Winterizing Thread.

JoJoYZF · 10-29-2008, 01:43 PM

Ill be doing the same things in the next couple weeks. I wont be taking my plastics off though. Im hoping that next week when it should be in the 60s that I can get the chain cleaned and lubed and get a little more riding in and then its time to put her away.

NONE_too_SOFT · 10-29-2008, 01:50 PM

yeap. thurs-fri next week is when i'll prolly do it, hoping to get out next week for a little bit when its *burr* sixty.

clean chain is already checked off. its pretty spotless right now. may take it off and soak it in kero for good measure though.

Rider · 10-29-2008, 01:54 PM

Don't forget to change the oil and clean the bike really well.

JoJoYZF · 10-29-2008, 01:56 PM

Good points. I do have to clean mine up a little bit. My oil wasnt done long ago so Im leaving that alone and changing it after a couple hundred come spring time.

NONE_too_SOFT · 10-29-2008, 01:58 PM

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Originally Posted by Rider

Don't forget to change the oil and clean the bike really well.

yea definatly after i take the plastics off i'll give her a good rub down.

I forgot to mention oil changing though. personally mine needs changed anyways, so i'll be sure to take care of it... i dont want dirty oil sediment building up in my engine. just be sure to cycle your oil every couple of weeks by starting it up and letting it run.

Rider · 10-29-2008, 02:01 PM

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Originally Posted by NONE_too_SOFT

yea definatly after i take the plastics off i'll give her a good rub down.

I forgot to mention oil changing though. personally mine needs changed anyways, so i'll be sure to take care of it... i dont want dirty oil sediment building up in my engine. just be sure to cycle your oil every couple of weeks by starting it up and letting it run.

Don't do that... You will let condensation in the motor. It's better to just let it sit. A tip I got from Gas Man a couple years back.

JoJoYZF · 10-29-2008, 02:02 PM

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Originally Posted by Rider

Don't do that... You will let condensation in the motor. It's better to just let it sit. A tip I got from Gas Man a couple years back.

Thats what I keep hearing too. I didnt start mine at all last winter and it ran perfect once I started it in the spring and no issues since, so thats what Im doing again this year.

NONE_too_SOFT · 10-29-2008, 02:05 PM

how is condensation gonna get in your motor if you keep your tank full and your exaust covered when not in use?

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10-29-2008, 01:43 PM	#1
JoJoYZF Bring on the Zombies! Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Cleveland Moto: 2000 Yamaha YZF600R Posts: 2,691	Ill be doing the same things in the next couple weeks. I wont be taking my plastics off though. Im hoping that next week when it should be in the 60s that I can get the chain cleaned and lubed and get a little more riding in and then its time to put her away.

10-29-2008, 01:50 PM	#2
NONE_too_SOFT Chopstix / \ Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Akron OH Moto: 03 CBR RR Posts: 5,350	yeap. thurs-fri next week is when i'll prolly do it, hoping to get out next week for a little bit when its burr sixty. clean chain is already checked off. its pretty spotless right now. may take it off and soak it in kero for good measure though.

10-29-2008, 01:54 PM	#3
Rider Moto GP Star Join Date: Feb 2008 Posts: 12,156	Don't forget to change the oil and clean the bike really well.

10-29-2008, 01:56 PM	#4
JoJoYZF Bring on the Zombies! Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Cleveland Moto: 2000 Yamaha YZF600R Posts: 2,691	Good points. I do have to clean mine up a little bit. My oil wasnt done long ago so Im leaving that alone and changing it after a couple hundred come spring time.

10-29-2008, 02:05 PM	#8
NONE_too_SOFT Chopstix / \ Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Akron OH Moto: 03 CBR RR Posts: 5,350	how is condensation gonna get in your motor if you keep your tank full and your exaust covered when not in use?