Winter Bike Check Checklist/Write Up- A WB Prize For The Best One

[The Stig]

OK Guys & Girls as Winter approaches many members are thinking about wrapping up their life

So lets have some tips maybe a checklist

What a must & what's a big NO NO

The Best checklist/write up wins a pair of WB stickers

The write up will appear in the front page of the forum

So Get posting

[yanto]

well i am dyslexic so no write up
but a must for all of you that leave the bike in your garage over winter
anti freeze in your water cooled bikes
and get some of this in your fuel tank mix it in and run for ten mins
it will protect your tank and stop your carbs gumming up i have used it for the last 6 years

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[rhunter]

Hi,
1. If you havent got a battery optimezer get one to keep your battery tip top over the winter
2. After cleaning your bike before hibernation give it spray with Duck oil but dont get it on your brake discs or tyres!
this helps to stop any damp ingress keeping your bike in a like new condition for next year

Hope these help
Russ (Wrexham)

[Cupid Stunt]

Keep riding the bike
Get some decent textile waterproof kit
Use Gerbing heated clothing

You'll extend your riding time by months

Just think of all those dry, sunny days during the winter that you wouldn't normally ride, becoming just like a summers day

[twoesme]

Put a dry bit of carpet under the tyres.
Start it regular.
Try and get it out for a spin not for the brakes and clutch to stick a run around the block, and get the engine warmed up.


Wont be storing ours though we are hard core but free stickers we will accept 

[triple595]

i use winter to do all the little jobs and service items on the bike, my best tip is to leave the old oil in the bike over winter then change it at the start of the season, thus getting rid of any condesation or moisture that may be stored in it.


also keep the weight off the tyres, lift the bike up on stands, and add a bit more pressure in your tyres, it will preserve them for longer, if left outside get a decent cover, if need be wrap it in bubble wrap.


dont forget your kit as well winter can be a bugger for leather if left in damp conditions, hang them up somewhere warm n dry

[Griff]

Keep riding the bike
Get some decent textile waterproof kit
Use Gerbing heated clothing

You'll extend your riding time by months

Just think of all those dry, sunny days during the winter that you wouldn't normally ride, becoming just like a summers day

  yep, keep riding 

[ridgeback]

1. Drain oil + fit filter, old oil contains acids and other gremlins.
2. Tie back clutch lever.
3. Keep tyres off a concrete floor, it degrades the compounds.
4. Check battery charge (injection models) require an optimum voltage to start. Also disconnect.
5. Thoughly clean bike, condensation in a cold garage will soon attack the metal.
6. Only cover the bike with a cover that can breathe.
7. Keep at least 3/4 tank of fuel.
8. Don't keep starting the bike unless you go for a run, only puts condensation everwhere.
9. Drain off old coolant flush, and replace antifreese.
10. Check over and oil all cables.

[red]

easy - the dear heart does everything 

[shazza]

1, go say hello to her every day
2,go and  stroke her every day
3, tell her you still love her every day
4, tell her she wont be in the garage to long over winter
5, leave the radiators on in the garage so she dont get cold
6, buy her Christmas presents 
 7, oh yes give bob the keys so all jobs get done ready for next year
how did i do 

[Pope]

get a couple of cans of ACF50 anti corrosion formula.

It's not water based so it stays on the bike a lot longer than WD40 or FS365

Smells lovely too



Originally used on aircraft on carriers to stop them corroding due to the salt water spray

[yanto]

strip them down have frame powder coated and wheels
replace bairings
new pain job  it will show you love  it and keep you warm as well 

[DaveCBR]

I get the heated gloves out and kep riding on the dry days

[jasext]

Get a dirt bike or big traille and ride all year round ,muddier the better

[Ninja Warrior]

1, go say hello to her every day
2,go and  stroke her every day
3, tell her you still love her every day
4, tell her she wont be in the garage to long over winter
5, leave the radiators on in the garage so she dont get cold
6, buy her Christmas presents 

I do all these things to my missus and she still nags and moans! Maybe I should put a TV out there for her!

Checklist:

1, Keep riding
2, Get plenty of hot food and hot fluids in you!
but most importantly:
3, Ensure missus has warm hands!