It's coming around to that time of year...

[Kawartha]

...in this part of the world when it's time to think of CRY hibernating her for the winter.

There maybe another month of riding at best.CRYCRY

In past years I have, on other bikes I:

1. Fill the tank with 91 (its usual octane) and add fuel stabilizer.
2. Run her for about 5 minutes to circulate the stabilizer
3. Drain the carbs (should be done I'm guessing -haven't had a carbureted bike in some years.)
4. Change the oil and filter
5. Clean and lubricate the chain.
6. Remove the battery and store same in the basement and attach a trickle charger
7. Put some plywood/old carpeting under the tires and deflate each about 5lbs
8. Put it up on the centre stand and cover her over with a Kimpex and some blankets (already in a non-heated garage)
9. Pat her on her seat and tell her I'll see her again in April.

Am I missing anything?

 

[CarlS]

I am glad I can ride ride year round and don't have to go through that.

 

[Kawartha]

I am glad I can ride ride year round and don't have to go through that.

Carl, this is not how to make yourself popular with the folks who have to do this....

 

[DaveM]

Looks like you have it all sorted not that I have ever had to do this myself

 

[hemibee]

...in this part of the world when it's time to think of CRY hibernating her for the winter.


Am I missing anything?

Move to Texas or Florida?

 

[Kawartha]

Move to Texas or Florida?

Well, I will be spending part of the winter in FLA but "bonnie" will be in hibernation at home.

 

[devo]

.

Am I missing anything?

Probably quicker and easier to follow the birds south for the winter.
Or you could pop it in a box and send it down here for our summer.

 

[keystiger]

I got a great place in L.A. (Lower Alabama) I will sell ya for a song Year round riding, cheap insurance, and taxes, lovely beaches CRAP LOADS of national football championships (includes ANNOYING Univ. of Al. football fans EVERYWHERE!) and all the Lynyrd Skynyrd you could handle
They don't call it the Redneck Riviera for nuttin

 

[Kawartha]

I got a great place in L.A. (Lower Alabama) I will sell ya for a song Year round riding, cheap insurance, and taxes, lovely beaches CRAP LOADS of national football championships (includes ANNOYING Univ. of Al. football fans EVERYWHERE!) and all the Lynyrd Skynyrd you could handle
They don't call it the Redneck Riviera for nuttin

Perfect! I'm a big fan of Lynyrd Skynyrd!

 

[CarlS]

Well, I will be spending part of the winter in FLA but "bonnie" will be in hibernation at home.

You need to bring Bonnie with you. Seriously, do let me know when you get to Florida.

 

[Kawartha]

You need to bring Bonnie with you. Seriously, do let me know when you get to Florida.

Will do!

 

[Kawartha]

Probably quicker and easier to follow the birds south for the winter.
Or you could pop it in a box and send it down here for our summer.

A place I have always wanted to visit! I'd like to get there before my Bonnie if possible!

 

[shanered6]

well ive bought heated grips and knobblies for the tiger and im going to ride all winter this year even when it snows, and I will take the pics to proof it

 

[Kawartha]

well ive bought heated grips and knobblies for the tiger and im going to ride all winter this year even when it snows, and I will take the pics to proof it

Looking forward to seeing those pix!

 

[devo]

A place I have always wanted to visit! I'd like to get there before my Bonnie if possible!

I doubt you would be dissapointed.

 

[DaveM]

well ive bought heated grips and knobblies for the tiger and im going to ride all winter this year even when it snows, and I will take the pics to proof it

Just don't wear your kilt as you may loose some essential parts

 

[shanered6]

 

[Mad On Triumphs]

...in this part of the world when it's time to think of CRY hibernating her for the winter.

There maybe another month of riding at best.CRYCRY

In past years I have, on other bikes I:

1. Fill the tank with 91 (its usual octane) and add fuel stabilizer.
2. Run her for about 5 minutes to circulate the stabilizer
3. Drain the carbs (should be done I'm guessing -haven't had a carbureted bike in some years.)
4. Change the oil and filter
5. Clean and lubricate the chain.
6. Remove the battery and store same in the basement and attach a trickle charger
7. Put some plywood/old carpeting under the tires and deflate each about 5lbs
8. Put it up on the centre stand and cover her over with a Kimpex and some blankets (already in a non-heated garage)
9. Pat her on her seat and tell her I'll see her again in April.

Am I missing anything?

Yes the most important thing of all.
A photo of her so you can put it by your bedside table, and say Good Night too, ( There I bet you feel a lot better now ). Don't forget the bike magazines too and the DVD's they'll come in handy, and make sure you have paid the bill for the internet connection, or you'll miss all the fantastic photo's of all the lucky people who'll be riding whilst your freezing ( OK that last part was cruel ) it won't be much better here in the UK as well. Do send some pictures of Canada in the winter, Canada is beautiful in the summer, and the winter shots would be great to see. Stay warm

 

[Kawartha]

Yes the most important thing of all.
A photo of her so you can put it by your bedside table, and say Good Night too, ( There I bet you feel a lot better now ). Don't forget the bike magazines too and the DVD's they'll come in handy, and make sure you have paid the bill for the internet connection, or you'll miss all the fantastic photo's of all the lucky people who'll be riding whilst your freezing ( OK that last part was cruel ) it won't be much better here in the UK as well. Do send some pictures of Canada in the winter, Canada is beautiful in the summer, and the winter shots would be great to see. Stay warm

I only wish my wife would let me bring her in the house for the winter then I wouldn't have to depend on just bedside pictures. I will send pix for as long as we are here. Hope to head out for a day ride on Friday this week to catch some of the colour still on the trees.

 

[Rocky]

I would say you've covered it all.
I have to do the same thing by the end of October. There aren't enough good riding days in November to bother keeping the bikes ready to ride.
I've already stored my two vintage bikes. The other two will soon follow.
I'm able to store my bikes in the basement for the winter so I change the oil; drain the carbs and gas tanks; remove the batteries and wait for spring.