Winterizing Thread.

NONE_too_SOFT · 10-29-2008, 02:36 PM

gonna fill the tank and add some sea foam, let idle for ten minutes, top it off, and close the cap.

then im gonna take all my plastics off (since i'll be either selling and/or painting them this winter) and bring them in, along w/ the headlights and instrument panels etc.

Gonna cover the exaust tightly to reduce any condensation which may cause rust.

put her up on stands.

take the battery out and get it on a tender.

catalog all parts that need to be replaced before next season.

then puttin the cover on her. Sigh.

anything i'm missing please post up, im sure other people will be doing the same thing this month or next and have some tips.

no need to post up if you're from the south. Yes i know you ride all year.

JoJoYZF · 10-29-2008, 02:43 PM

Ill be doing the same things in the next couple weeks. I wont be taking my plastics off though. Im hoping that next week when it should be in the 60s that I can get the chain cleaned and lubed and get a little more riding in and then its time to put her away.

NONE_too_SOFT · 10-29-2008, 02:50 PM

yeap. thurs-fri next week is when i'll prolly do it, hoping to get out next week for a little bit when its *burr* sixty.

clean chain is already checked off. its pretty spotless right now. may take it off and soak it in kero for good measure though.

Rider · 10-29-2008, 02:54 PM

Don't forget to change the oil and clean the bike really well.

JoJoYZF · 10-29-2008, 02:56 PM

Good points. I do have to clean mine up a little bit. My oil wasnt done long ago so Im leaving that alone and changing it after a couple hundred come spring time.

NONE_too_SOFT · 10-29-2008, 02:58 PM

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Originally Posted by Rider

Don't forget to change the oil and clean the bike really well.

yea definatly after i take the plastics off i'll give her a good rub down.

I forgot to mention oil changing though. personally mine needs changed anyways, so i'll be sure to take care of it... i dont want dirty oil sediment building up in my engine. just be sure to cycle your oil every couple of weeks by starting it up and letting it run.

Rider · 10-29-2008, 03:01 PM

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Originally Posted by NONE_too_SOFT

yea definatly after i take the plastics off i'll give her a good rub down.

I forgot to mention oil changing though. personally mine needs changed anyways, so i'll be sure to take care of it... i dont want dirty oil sediment building up in my engine. just be sure to cycle your oil every couple of weeks by starting it up and letting it run.

Don't do that... You will let condensation in the motor. It's better to just let it sit. A tip I got from Gas Man a couple years back.

MikeSP1 · 11-01-2008, 09:26 AM

Mine was officially in storage in the middle of August, fresh oil, sta-bil from the tank through the throttle doddies, all the way to the cylinders. Chain cleaned and waxed before it was crated and she's already on front/rear stands. It's time to get some mods/repairs done! I just wonder how far I'll take her apart this time? It'll probably be worse than last time. I think Rae remembers how bad it was the last time I took her apart.

10-29-2008, 02:36 PM	#1
NONE_too_SOFT Chopstix / \ Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Akron OH Moto: 03 CBR RR Posts: 5,350	Winterizing Thread. gonna fill the tank and add some sea foam, let idle for ten minutes, top it off, and close the cap. then im gonna take all my plastics off (since i'll be either selling and/or painting them this winter) and bring them in, along w/ the headlights and instrument panels etc. Gonna cover the exaust tightly to reduce any condensation which may cause rust. put her up on stands. take the battery out and get it on a tender. catalog all parts that need to be replaced before next season. then puttin the cover on her. Sigh. anything i'm missing please post up, im sure other people will be doing the same thing this month or next and have some tips. no need to post up if you're from the south. Yes i know you ride all year.

11-01-2008, 09:26 AM	#8
MikeSP1 Perpetual trouble Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: at the base of the Alps Moto: VTX 1300C, RC51, CBR600RR, CBR929RR Posts: 715	Mine was officially in storage in the middle of August, fresh oil, sta-bil from the tank through the throttle doddies, all the way to the cylinders. Chain cleaned and waxed before it was crated and she's already on front/rear stands. It's time to get some mods/repairs done! I just wonder how far I'll take her apart this time? It'll probably be worse than last time. I think Rae remembers how bad it was the last time I took her apart. __________________ "Life is not a journey to the grave with the intention of arriving safely in one pretty and well preserved piece, but to skid across the line broadside, thoroughly used up, worn out, leaking oil, shouting GERONIMO!"

10-29-2008, 02:43 PM	#2
JoJoYZF Bring on the Zombies! Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Cleveland Moto: 2000 Yamaha YZF600R Posts: 2,691	Ill be doing the same things in the next couple weeks. I wont be taking my plastics off though. Im hoping that next week when it should be in the 60s that I can get the chain cleaned and lubed and get a little more riding in and then its time to put her away.

10-29-2008, 02:50 PM	#3
NONE_too_SOFT Chopstix / \ Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Akron OH Moto: 03 CBR RR Posts: 5,350	yeap. thurs-fri next week is when i'll prolly do it, hoping to get out next week for a little bit when its burr sixty. clean chain is already checked off. its pretty spotless right now. may take it off and soak it in kero for good measure though.

10-29-2008, 02:54 PM	#4
Rider Moto GP Star Join Date: Feb 2008 Posts: 12,156	Don't forget to change the oil and clean the bike really well.

10-29-2008, 02:56 PM	#5
JoJoYZF Bring on the Zombies! Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Cleveland Moto: 2000 Yamaha YZF600R Posts: 2,691	Good points. I do have to clean mine up a little bit. My oil wasnt done long ago so Im leaving that alone and changing it after a couple hundred come spring time.