clicker
journeyman
Reged: 16/12/2008
Posts: 88
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At the risk of leaving myself open to ridicule, I'd like a bit of advice on storing the bike for the winter. Unfortunately I confess to being a bit of a fair weather rider and until the outlook gets somewhat warmer and drier, I'm gonna put the bike away!
It's garaged and covered but I'd like to know if there's anything I've got to watch and be careful about? It's on an optimizer and is started regularly, so the battery should be ok. I'm most concerned about the standing fuel in the tank, can this become a problem if the bikes not used for a long period of time and if so, what would be the best way to drain the tank?
If anyone can think of anything else I need to keep an eye on, I'd much appreciate it...
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chappers
Carpal \'Tunnel
Reged: 31/12/2006
Posts: 6701
Loc: Mind your own business
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Most people take the bike for a good long run and change oil and filter then fill the petrol tank brim full chuck it on stands connect a charger to it and Bob's your uncle you could also wash it if you want but if it's clean there's no need.
It's a good idea to fill the tank brim full is to prevent any condensation that may form otherwise from rusting the inside of the tank.
Starting the bike and running it regally doesn't do it any good and could be detrimental as condensation may form and cause corrosion.
The way I prepped my bike for winter was to pull it off the trailer (just came back from a trackday) and chucked it in the garage on stands.
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Chez
enthusiast
Reged: 16/10/2007
Posts: 317
Loc: Gloucestershire
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If you can, get some paddock stands and get the wheels off the ground. If not then turn them once a week to avoid the tyres flattening out.
When you do ride againdo an oil and filter change first.
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shinybusa
Pooh-Bah
Reged: 08/01/2008
Posts: 1989
Loc: away with the fairies..
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Poof!!!!
Ride it in the wet..it'll improve your skills no end...
However , if you don't like the rain (or are a soap dodger) do what Chappers recommended and brim it and also get it up onto Paddock stands to keep your tyres off the floor...
and change the oil and filter before going out next century when we have some decent weather... 
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clicker
journeyman
Reged: 16/12/2008
Posts: 88
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Poof!!!!
Ride it in the wet..it'll improve your skills no end...
However , if you don't like the rain (or are a soap dodger) do what Chappers recommended and brim it and also get it up onto Paddock stands to keep your tyres off the floor...
and change the oil and filter before going out next century when we have some decent weather...
Well, it was only a matter of time!...
The bikes on carpet so the wheels are off hard floor. I'll fill the tank and see how it goes. Thanks lads, appreciate your time.
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clicker
journeyman
Reged: 16/12/2008
Posts: 88
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Most people take the bike for a good long run and change oil and filter then fill the petrol tank brim full chuck it on stands connect a charger to it and Bob's your uncle you could also wash it if you want but if it's clean there's no need.
It's a good idea to fill the tank brim full is to prevent any condensation that may form otherwise from rusting the inside of the tank.
Starting the bike and running it regally doesn't do it any good and could be detrimental as condensation may form and cause corrosion.
The way I prepped my bike for winter was to pull it off the trailer (just came back from a trackday) and chucked it in the garage on stands.
So Chappers, are you saying don't start the bike, just keep it on the optimizer?
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chappers
Carpal \'Tunnel
Reged: 31/12/2006
Posts: 6701
Loc: Mind your own business
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Yep
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