Topic: Winter Storage

[topfin550]

How do older bikes like to be stored for the winter months. I have a 76CB550. Battery, fuel system etc.

[my78k]

Tank full with stabilizer, carbs drained, battery stored inside on a tender. Throw a bedsheet over it to keep the dust off and you're done. That way you can throw the battery in every once in a while and take it for a quick spin.

If you are definitely not riding it...then throw in a fresh oil and filter change, and park it on some carpet.

I'm sure others will chime in their process too...

Dennis

[mattcb350f]

Good call Dennis, you about summed up the overwinter and storage thread in the FAQ.

Here's the link for those interested:
http://forums.sohc4.net/index.php?topic=3848.0

...All I will add is that if you store your bike in a rural setting like I do.......than you run the possibility of rodents (mice) free riding on/in your ride overwinter.

I think I'll pull the seat off and keep it indoors with the battery and possibly close up some holes in the bike...like the air intake.

I might also try some fogging oil, which I use on two-strokes but haven't heard if members use it on these bikes.....

.....so heres my question: what the consensus on the use of fogging oil?

 Matt.

[mark]

I might also try some fogging oil, which I use on two-strokes but haven't heard if members use it on these bikes.....

.....so heres my question: what the consensus on the use of fogging oil?
 Matt.

You want consensus on an oil question?
 

Fog oil is dandy stuff and I'd use a lot more of it if my machinery was stored in a humid climate.

Not really an issue out here in the desert.


Happy trails.

[my78k]

I forgot about the rodent factor Matt. Actually in the last couple of nights I have caught 2 mice in my garage so I should likely follow your advice this winter too! And I am not exactly in a rural setting...

BTW where do you store it Matt? I seem to recall that you live downtown....or am I wrong?

Dennis