riding a winterized bike

[khardrunner14]

So, the weather cleared up a bit here and I want to take the bike out for a short jaunt. BUT, I already put fuel stabilizer in it and it hasn't been run in over a month. Is it alright to take it out if I'm nice to it?

[snark]

Take her out and enjoy her! I ride mine to work every day when the weather is nice. I winterize it every year just in case she has to sit. The first good day that I see I go for a ride. My only recommendation would be to remember to put the battery back on the tender when you get back home so that you have a good charge in case its a few weeks until the next good day.

Where in PA are you?

[khardrunner14]

I live out near Scranton. It's cold (lows in the singles) but warms up in the afternoon to the mid 20's. I'd like to take it out for short rides when it's sunny.

[bonanzadave]

I'd like to take it out for short rides when it's sunny.

Ive heard some of the gurus here say short rides may not be good. Has to do with condensation not being burned off due to a partial warm engine. Stand by and maybe someone with more info will enlighten us....

[snark]

Same down here. Watch for the black ice though. Just make sure that your "short" ride isn't too short. About 15 to 20 minutes at least. Around the block may do more damage than good.

[tkent02]

A good ride is the best thing for it...
But not for just ten minutes.
Take it out and get it good and hot.
And tires suck when it's cold out, be careful out there.

[khardrunner14]

Yeah I was thinking along the lines of half an hour. I'll let her warm up for a few minutes as well.

[Steve]

Riding with stabilized fuel is not a problem. How were you planning on getting rid of that fuel in the spring? This way, you are just doing the same thing several times. \\/

Just remember that if you go far enough that you have to refill the tank, to add the appropriate amount of stabilizer to maintain your protection. 8-[


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