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Winterizin' my '81 R 100 RT ?'s
- schrader7032
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Winterizin' my '81 R 100 RT ?'s
I did some googling and came up with these pages.
http://www.eecs.umich.edu/~deroo/bike.d ... erize.html
http://www.maxmoto.co.uk/techtalk_winter_layup.shtml
Try searching and figuring something out that works for you.
Depending on the length of time, I would consider things like:
- fuel stabilization with Stabil. Probably would fill the tank completely to the top to minimize the amount of condensation. Possibly drop the float bowls and empty the contents.
- battery...certainly a battery tender is expected and even could consider bringing the battery inside where it's warm
- oil...change oil before putting the bike up
- exterior...wash and/or wax; I think I've read where people spray with WD-40 or something like "marine fogging" stuff
- I've read about tents that the bike can be encased in with fans or dehumidifiers...seems a bit much.
That seems like some basics. As for starting it up next season, I might consider cranking the engine with the float bowls removed until I saw the oil pressure light went off. That would ensure that oil will be circulating when it finally starts.
Kurt in S.A.
'78 R100/7 '69 R69S '52 R25/2
Fast. Neat. Average. Friendly. Good. Good.
Winterizin' my '81 R 100 RT ?'s
2) Any suggestions for first start up of season after the bike has sat thru the winter?
Thanx