Falta CZ Posted October 7, 2021 Share Posted October 7, 2021 When I was a motorcycle mechanic in the 70's we would see bikes come in in the spring with won't kick start or battery won't turn the engine over. Pistons had rusted into the cylinders. Since then I typically remove the spark plugs and add a few drops of oil to the cylinders before storing for the winter. I have seen some of the videos and have had experience trying to remove the spark plug cap with the integral coil. No fun if you can accomplish it. Anyone out there think this is really necessary? The bike will be in a garage attached to the house (cold but not as bad as outside...down to -10C at times). 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Supporting Member knyte Posted October 7, 2021 Supporting Member Share Posted October 7, 2021 I've stored mine covered, but outside, with temps dropping to around -35 deg C at times - battery out and on a tender, of course, and a bit of stabilizer & Seafoam in the tank (stabilizer is probably unnecessary because I try to fill up with Shell premium - meaning 0% ethanol), as well as a bit of methyl hydrate. The methyl hydrate is probably all it really needs. Stored for ~4 months, give or take 2 or 3 weeks. Fresh oil change (synth) in the fall before covering it up. Anyway, come spring - install battery, turn the key and it fires right up like nothing happened. 1 2015 FJ-09 / FJR touring bags / oil plug mod / Evotech rad guard / SW Motech bash plate / VStream touring windshield / Seat Concepts: Sport Touring / Vcyclenut ABS rings (speedo correction) / Cosmo RAM mount Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Falta CZ Posted October 7, 2021 Author Share Posted October 7, 2021 Thanks for your reply. I was thinking it would be fine. I run fuel stabilizer for about 5 minutes and have all of the bikes I look after on trickle chargers. I'm sure the metallurgy has changed a great deal in pistons, rings and cylinders since the 70's. No more iron liners in finned aluminum for the most part. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Supporting Member knyte Posted October 7, 2021 Supporting Member Share Posted October 7, 2021 Where are you in BC? 2015 FJ-09 / FJR touring bags / oil plug mod / Evotech rad guard / SW Motech bash plate / VStream touring windshield / Seat Concepts: Sport Touring / Vcyclenut ABS rings (speedo correction) / Cosmo RAM mount Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Falta CZ Posted October 7, 2021 Author Share Posted October 7, 2021 Invermere. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Supporting Member knyte Posted October 7, 2021 Supporting Member Share Posted October 7, 2021 Beautiful area, Dad and I rode through there this summer. Just gorgeous, and twisties everywhere So your winter should be close to mine...eh you should be fine 2015 FJ-09 / FJR touring bags / oil plug mod / Evotech rad guard / SW Motech bash plate / VStream touring windshield / Seat Concepts: Sport Touring / Vcyclenut ABS rings (speedo correction) / Cosmo RAM mount Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
johnmark101 Posted October 8, 2021 Share Posted October 8, 2021 These bikes are so well made they can be stored for extended periods with no issues as long as you do a few basic things. A little fuel stabilizer in the tank and then fill it with good quality gasoline. Change the oil and let it run just enough to get the treated fuel past the injectors. Connect to a battery tender. You can leave the battery in place but many prefer to remove it. If you can put it up on stands so the tires are off the ground. 1 There is nothing like spending a day riding with friends in the grip of a shared obsession. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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