Winterizing?

[Mueller]

I've got two sporties that I'm going to store in my unheated storage building. I fog and change oil in my boat and mowers for the winter. Are there any special methods for winterizing my bikes other than the oil change and fogging the cylinders I should know about?

Thanks
Mueller

[Rockerbox1]

park on something such as a piece of carpet or cardboard. if you cover them, use a breathable cover, not plastic, wouldn't hurt to have a small fan on them from time to time. and place some dryer sheets around them and places such as on the seat, under the seat, etc... (I hear it keeps lil critters away)

[craiger]

A full tank o fuel w/ some stabil will also do the trick,make sure to put the stabil dose in for a full tank run it for a while to ensure it gets into the fuel system.Park it w/ a full to the brim tank to avoid moisture & rust in yer tank.don't ferget the battery tender..

[nagalfar]

Originally Posted by Rockerbox1

park on something such as a piece of carpet or cardboard. if you cover them, use a breathable cover, not plastic, wouldn't hurt to have a small fan on them from time to time. and place some dryer sheets around them and places such as on the seat, under the seat, etc... (I hear it keeps lil critters away)

Not being a smart or dumb ass.. dyer sheets? does that really work? there are so many critters that live around my place some even have names.. would sure make it easy if those work..

[gruss]

Originally Posted by nagalfar

Not being a smart or dumb ass.. dyer sheets? does that really work? there are so many critters that live around my place some even have names.. would sure make it easy if those work..

never tried it, but they say it does......dean swears by it !!!!

well, he just swears alot......

try it out !!!

[Badassbrutus]

Smells purdy...lol...So easy a caveman can do it.

I winterize my bike by putting warmer clothes on.lol

[gruss]

Originally Posted by Badassbrutus

Smells purdy...lol...So easy a caveman can do it.

I winterize my bike by putting warmer clothes on.lol

My Man !!!!!!!!!!

[nagalfar]

Originally Posted by Badassbrutus

Smells purdy...lol...So easy a caveman can do it.

I winterize my bike by putting warmer clothes on.lol

lmao... nothing like a vanilla and lavender seat when your heading off for a w/e road rally.., I couldn't find the "Smell no evil" monkey!

[Smokin Sam]

It is always good to change your oil before storage. One of the things oil does is pull acids out of combustion. If you leave the old oil in over winter the acids will start to etch the bearing surfaces. That is the beginning of the end!

[MusicnHarleys]

Ok, I don't winterize anything cause I drive or ride as much as I can, just put on more layers without compromising grip. Definitely change oil and fill tank as full as you can get it with the stabilizer. A small heater would be great to put out in the building as well.