Do you fog the motor when you winterize your bike


Do you fog your motors cyclinders before storing it for the winter

  • yes

    Votes: 1 3.8%
  • no

    Votes: 25 96.2%

  • Total voters
    26

cdsdave

New Member
How many of you northern riders pull the plugs and put oil or fogging fluid in the cylinders for the long off season.
 

dart1963

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Marthy

World Most Bad A$$ 6R
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Nastybutler

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Bloke

New Member
Not bothered last two years and my bike is normally out of action for about 4 to 5 months.

Not even bothered with fuel stab, I just empty the tank normally with a long last ride.

first ride before turning on I pour a gallon of fresh unleaded in, turn it on and let it run for a bit,

Not had a problem so far, don't even bother with a battery tender. My mate does... Yet he still ends up replacing his battery.
 

tlsollen

New Member
Yep, I can't answer this as I don't put her up. Worst case, if the weather dips, I still takes her out for an hour or so ride once a week. Usually, I can still commute as long as the temps stay above freezing (heated gear FTW!)

Feb2011snowdaze - YouTube
I have a 25min commute one way, rode last winter and so far this winter most days due to it being my only transportation except the fiance's car... lowest I've hit is 22°F, don't think I would want to go below 20° with my current gear (i.e. jeans and a couple jackets
:/ )
 

anson650

Member
I used to, but my bikes are off road only about four to five months. If I were storing one for longer I definitely would fog the cylinders. I just put the last one to bed on Friday. (I kept the battery in the Venture last year, but I don't think I will be riding through this winter.)
Anson
 

fordfun

New Member
With a bike that does not have cast iron cylinders, I dont see much point in it. I've never heard about any corrosion issues with the nickasil plated aluminum cylinders.

Gary
 

SpawnXX

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06330i

New Member
Mine gets a nice bath before she's put away, full tank with fuel stabilizer, a fresh oil change, battery tender, and a motorcycle cover. Leaving your tank empty is a bad idea because moisture can build up and then you can get water in the system (trust me I learned the hard way this year with my boat)
 

DragonBlu

Member
Like others,,, I keep the tank full of stabilized gas,change oil in the fall and keep a battery tender on. Usually get out at the very least, twice a month during the winter.
 



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