Winter Storage

Johnnyb · 09-22-2019, 07:15 AM

Already that time to start thinking about winter storage, looking for advice. I am in Eastern Ontario Canada and yes it get cold. So I store my bike in a heated garage, up on blocks, battery plugged in to a battery tender and fuel stabilizer in the tank. She gets washed and waxed and covered, QUESTION is, is engine fogging (storage spray) a most?

mbarr10 · 09-22-2019, 10:38 AM

I really hate that word, "Storage" . Yet that time to park it for awhile is coming.
Great controversial question on the fogging oil. Personally I do not fog, but maybe I should. Northern Minnesota is also cold. I do not have a heated garage, so I probably really should fog. Temperature fluxuations are the main cause of condensation along with humidity. So I believe.
I have not had any issues without fogging. Last bike saw 10 years of winter parking, with no noticeable loss of power or mechanical issues. I even Start it up every 3 weeks or so, just to hear it and what I believe to lube it. Yet it maybe doing more harm than good with the extra condensation created by heating up the air in the cylinders. I also roll it forward and back every 2 weeks or so to rotate the tires. Battery On trickle charger.

Either way I'm riding till the snow fly's, every year I can. Then park it till the ice melts off the roads and one good rain to wash the road.

**MAS Tequila** · 09-22-2019, 02:28 PM

What is this 'WINTER' you speak of?

Right now, we're 86 and sunny.

redjay · 09-22-2019, 05:06 PM

I store the bike for 6 months in Ontario and have never fogged the engine or added fuel stabilizer. I fill the tank with non ethanol and remove the battery. The bike goes in an unheated shed and does not get started until Spring. The battery goes in the basement and gets charged once a month.

Never had a problem starting the bike in the Spring.

recumbentbob · 09-22-2019, 06:48 PM

I do everything you listed but do not fog. I ad stabalizer fill up and ride about 15 miles to get it thru the system good, then park and cover it.

MrMikey · 09-22-2019, 07:30 PM

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I do everything you listed but do not fog. I ad stabalizer fill up and ride about 15 miles to get it thru the system good, then park and cover it.

Same here, in an unheated garage, don't start it 'till spring.........Mike

**Top Cat** · 09-23-2019, 05:37 PM

I park them in an unheated garage on a cement floor, put stabilizer in gas, put steel wool in the end of the exhaust to keep mice out and do NOT start them till spring.

It gets below zero here in the winter months. Never had a problem with them starting in the spring.

redjay · 09-23-2019, 06:00 PM

The shed I made for the bike is completely sealed and the door opening is screwed on with about 50 screws. No critters can get inside, not even a mouse.

pocono1700 · 09-23-2019, 07:37 PM

I think or winter storage as PMS 👈🏻 Or Parked motorcycle syndrome

mbarr10 · 09-23-2019, 09:15 PM

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Originally Posted by redjay

The shed I made for the bike is completely sealed and the door opening is screwed on with about 50 screws. No critters can get inside, not even a mouse.

Heard that one before, but judging from who it can from....I believe you. ??

Tortuga · 09-24-2019, 06:52 PM

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Originally Posted by MAS Tequila

What is this 'WINTER' you speak of?

Right now, we're 86 and sunny.

Winter here in Southern AZ means some days I have to wear a long sleeved tee shirt.

**smokier** · 09-27-2019, 02:07 PM

I too keep the trickle charger on them. Start them up every couple of weeks and let them get to running temp. The only thing "special" is add seafoam to the last tank / fill up. That is the sad day...

taking the trip to the GAS STATION just so they can be parked with a full tank of gas...

Ride safe,
Smokier

DragonLady58 · 09-28-2019, 05:55 PM

Then, when the warm weather monster pops out....the miles are added.....
Mine is always on standby....

redjay · 09-28-2019, 06:03 PM

Once my bike goes into storage its stays there until Spring. Its too much of a hassle to get the bike out for one decent day.

**smokier** · 09-29-2019, 07:32 AM

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Originally Posted by redjay

Once my bike goes into storage its stays there until Spring. Its too much of a hassle to get the bike out for one decent day.

NEVER! too much hassle!

If I can get one day of riding in each of Dec, Jan and Feb I can say I rode all year round!

