Prepare your motorcycle for storage during the off season

When it's time to put your motorcycle into storage for the winter, 在这里 are some things you can do to help protect and prepare it for the next riding season. Remember to check your owner's manual for storage tips specific to your bike.

摩托车存放前要考虑的事情

你打算把自行车放在哪里? 在家里或办公室外? 在摩托车仓库或完全在户外? 成本可能也是你做决定的一个因素. And whether or not you will need access to the bike can also affect your storage decision.

• 室内的选项:
  • Your garage – w在这里 it is protected from the elements and can be more secure.
  • A motorcycle storage shed that could be placed on your property.
  • A rented garage-type space at an indoor storage facility.
     
• 户外的选项:
  • Your driveway – it’s free and you can keep an eye on your motorcycle.
  • A covered storage unit, which provides a roof but isn’t enclosed.
  • An uncovered storage unit, which provides outdoor parking and might be gated and monitored. The bike is exposed to the elements, but it can be a more affordable option.

准备摩托车冬季储存

Now that you’ve decided w在这里 you will store your motorcycle, t在这里 are several things to consider to help prepare it for winter. This way your motorcycle can be ready for you in the spring when you’re ready to hit the road again.

• Contact your insurance agent to review your riding intentions and pp王者电子官网. Just because your motorcycle is in storage doesn’t mean you should cancel your policy – your motorcycle could still be damaged or stolen.
• Make any necessary repairs such as new brakes, tires, coolant change or other maintenance.
• Clean, wax and oil your bike to help prevent corrosion.
• Add fuel stabilizer to a gas tank that is about 90% full to help prevent damage.
• Change the oil and filter, then run the engine for a short period to circulate the clean oil.
• 清洗或更换过滤网.
• 清洁，调整和润滑链条，如果需要的话.
• Clean and lubricate all control cables, pedals and side stand/centerstand joints.
• Remove the battery and store it in a cool, dry place. 如果您选择不取出电池, think about attaching a tender or trickle charger to help keep it charged throughout the winter season.
• Remove the spark plugs and pour a tablespoon of engine oil into the cylinders, 然后启动引擎给它们涂上一层.
• Inflate tires to the correct air pressure and try to move the bike every few weeks. Or, if possible, invest in a motorcycle stand to raise the bike so the tires are off the ground.
• Cover the exhaust opening to help prevent small animals from taking up residence.
• Consider covering your bike with a breathable cloth. Depending on w在这里 your bike is stored — inside or outside — may affect the type of cover you use.

在你把自行车从仓库拿出来之前 再次上路, talk with your insurance agent to make sure you've selected the right 摩托车覆盖 满足你的需求.