Winterizing

[Lyrad]

Does anyone do anything special, I changed oil just need to add Fuel Stabilizer and run the bike?? Is there anything different anyone does??

[ulster exile]

Zip tie the clutch lever to the handle bar.  My hornet says to disconnect the battery though I haven't done that.

Have you got it on stands to keep the wheels off the ground?  If not, you could move it occasionally to prevent flat spots from developing.

[ptlcb1]

I add a fuel stabilizer and run the bike long enough, until Im sure its gone thru the carbs.  Then I fill the gas tank completely.  Because its a race bike, I have to run it with water in the radiator.  I drain the water and refill with anti-freeze, and again run it long enough until it goes thru the entire engine.  I take the battery out.  I put the bike on stands, front and rear.  I take the wheels off and the front forks, and they stay in the house for the winter.  I dont like the tires and forks, (fork seals), being subject to the cold winter temps.   I then pray for a short winter!   

[Lyrad]

thanks guys great tips