short winter storage
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01-01-2007, 10:58 PM
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short winter storage
Rode my 02 low rider Christmas eve. Probably will not take it out for 2-3 months. Have it parked in my garage ( about 50 degrees throughout winter ) with gas stabilizer in tank, but do not have a tender, nor is my battery disconnected. Can I just start it up every couple of weeks and run it a few minutes? Seems like 10 weeks of this not a big deal, plus, we may get some great days between now and mid March to take it out for a spin. In case I can't though, I am wondering if I can get away with the aformentioned. Also, if battery seems weak, I could always hook up my charger. Appreciate any comments and suggestions. I'm located in central CT.
#2
01-01-2007, 11:36 PM
RE: short winter storage
I would suggest a tender...I was never one who would fire a motor up for just 10 minutes to save a battery. If you are storing in a none controlled enviroment, starting it will help reduce moisture build up within the motor and keep everything lubed well
Just my opinion
Just my opinion
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Rode my 02 low rider Christmas eve. Probably will not take it out for 2-3 months. Have it parked in my garage ( about 50 degrees throughout winter ) with gas stabilizer in tank, but do not have a tender, nor is my battery disconnected. Can I just start it up every couple of weeks and run it a few minutes? Seems like 10 weeks of this not a big deal, plus, we may get some great days between now and mid March to take it out for a spin. In case I can't though, I am wondering if I can get away with the aformentioned. Also, if battery seems weak, I could always hook up my charger. Appreciate any comments and suggestions. I'm located in central CT.
Rode my 02 low rider Christmas eve. Probably will not take it out for 2-3 months. Have it parked in my garage ( about 50 degrees throughout winter ) with gas stabilizer in tank, but do not have a tender, nor is my battery disconnected. Can I just start it up every couple of weeks and run it a few minutes? Seems like 10 weeks of this not a big deal, plus, we may get some great days between now and mid March to take it out for a spin. In case I can't though, I am wondering if I can get away with the aformentioned. Also, if battery seems weak, I could always hook up my charger. Appreciate any comments and suggestions. I'm located in central CT.
#3
01-02-2007, 12:08 AM
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RE: short winter storage
I agree with toyrider, invest in a tender. Its just cheap insurance, and don't start the engine unless you plan on riding it a while. Just starting it for a few minutes is worse than leaving it alone. It doesn't get a chance to "cook" out all the moisture that may accumulate in there, and just collects more of the same.
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