How do you guys winterize??

[SportsterDoc]

This thread is worth reading for the humor, alone!

 

[LongRanger_imp]

Oh boy, fogging oil. Remember that?

 

[Banned_imp]

I still fog my bikes for winter storage, although I ran out of time this year prior to my back surgery so that step got skipped this year. Everything else was done though.

I have never done it on an I4 though, as I didn't know that trick as a 17 year old with my 82 CB900C back in '89. Is there an easy way to do it?

 

[flynrider]

Hi Folks,
Pushed the limit this weekend as temps hit 50 and went for a spin. Just topped off the tank & stabilizer, changed the oil.
Question. Does anybody put teaspoon of oil in each cylinder at end of season to protect cylinder walls?

I used to do that for engines that would be idle for long periods of time (i.e. > 1 yr.). For a few months of winter storage, I wouldn't bother. Plus, modern bikes now have gadgets like oxygen sensors and cat converters that may not respond well to the semi burned oil in the exhaust when you start it back up.

 

[riderbob_imp]

Think Flynrider's has good point. Technology & even oil is different today than 25 years ago, its probably an unnecessary step. I'll pass on it.
Thanks for input.

 

[warman_imp]

There is no winter in South East Texas.

 

[use2b_imp]

EmptySea that is a scary pic on snow and ice ..... a few days in the 40's this week here so i am not riding . have an electric blanket though

 

[the Ferret]

We are supposed to get an inch of snow starting at noon Saturday. I will be riding Sat morning before it accumulates, but temps will be in the teens starting tomorrow morning. Crank up the electric grips and jacket liner lol

 

[mattmcuomo@yahoo.com]

Winterized....


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[the Ferret]

THAT's the way to do it MMC

 

[chandler_imp]

Just reading through this thread. My last ride was at the end of November, just prior to some major complications with a spinal injury. Finally had surgery in late December and am just getting back to thinking about being in a place where I feel well enough to actually enjoy a short ride. I did no winter storage here in Atlanta, GA. I’ve rolled the bike a few inches in the garage where it’s stored, and started it once, but that’s it.
Long story short: there’s no real chance I’ve done any real damage by not doing most of the suggestions mentioned, right? I should probably just check tire pressure and get out for a ride soon? The winter and my injury caught me off guard. I hate to think I could have done any damage that could’ve been avoided.
Thanks for listening to me ramble!


2013 Honda CB1100

 

[Lord Popgun]

I don’t do anything special either. Change the oil and keep the battery on a tender is about it. I do work the brakes and clutch on both bikes as I have read about problems on the ST1300 board about problems with them if not exercised.

 

[PowerDubs_imp]

You are fine. Just check tire pressure and go.

 

[the Ferret]

Chandler I would top it off with fresh gas if it's low and dump a few ounces of Seafoam in it, check the tire pressures and then you should be good.

 

[Lord Popgun]

What Ferret said. I forgot that as I always have it in my gas.

 

[mattmcuomo@yahoo.com]

Winterized....


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De-winterized. Lol

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[ChipBeck_imp]

I order a Makers Mark Manhattan at the bar.

Chip

 

[Guth_imp]

I order a Makers Mark Manhattan at the bar.

Chip

:rofl:

And instead of worrying about things like frostbite, you simply need to remember the Chapstick.