What do you do to winterize your bike?

[twr1776]

I hate to say it but here in NW Indiana it is getting to that point. This is what I normally do to prep for the winter season. Put Stabil in tank, run for a few miles, and fill up with fresh fuel. Drain carb bowls, pull battery and put inside on a trickle charger. Put bike on centerstand and cover up with blankets or bike cover. If I get a decent enough day I also wash, towel dry and wax if possible. What do you do your bike before it goes into hibernation?

[jm_foote]

That's all I do.

[83GS1100E_Tornado]

Winter? What's that? There's usually only about a month to 6 weeks down here in Dallas that are REALLY too cold to ride, so I just go out and start her up in that ICE COLD 45 degree weather.........:-D

[DanTheMan]

I put it on the centrestand with a full tank of gas, either start it or ride it at least twice a month, you might see me riding on January 15th, if it's above 30 deg. F and there's no ice on the road.........:-D :-D

[Steve]

Tornado,

As much as you might miss hearing the old girl, you are probably doing more harm than good by starting her up. Unless you can get out for about a half-hour ride, things will not get warm enough to eliminate all the condensation, and things like the mufflers will rust from the inside out.


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[oldschoolorange]

What do you do to winterize your bike?


Studded tires

[83GS1100E_Tornado]

Tornado,

As much as you might miss hearing the old girl, you are probably doing more harm than good by starting her up. Unless you can get out for about a half-hour ride, things will not get warm enough to eliminate all the condensation, and things like the mufflers will rust from the inside out.
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I've been doing it that way for years without issue, on every bike I've ever had. I typically will let them run long enough to reach operating temperature, and then some. As opposed to rebuilding the carbs every spring, I think I'll take my chances...........

[Desolation Angel]

Not a thing here. :-D

I'm glad, too. Sounds like a royal pain having the weather force you off your bike for so long. Heat will keep me off mine, but then it's an option, not forced. I don't like to sweat.

[DanTheMan]

Not a thing here.

I'm glad, too. Sounds like a royal pain having the weather force you off your bike for so long. Heat will keep me off mine, but then it's an option, not forced. I don't like to sweat.

Wuss!!!!!!!!:razz: :-({|=

[t3rmin]

I plan to just keep riding mine this winter when it's not raining or icy (not much snow here in SW Washington State).

[Desolation Angel]

Wuss!!!!!!!!:razz: :-({|=

And your point is? :-D

[spyderrocs]

all the above, and fog it, put a plastic bag over air box/carbs.

[wharrah]

I've been doing it that way for years without issue, on every bike I've ever had. I typically will let them run long enough to reach operating temperature, and then some. As opposed to rebuilding the carbs every spring, I think I'll take my chances...........

What he said... I'm with Tornado.

[rustybronco]

battery charger on it every now and then (a home made one) and ride it at least once a month.

[DaShadow]

Motorcycles don't need rest!

i'm in the middle tn area, and it's getting cold up here.... heated had grips, heated cloves, full-face helmet, and no fear of shrinkage is the only way i get to work. an all out downpoor can't stop me! ICE?¿?....we'll see, but i'm thinking fine chains and a slower pace...that or spikes. if you see my bike on a trailer, CALL 911!...that or i've got this hole ice idea wrong and you see my bike on a trialer after someone called 911