turn the front weekly.) The fuel petcock does not have an off selection, so I'll leave it on run. I threw a cover over it and plugged in a battery tender and think its good to go for the winter, unless you guys have some other suggestions. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JaSSon Posted October 23, 2005 Report Share Posted October 23, 2005 I plan on bundling up and riding the bike maybe once a week or so. But we'll see how long that lasts. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
owndjoo Posted October 24, 2005 Report Share Posted October 24, 2005 i rode during the winter last year, but this time i've got it on the front pin stand and the rear stand. i'll be pullin the whole front end and all the bodywork off. getting all the suspension done, brakes done, new bodywork, new exhaust, air filter, etc. pretty much will be a new bike for 2006. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Total Sign Posted October 24, 2005 Report Share Posted October 24, 2005 It's getting to be that time of year. What do you guys do to winterize your bikes? I put my bike on the centerstand, put in stabil, started it up, let it warm up so the stabil would get into the carb, killed it,filled the tank to the very top. I then cleaned the chain and lubed it. Waxed the bike and wheels with zaino. Aired up the tires to their max pressure, (with it on the center stand only the front is touching for a risk of a flat spot, but I will turn the front weekly.) The fuel petcock does not have an off selection, so I'll leave it on run. I threw a cover over it and plugged in a battery tender and think its good to go for the winter, unless you guys have some other suggestions. Why fill the tank up? All that gas will go bad before spring? Spray some fogging oil into the carb with bike on. Stops rust from forming inside. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AJ Posted October 24, 2005 Report Share Posted October 24, 2005 when you winterize a boat they tell you to fill the tanks all the way up. its opposit of what you think Why fill the tank up? All that gas will go bad before spring? Spray some fogging oil into the carb with bike on. Stops rust from forming inside. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Total Sign Posted October 25, 2005 Report Share Posted October 25, 2005 No. Thats old school thinking. Boats made after 1940 are reccomended to be stored empty. When things heat up, they expand. A full tank now is more than a full tank on a 70* day. Fire hazard. Plus, I wouldnt want a full tank of gas going bad. You could always siphon it out? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chad is Dead Posted October 25, 2005 Report Share Posted October 25, 2005 I just keep it in the garage and ride when theres no rain or snow on the ground....year round riding bitches! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
street pilot Posted October 25, 2005 Report Share Posted October 25, 2005 Getting the tires up off of the frozen concrete is a good idea. If you cant get stands, at least put a few layers of cardboard or carpet under the tires, and move the bike every so often. Lubing the chain is a good idea. Stuff the exhaust or intake/ any holes with rags... mice go anywhere. Battery tender or trickle charger is a must. If you cannot afford a trickle charger, pull the battery, bring it inside and put the charger on it once a month. If you are keeping it in the basement with a concrete floor, its good practice to put cardboard under it to provide a barrier from the cold. Everyone has their own ideas for the fuel. The idea is that if you top off the tank, there is no room for moisture. Stabil or drygas will keep the gas in the carbs and tank fresh. Some people will tell you the stuff is trash, but I have never had any problems. Be sure you run the motor long enough to get the additive into all of the lines. For extended storage, it is recommended that you put a bit of oil (or fogging oil) in the cylinders, then turn the crank a couple rotations to coat the cylinder walls. Again, the idea here is to fight corrosion from moisture. Really this shouldnt be a problem for our short winters. I keep the tank semi-full, add a stabilizer, and start the bike every few weeks or month, allowing it to reach operating temperature, and then run for a several minutes. A quick ride if possible, or run it on a stand. Doing this eliminates the need for oil in the cylinders, and the stabilizer should take care of moisture in the fuel. I do also use a higher octane, only hoping that there is less moisture to begin with in the fuel. I usually store my bike from the first salt to the time when the rain has washed all of it off of the road. If you do ride in salt, it is definitely a good idea to wash the bike afterwards. I usually change the oil at the beginning of every season too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thorne Posted October 25, 2005 Report Share Posted October 25, 2005 Good tips man I'm planning on stabilizing my gas next week and riding it to storage:) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NWill Posted October 27, 2005 Report Share Posted October 27, 2005 I just keep it in the garage and ride when theres no rain or snow on the ground....year round riding bitches! Anyone else plan on riding year round? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
owndjoo Posted October 27, 2005 Report Share Posted October 27, 2005 i normally do, but bike is going through the race conversion, who knows if it will ever see the road again Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cptn janks Posted October 27, 2005 Report Share Posted October 27, 2005 Why fill the tank up? All that gas will go bad before spring? to keep the inside of the tank from rusting? the stabil should keep the gas from going bad too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Putty Posted October 28, 2005 Report Share Posted October 28, 2005 Mine is on a front and rear stand with both feet off. Getting gussied up....LOL!!! Looks as if i am done for the year. Full tank of gas, lubed chain. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Got-Boost? Posted October 28, 2005 Report Share Posted October 28, 2005 No. Thats old school thinking. Boats made after 1940 are reccomended to be stored empty. When things heat up, they expand. A full tank now is more than a full tank on a 70* day. Fire hazard. Plus, I wouldnt want a full tank of gas going bad. You could always siphon it out? That isn't correct! You need to put a stabilizer in it and top the tank off to keep it from rusting. All the info you need---> http://www.i4at.org/surv/sta-bil.htm Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
grease monkey Posted October 28, 2005 Report Share Posted October 28, 2005 i'll be riding proally almost as much as I did during the warmer weather......... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Crash1647545504 Posted October 28, 2005 Report Share Posted October 28, 2005 Well, Mine is going up on stands, stabil and a full tank, lubed chain, and a final washing. Then come end of November, it goes into a trailer, out to Colorado, and in my Uncles garage to sit next to his new Ducatti 999s till late May posibly June, when I get done with the snowboard season Then it heads via pickup truck to the closest dynotune bike shop to get retuned for rhe Altitude Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Total Sign Posted October 29, 2005 Report Share Posted October 29, 2005 That isn't correct! You need to put a stabilizer in it and top the tank off to keep it from rusting. All the info you need---> http://www.i4at.org/surv/sta-bil.htm Their made of aluminum right? And JMR, STA-BIL does stop gas from guming up. DOES NOT stop it from losing octane. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
armin922 Posted October 29, 2005 Report Share Posted October 29, 2005 im riding year round bitches! Just rode today, froze my balls off but its all good. Im probably gonna take it out when there isnt snow on the ground and salt. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
street pilot Posted October 29, 2005 Report Share Posted October 29, 2005 Well, Mine is going up on stands, stabil and a full tank, lubed chain, and a final washing. Then come end of November, it goes into a trailer, out to Colorado, and in my Uncles garage to sit next to his new Ducatti 999s till late May posibly June, when I get done with the snowboard season Then it heads via pickup truck to the closest dynotune bike shop to get retuned for rhe Altitude Where does your uncle live? In denver, its riding season year round. The snow melts in a day or 2 and its 60 degrees. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Got-Boost? Posted October 29, 2005 Report Share Posted October 29, 2005 Their made of aluminum right? And JMR, STA-BIL does stop gas from guming up. DOES NOT stop it from losing octane. The fuel still breaks down but not as much. The main thing the stabalizer does is keep it from breaking down more causing rust and other things inside the tank that will crap up your fuel system after a long storage period. No doubt that it hurts the octane of the fuel. Why do you think your gas MPG and power is down when using any of those additives like HEET, injector cleaner, etc....? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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