Changed the oil, washed the bike, pumped up the tires, drained the carb, stabilized the gas, put a very light coat of WD-40 on some of the more exposed metal parts, covered the bike and put in a shed. I have a trickle charger (with float) ready for a few charges of the battery over the winter.

Someone mentioned that I should remove the spark plugs and fog each cylinder with some WD-40.

1) Is that advisable? Is WD-40 ok?
2) Can't I just crank the engine like 3 times with the gas turned off to get the oil moving at some point over the winter?

It will probably not be driven until mid-march.

Thanks

 

WD 40 is water displacement, not a lubricant. put a couple shots of oil in the cylinders. Dont turn over bike in winter. It's worse for the bike than leaving alone. If your bike is not on a lift, put the tires on wood, not concrete. Lube cables. Put a scouring pad in the pipes to stop mice.

 

I'd recommend putting an oscillating fan on from time to time to remove the condensation. When the temps swing, the bike "sweats" quite a bit and I've seen my bike covered with water droplets many times, most recently this past weekend. If you circulate the air the moisture will evaporate.

 

the cover will do more harm than good. especially if its in a shed... it doesnt need to be covered twice. this will also help with the condensation

 

If your bike is not on a lift, put the tires on wood, not concrete

what does the wood do?

 

wood prevents tire rot that you may get if you leave the tires on concrete.