Ride safe,
Smokier

09-22-2019, 07:15 AM	#1
Johnnyb Jr. Member Join Date: Jan 2018 Location: Morrisburg ON Posts: 29	Winter Storage Already that time to start thinking about winter storage, looking for advice. I am in Eastern Ontario Canada and yes it get cold. So I store my bike in a heated garage, up on blocks, battery plugged in to a battery tender and fuel stabilizer in the tank. She gets washed and waxed and covered, QUESTION is, is engine fogging (storage spray) a most? Login or Register to Remove Ads
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09-22-2019, 10:38 AM	#2
mbarr10 Sr. Member Join Date: Oct 2016 Location: Minneapolis Posts: 1,565	I really hate that word, "Storage" . Yet that time to park it for awhile is coming. Great controversial question on the fogging oil. Personally I do not fog, but maybe I should. Northern Minnesota is also cold. I do not have a heated garage, so I probably really should fog. Temperature fluxuations are the main cause of condensation along with humidity. So I believe. I have not had any issues without fogging. Last bike saw 10 years of winter parking, with no noticeable loss of power or mechanical issues. I even Start it up every 3 weeks or so, just to hear it and what I believe to lube it. Yet it maybe doing more harm than good with the extra condensation created by heating up the air in the cylinders. I also roll it forward and back every 2 weeks or so to rotate the tires. Battery On trickle charger. Either way I'm riding till the snow fly's, every year I can. Then park it till the ice melts off the roads and one good rain to wash the road. __________________ Please post back after you have solved any issues 2016 1700 Vaquero 10/4/2016 2007 1500 Classic W/ Reckless Fairing, 42,000 miles 2004 600 Honda Shadow 18,000 miles 1989 500 Honda CX Custom 55,000 miles 1973 400 Kawi Triple 5,000 miles
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09-22-2019, 02:28 PM	#3
MAS Tequila Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Psychiatric Ward FL Posts: 3,429	What is this 'WINTER' you speak of? Right now, we're 86 and sunny. __________________ MT 2016 FLHP Psychiatric Ward FL VBA 936
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09-22-2019, 05:06 PM	#4
redjay Top Contributor Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Ontario Posts: 6,982	I store the bike for 6 months in Ontario and have never fogged the engine or added fuel stabilizer. I fill the tank with non ethanol and remove the battery. The bike goes in an unheated shed and does not get started until Spring. The battery goes in the basement and gets charged once a month. Never had a problem starting the bike in the Spring. Last edited by redjay; 09-22-2019 at 06:56 PM.
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09-22-2019, 06:48 PM	#5
recumbentbob Sr. Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Newburgh IN Posts: 3,404	I do everything you listed but do not fog. I ad stabalizer fill up and ride about 15 miles to get it thru the system good, then park and cover it. __________________ VBA #01084 "A well regulated militia being necessary to the security of a free State, the right of the People to keep and bear arms shall not be infringed." Login or Register to Remove Ads
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09-23-2019, 05:37 PM	#7
Top Cat Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Peoples Republic of New York State Posts: 15,154	I park them in an unheated garage on a cement floor, put stabilizer in gas, put steel wool in the end of the exhaust to keep mice out and do NOT start them till spring. It gets below zero here in the winter months. Never had a problem with them starting in the spring. __________________ Tim "TC" Conley VBA #9 2011 Victory Kingpin mine 2013 Victory Boardwalk -hers [LEFT][COLOR=#000000] [SIZE=4]
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09-23-2019, 06:00 PM	#8
redjay Top Contributor Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Ontario Posts: 6,982	The shed I made for the bike is completely sealed and the door opening is screwed on with about 50 screws. No critters can get inside, not even a mouse.
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09-23-2019, 07:37 PM	#9
pocono1700 Member Join Date: May 2013 Location: pocono mtns Posts: 72	I think or winter storage as PMS 👈🏻 Or Parked motorcycle syndrome __________________ 2012 Voyager Ivans ecu flash cobra 4” slipons
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09-27-2019, 02:07 PM	#12
smokier Join Date: May 2015 Location: DBQ Iowa Posts: 1,807	I too keep the trickle charger on them. Start them up every couple of weeks and let them get to running temp. The only thing "special" is add seafoam to the last tank / fill up. That is the sad day... taking the trip to the GAS STATION just so they can be parked with a full tank of gas... Ride safe, Smokier __________________ You only get one, so "Make it the best day ever!" 2014 Victory Cross County Tour Blue Fire Gloss (BFG) "Cruella" Brides Ride: 2012 Victory Crossroads in Sunset Red "Ruby" Previous Vulcans: '15 Vaquero, '12 Vaquero, '10 1700 Nomad, '04 1500 Classic, '01 1500 Classic, '88 Vulcan 750 VROC # 10967 \| VBA # 3115
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09-28-2019, 05:55 PM	#13
DragonLady58 Sr. Member Join Date: Jul 2016 Location: Somewhere South of Alaska.... Posts: 2,368	Then, when the warm weather monster pops out....the miles are added..... Mine is always on standby.... __________________ --------------------- Don't start no schit, there won't be no schit.... My Sarcasm is directly proportional to the amount of Stupidity involved --------------------- VBA#03239 VROC#37400 VRA --------------------- 2014 Vaquero 2001 Nomad FI 2003 Street Glide (sold) 1500 Meanie, fresh rebuild (sold) 90s BUBF Bobber (sold) 2001 UltraCycle FatPounder (Sold) 1975 HD ElectraGlide (Sold) 1982 Kawasaki Z1 Chopper (Sold) Suck It Up & Ride!
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09-28-2019, 06:03 PM	#14
redjay Top Contributor Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Ontario Posts: 6,982	Once my bike goes into storage its stays there until Spring. Its too much of a hassle to get the bike out for one decent day.
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