Winterize the Bike!
In the cold northern regions of the globe, motorcyclists are
faced with the choice whether to continue riding during winter
or to winterize their bikes and put it away until spring.
Riders with tropical climates have no problem in connection
with winterizing their bikes for the obvious reason that they
have no winter (which is risky to their bikes) to talk about.
Moreover, they are very fortunate because they can use their
bikes all-year-round. Winterizing is a personal choice of a
biker. He may or may not practice the same since it is mainly a
product of discretion. But for those who are interested to
winterize their bikes, here are some tested tips that they can
bank on.
7 Steps to Winterize:
1.Before you winterize, check first if the bike has mechanical
problems. If you have detected a defect, fix it first before you
proceed. 2.The engine oil and the oil filter must be replaced or
changed. 3.Fill the gas tank. Then add stabilizer. To gauge the
right quantity of the stabilizer, consult the instructions on
its can. After that, run the bike for a few minutes. 4.After the
run, check the bike's battery. Clean its battery terminals and
connect a Battery Tender or similar trickle-charger. 5.Wash,
clean, wipe and wax the bike. 6.Use motorcycle cover to protect
the bike from other elements. Keep the bike in a warm garage.
7.Lastly, make it certain that the bike is locked up and its
registration and papers are removed so as to avoid liability if
in case the bike was stolen.
Ready yourself and your motorcycle apparel to action-packed
spring adventures because by then, your bike will be in good
working conditions without the hazards of the freezing winter!