I'm stored my 2007 FXDL for 3 years at the local HD dealer. They charge $350 for the bike to be in a heated garage, connected to a battery tender and washed. I live in Maine and am planning to store it at home in my garage. While not heated, the garage doesn't get below 45 degrees. I just ordered an HD smart tender. The synthetics were just changed 30 days ago. What else should I do? Fuel stabilizer (what kind?).

 

Put some Stabil in the gas and fog the engine.

 

Was that CMHD @ 350/yr?
I have been using Sta-bil for many years with good luck on; MC, mower, snowblower, VW.

 

Well, I reduce tire pressure and lift my motorcycle off of the ground a couple of inches, besides a topped off fuel tank with Stabil in it and fogged cylinders. With your bike level you can totally fill your gas tank. I have never used a battery tender. About once a month with the battery on the wooden bench I put a trickle charge on it overnight. Have always had a strong battery in the Spring. Before I put it up though, I give it a thorough wash and wax and the chrome cleaned. Then I keep it covered unless I'm going to work on it.

 

Do you fog the engine?

 

Any recommendations on the fogging oil?

 

Yep. I use Stabil engine fogging oil. Start it up, spray it into the intake until it stalls and then squirt it into each cylinder for about three seconds. Directions on the can.

 

Seafoam or any fogging oil will do just fine. I've been using Pennzoil brand for my inboard boat motor for several years. It's 25 years old and still runs like a top.

 

Great suggestions. This helps alot. Thanks everyone!

 

Here is my list;

Winterizing

Change all fluids & oil filter

Hookup Battery Tender

Top off fuel (It's amazing how much more fuel you can add with the bike straight up and using a fuel can.), stabilize fuel and fog tank

Clean & oil air filter

Remove spark plugs, clean, inspect (replace if necessary) and check gap
fog cylinders, apply anti-sieze replace plugs

Fog mufflers

Inspect and service (clean) brake calipers and pads

Put bike on lift

Wash, wax & detail

Cover with breathable cover and hang a Goldenrod or lightbulb to the frame



Spring wake up

Check tires for cracking, air pressure

Check operation of lights, signals, brake lights & horn

change brake fluid (overkill I know but it's only a few bucks & I enjoy working on the bike)

Take bike off of lift (fuel may come out of the overflow so go for a ride right away!)

After the first short ride check fluid levels of crank, tranny & primary