We know that motorcycle enthusiasts out there are knowledgeable
enough in how to care for their bikes. Having a motorcycle and
considering it as a prized possession is indeed tedious work.
And here, we would like to share bits of information about
several things that you may find really important, especially if
you’re a motorcyclist from northern climates.
Northern climates motorcyclists experience dilemmas during the
winter season comes. Once winter approaches, they either take
the option of continuing their motorcycle riding, not wishing to
be apart from their motorcycles for the winter spell or they
winterize their motorcycles and put it away until spring comes.
Winter brings with it cold, icy, wet weather. These conditions
do not bode well for your motorcycle’s condition and neither is
it a great condition for riding your bike.
Every motorcyclist may have many different opinions on how to do
the process of winterizing their motorcycles. Doing it is a
matter of grave significance in order to restore the power and
built of your motorcycle in order for it to be sturdy during its
active lifespan. Once you have decided on putting away your bike
temporarily as the winter sets in, here are several basic steps
to winterize your bike and put your mind at ease for the rest of
the winter. •Even before the winter sets in, check over your
motorcycle for any mechanical problems. If you find something
wrong, put it in repair immediately. •The engine oil and oil
filter of your bike must be changed. After this, run the engine
briefly so that the oil can circulate completely through the
system. Try to avoid using used motor oil as it is contaminated
with acids. Drain your float bowls by running the engine,
shutting off the fuel or letting the engine use up the fuel in
the float bowls. •After the last ride of the season, top off
your gas tank. This will prevent water condensation in the tank.
You can treat your gas with a gasoline stabilizer for your fuel
to stay good through the winter. •Your motorcycle’s battery
should be checked. This entails cleaning the battery terminals
and connecting a Battery Tender or similar trickle charger. You
can also remove the battery and store it in a warm, dry place.
•Take time to clean and wax your bike. •After cleaning and
waxing it thoroughly, dry it up real good and cover it. Find a
nice and warm garage that’s safe from cold drafts in which to
store your bike. •Ooops! Before leaving your bike alone in its
cozy place, check your tires and inflate them to the proper
pressure. •Also, make sure the garage you found can be locked up
real tight and the registration and other papers are removed
from its case.
There’s no law saying not to drop in on your bike every couple
of weeks. This will remind you that once the winter is gone, you
and your bike will both be back in the road again! -30-
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