Every year theres threads about what to do in order to winterize your bike, so I've compiled a checklist of what I've normally done, to make things easier for people doing it for the first time. If you guys have anything you wish to add, post below and I will add it in.
DO:
1. Top up the gas tank (preferably shell 91, as it has no ethanol)
2. Add fuel stabilizer from Canadian Tire
3. Run the bike for a few mins to get the fuel stabilizer through the system. (Note: If you have a carbureted bike, you may want to drain the float bowls)
4. Change the oil + filter. No, you don’t need to change the oil again in the spring unless you are paranoid and rich.
5. Wash + wax
6. Clean and lube the chain
7. Put the battery on a Battery Tender. You can pick one up at Canadian tire.
8. Optional: put bike on stands to keep tires off the ground. Tires on the ground wont do any damage either, perhaps move it a few feet every few weeks if you are concerned
9. Cover the exhaust hole with a sock to keep critters out
DON’T:
1. Start the bike during the winter to “warm it up”. Unless you reach full operational temperature, moisture will develop. Just leave it alone.
DO:
1. Top up the gas tank (preferably shell 91, as it has no ethanol)
2. Add fuel stabilizer from Canadian Tire
3. Run the bike for a few mins to get the fuel stabilizer through the system. (Note: If you have a carbureted bike, you may want to drain the float bowls)
4. Change the oil + filter. No, you don’t need to change the oil again in the spring unless you are paranoid and rich.
5. Wash + wax
6. Clean and lube the chain
7. Put the battery on a Battery Tender. You can pick one up at Canadian tire.
8. Optional: put bike on stands to keep tires off the ground. Tires on the ground wont do any damage either, perhaps move it a few feet every few weeks if you are concerned
9. Cover the exhaust hole with a sock to keep critters out
DON’T:
1. Start the bike during the winter to “warm it up”. Unless you reach full operational temperature, moisture will develop. Just leave it alone.
Need to winterize your bike? Here is a list of things to do
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