| When winter comes and cold weather begins to set | | | | brakes, both the calipers and the discs, so that they |
| in, that is the time to think about getting your | | | | are protected while you complete this task. There |
| motorcycle stored for the winter. You may not | | | | are tons of joints and pivot points on your |
| even be planning to store you motorcycle for the | | | | motorcycle so you'll want to make sure all of them |
| winter because you've made the decision that you'll | | | | are properly lubricated. If you're not sure which |
| be riding throughout the winter. Regardless of your | | | | type of lubrication to use, then you can simply use a |
| reason for either storing it or not storing it, there are | | | | chain lube if you have one handy. Also, if you're |
| some great tips for caring for your motorcycle | | | | worried about corrosion, then you may consider using |
| throughout the winter. The steps indicated below | | | | a corrosion treatment for those parts that may need |
| should only take you a few hours and when you're | | | | it. |
| finished you will have done your part keeping your | | | | Once you've completely wiped down the surface of |
| motorcycle in great mechanical condition and looking | | | | your bike, you can coat and polish the surface with |
| great. | | | | wax. Make sure that you do not wax the brakes. |
| One of the more important steps is to make sure | | | | Make sure that the tires are not sitting on the cold |
| that the fuel system has been prepared by draining | | | | ground. You can do so by using a motorcycle stand |
| and conditioning it. One method for doing so would | | | | which work great for this purpose. If you don't |
| be to add a fuel stabilizer additive one you have | | | | have one available, then you can simply use a set of |
| drained the fuel level down to an adequate point. | | | | wood blocks or anything that will protect your tires |
| When you have the stabilizer added, start your | | | | from the cold surface. |
| motorcycle and let it run for 5 to 10 minutes. This | | | | One way that you can protect the battery and |
| will allow the additive to circulate through the fuel | | | | prevent yourself from having to buy a new one is by |
| system in order to properly treat it. Just fill your | | | | using a batter tender. It will help protect your |
| motorcycle up with fresh clean gas the next time | | | | battery and keep it fresh throughout the winter. |
| you are ready to ride. | | | | The last tip for caring for your motorcycle over the |
| Another important step will be to clean your bike as | | | | winter months is to keep it covered in order to |
| best as possible from top to bottom. Chances are | | | | protect it from dirt and dust. This will help keep it |
| pretty good that there has been an accumulation of | | | | clean and looking great when it is time to get out and |
| dirt and grime on your motorcycle over the riding | | | | ride again. |
| season so you may want to use a de-greasing | | | | If you don't plan on riding your motorcycle for a long |
| solution to remove any grime that has accumulated. | | | | period of time, then you may want to make use of |
| This includes the breaks and suspension. You should | | | | these few simple tips in order to keep your |
| also clean the brake calipers and re-lubricate when | | | | motorcycle in tip top shape for the next riding |
| done in order to keep your breaks working properly. | | | | season. Caring for your bike now and taking care of |
| After you have completely cleaned off and dried | | | | the little things can end up saving you a lot of money |
| your motorcycle, you'll want to lubricate any | | | | in the long run. |
| necessary components that require it. Cover the | | | | |