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By *arleycpl OP   Woman
33 weeks ago

Frodsham

Hi Guys and Girls, first year on my own, bikes are not going to be used till the weather improves (a lot lol) what do I need to do to them?

I do have a air pod thing for one, just need to work out how to use it

Thanks Marie

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By *r_firmwareMan
33 weeks ago

Luton

Do you have an Optimate? If the bike is going to be sitting for long periods, then either take the battery out and connect it. If you have a garage with power, connect it and leave it charging.

Give bike a good clean and dry.

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By *arleycpl OP   Woman
33 weeks ago

Frodsham

Have a couple of battery conditioner things, all have been cleaned, one will be going into the air pod thing. Yes they are all garaged

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By *r_firmwareMan
33 weeks ago

Luton

Whats the.airpod thing?

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By *hrisy69Man
33 weeks ago

chester/hawarden


"Have a couple of battery conditioner things, all have been cleaned, one will be going into the air pod thing. Yes they are all garaged "

Sounds like you are more sorted than most, cant imagine the airpod thing is that difficult to work out just find a safe place to put it!

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By *uzyamCouple
33 weeks ago

Shropshire

A air sealed tent, drain any fuel out of the system if possible

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By *arleycpl OP   Woman
33 weeks ago

Frodsham


"Whats the.airpod thing? "

Think it's called a bike bubble,

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By *arleycpl OP   Woman
33 weeks ago

Frodsham


"A air sealed tent, drain any fuel out of the system if possible "

The guzzis tank has been drained for a while now, have a mate coming over the weekend to help me sort it

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By *uzyamCouple
33 weeks ago

Shropshire

Try start and run it to make sure it's completely drained, we don't bother draining ours as we start them weekly, we just disconnect the batteries and occasionally rotate the wheels

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By *rafter69Man
33 weeks ago

upminster

I put mine on and off a truckle charger, start them up every other week and move them in position to keep the tyre turned.

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By *r_firmwareMan
33 weeks ago

Luton

Ok Just taken a look. I agree with the other suggestions. Drain fuel. Put on paddock stands to keep wheel off the floor!

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By *ucati996spsMan
33 weeks ago

SPAIN (MOJACAR/Vera Spain )

Live in Spain ride all year round but can be to hot in the summer

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By *ableboyMan
33 weeks ago

Stockton

As another person said, you sound super well prepared from the get go so fair play for that. Some argue that occasional starting is good..but so long as fuel is out and its got half decent oil in they should be absolutely golden.

Some people swear by covering them in ACF50, but if they are in a temperature controlled pod then that should cover and damp off. I'd say your ahead of the game.

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By *arleycpl OP   Woman
33 weeks ago

Frodsham

The plan is only the guzzi will be in the pod, both harleys will be on paddock stands and batteries disconnected, going to change the oils. The garage is heated so they will be spoilt lol

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By *rancois DillingerMan
33 weeks ago

cwmbran

As already said, seems you have everything sorted! I either drain fuel out, or fill the tank to the brim and add a bit of redex/fuel stabiliser to keep it fresh.

If left for any period of time, a half full tank and todays crap fuel can lead to condensation which may cause corrosion in the tank/pumps etc.

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By (user no longer on site)
33 weeks ago

I start ours twice a week for ten mins though still taxed and insured the roads around our way not the best in the winter so back out in march

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By *ableboyMan
33 weeks ago

Stockton


"The plan is only the guzzi will be in the pod, both harleys will be on paddock stands and batteries disconnected, going to change the oils. The garage is heated so they will be spoilt lol "

Blimey, any more room in there for mine???

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By *arleycpl OP   Woman
33 weeks ago

Frodsham

Thanks for the advice, with some help they are all sorted now

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By *laymateforoldMan
32 weeks ago

runcorn

You ever need a hand with bike related items give me a shout,I'm next town over an out on my bike 52 weeks a yr

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By *ikerbttmguyMan
32 weeks ago

Huddersfield, Golcar

Wow your garage sounds better than my house! Can I move into with my bike lol

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By *adeforitTV/TS
32 weeks ago

Town

Humidity is the killer, so dry and no humidity storage. Battery off and on an optimiser (unless you have an imobiliser, then keep battery on and an optimiser). Wheels off ground to stop flat spots. I prefer to brim with fuel and add an additive ran through rather than empty (unless completely empty, the remnance will still gunk up a little but over 1 winter it should be fine). Then a good service when you bring them back from the winter hibernation.

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By *arleycpl OP   Woman
32 weeks ago

Frodsham

All sorted now, tanks empty, run till no fuel, all on optimisers and paddock stands, garage nice and dry and heatr on timer

Marie

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By (user no longer on site)
32 weeks ago


"All sorted now, tanks empty, run till no fuel, all on optimisers and paddock stands, garage nice and dry and heatr on timer

Marie"

Sounds like a really good setup to be fair. I think my triumph will be used on and off over the winter but I have a few jobs I want to do to it as well so I’ll take it off the road for a couple of weeks when the gritters start appearing.

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By *arleycpl OP   Woman
32 weeks ago

Frodsham

Hubby was a ace technician and had all the kit

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By *ikerdude2017Man
32 weeks ago

Rotherham

Best thing for a bike in Winter is to keep riding. If not but Don't use an Oxford Solar trickle charger they are crap . Ride safe if your out on the roads still

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By *arleycpl OP   Woman
32 weeks ago

Frodsham


"Hubby was a ace technician and had all the kit "

A Race technician

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By *arleycpl OP   Woman
32 weeks ago

Frodsham


"Best thing for a bike in Winter is to keep riding. If not but Don't use an Oxford Solar trickle charger they are crap . Ride safe if your out on the roads still "

I am definitely a fair weather rider

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By *laymateforoldMan
32 weeks ago

runcorn

I grout all year round unless there ice on the road

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