winter storage/maintenance
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winter storage/maintenance
So ive got the bike under a nice dry shelter til the winters shifted, but except letting the bike tick over now and again, is there anything else i should be doing?
CBR125 - XJ600S DIVERSION - YZF600R THUNDERCAT - VTR1000 FIRESTORM
I still crave a supermoto...
I still crave a supermoto...
- lloydie
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Re: winter storage/maintenance
Have you got good antifreeze in there ? .
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Re: winter storage/maintenance
The honest answer is I dont know, it was last changed by the previous owner who used to have servicing done at a garage.
I could check all paperwork and see if its stated, but unlikely I guess
I could check all paperwork and see if its stated, but unlikely I guess
CBR125 - XJ600S DIVERSION - YZF600R THUNDERCAT - VTR1000 FIRESTORM
I still crave a supermoto...
I still crave a supermoto...
Re: winter storage/maintenance
Callum,
I would say NOT to start it up and let it idle unless you are going to get it fully up to running temp [engine and exhaust] otherwise you are just washing the oil off the bore and encouraging condensation in the exhausts.
better to:
1) fill tank to the brim so there is room for moisture build up in the tank to rust that.
2) front & back wheels off the ground
3) optimate on every few weeks [but dont leave it plugged into the battery when it is switched off]
4) douse the bike with WD40 or similar [not teh brakes]
other options are
a) run engine till hot and do oil change so only clean oil being left in the bike over winter
b) run engine with fuel tap closed till carbs are empty
b) drop oil down the bores and turn engine over slowly to get it to cover the cyls
c) put covers over the pipes
truth is I only do 3 and 4!
I would say NOT to start it up and let it idle unless you are going to get it fully up to running temp [engine and exhaust] otherwise you are just washing the oil off the bore and encouraging condensation in the exhausts.
better to:
1) fill tank to the brim so there is room for moisture build up in the tank to rust that.
2) front & back wheels off the ground
3) optimate on every few weeks [but dont leave it plugged into the battery when it is switched off]
4) douse the bike with WD40 or similar [not teh brakes]
other options are
a) run engine till hot and do oil change so only clean oil being left in the bike over winter
b) run engine with fuel tap closed till carbs are empty
b) drop oil down the bores and turn engine over slowly to get it to cover the cyls
c) put covers over the pipes
truth is I only do 3 and 4!
AMcQ
- lloydie
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Re: winter storage/maintenance
Fixed one for youAMCQ46 wrote:Callum,
I would say NOT to start it up and let it idle unless you are going to get it fully up to running temp [engine and exhaust] otherwise you are just washing the oil off the bore and encouraging condensation in the exhausts.
better to:
1) fill tank to the brim so there is NO room for moisture build up in the tank to rust that.
2) front & back wheels off the ground
3) optimate on every few weeks [but dont leave it plugged into the battery when it is switched off]
4) douse the bike with WD40 or similar [not teh brakes]
other options are
a) run engine till hot and do oil change so only clean oil being left in the bike over winter
b) run engine with fuel tap closed till carbs are empty
b) drop oil down the bores and turn engine over slowly to get it to cover the cyls
c) put covers over the pipes
truth is I only do 3 and 4!
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Re: winter storage/maintenance
The furthest ive got is wash/wax then gt85 over it
I do leave it to run for a fair while and it has virtually brand new oil/filter
I do leave it to run for a fair while and it has virtually brand new oil/filter
CBR125 - XJ600S DIVERSION - YZF600R THUNDERCAT - VTR1000 FIRESTORM
I still crave a supermoto...
I still crave a supermoto...
Re: winter storage/maintenance
Just running the engine will heat that up but your transmission will still be cold. Personally, stud issue aside, I lay mine up fully as AMCQ46 suggests.
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Re: winter storage/maintenance
Tempted to just take it for a blast once a month instead lol
CBR125 - XJ600S DIVERSION - YZF600R THUNDERCAT - VTR1000 FIRESTORM
I still crave a supermoto...
I still crave a supermoto...
Re: winter storage/maintenance
I always leave mine ready to rock n roll, theres many a decent day to get the bike out in the winter. If I dont use it for a while then I just do what your saying, let it run up to temp once a week...Never had any issues.
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Re: winter storage/maintenance
That's what I would do... Iv'e never laid a bike up for the winter, my bike is always ready to roll regardless of weather or time of year. Won't be no different this year, don't look like i'll be getting my car back on the road anytime soon so bike will be out if needed come sun, rain or snowcallam_nffc wrote:Tempted to just take it for a blast once a month instead lol
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Re: winter storage/maintenance
unless its really nasty just take it for a weekly spin... when it does turn nasty for a few weeks I just put mine on paddock stands and start it every week, click it into 2nd gear and let it run until its well warm,, ![Very Happy :D](./images/smilies/icon_biggrin.gif)
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Re: winter storage/maintenance
Be careful when doing the above as there is no load on the chain & it can quite easily jump off the sprocket. The other issue is that paddock stands are not the safest way. You would be safer on an Abba stand & keep dipping the clutch to prevent chain slap.fabiostar wrote:unless its really nasty just take it for a weekly spin... when it does turn nasty for a few weeks I just put mine on paddock stands and start it every week, click it into 2nd gear and let it run until its well warm,,
Re: winter storage/maintenance
Got mine in a vac bag this year, complete with silca crystals brick inside.
Will let u know what it looks like in due course.
T
Will let u know what it looks like in due course.
T
.........So far, so good, so what!
Re: winter storage/maintenance
Mine has been protected by allweatherbiker and is used everyday !!
Re: winter storage/maintenance
Exactly.Tempted to just take it for a blast once a month instead lol
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