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joe dorma · 11-20-2008, 11:57 AM

Can anyone tell me the best way to store my 1100 for the winter. Should i put stabilzer in tank? should i pull the battery? Any comments would be great.

longride · 11-20-2008, 12:03 PM

Full tank of gas with Seafoam or Sta-Bil, battery in or out doesn't matter but put it on a smart charger for the duration, do a fresh oil change, if you can't get it on a lift, at least roll it around the garage once in a while so the tires won't flat spot. Dat's it.

sachiwilson · 11-20-2008, 12:07 PM

Put in stabilizer and run it a bit to ensure it gets into the fuel system. get a trickle charger such as the Battery Tender, hook the leads up to the battery, and then just keep the charger attached all winter.

seruzawa · 11-20-2008, 12:45 PM

Depends on where you line. If you are in a fairly dry climate then just fill the tank, put in some stabilizer and remember to put the battery on charge once in a while. Changing the oil is a good move too. That's all I do. I also ride my bikes a couple times during the winter during breaks in the weather.

If it's a wet climate then be sure it's stored indoors. Spray bare metal with penetrating oil (not WD40, it evaporates away).

Buzglyd · 11-20-2008, 12:59 PM

What is this "winter" you speak about?

sarnali2 · 11-21-2008, 07:14 AM

spray the motorcycle with warm salt water, pay particular attention to electrical connectors and pivot points, while the motorcycle is still wet cover with an air tight plastic sheet and park it outside in direct sunlight. It's also a good idea to smear a little peanut butter around the opening to the air box.

11-20-2008, 11:57 AM	#1
joe dorma Registered Member Join Date: Nov 2008 Posts: 1	V Star 1100 winter storage Can anyone tell me the best way to store my 1100 for the winter. Should i put stabilzer in tank? should i pull the battery? Any comments would be great.

11-20-2008, 12:03 PM	#2
longride Super Duper Mod Man Join Date: Nov 2001 Location: Anywhere they let me Posts: 10,484	Full tank of gas with Seafoam or Sta-Bil, battery in or out doesn't matter but put it on a smart charger for the duration, do a fresh oil change, if you can't get it on a lift, at least roll it around the garage once in a while so the tires won't flat spot. Dat's it. __________________ I'm a knucklehead

11-20-2008, 12:07 PM	#3
sachiwilson Women Riders Moderator Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: San Diego Posts: 1,609	Put in stabilizer and run it a bit to ensure it gets into the fuel system. get a trickle charger such as the Battery Tender, hook the leads up to the battery, and then just keep the charger attached all winter. __________________ Frappé LaRue Safety Queen Are you a Rounder? Sarnali: "what could be more useless than arguing with a deaf female lawyer????"

11-20-2008, 12:45 PM	#4
seruzawa Robby Join Date: Nov 2001 Location: 8501 ft. Posts: 16,803	Depends on where you line. If you are in a fairly dry climate then just fill the tank, put in some stabilizer and remember to put the battery on charge once in a while. Changing the oil is a good move too. That's all I do. I also ride my bikes a couple times during the winter during breaks in the weather. If it's a wet climate then be sure it's stored indoors. Spray bare metal with penetrating oil (not WD40, it evaporates away). __________________ I've seen things you people wouldn't believe. Attack ships on fire off the shoulder of Orion. I watched c-beams glitter in the dark near the Tanhauser Gate. All those moments will be lost in time, like tears in the rain.

11-20-2008, 12:59 PM	#5
Buzglyd Founding Member Join Date: Nov 2001 Posts: 10,138	What is this "winter" you speak about? __________________ Jay Leno: "President Obama released his tax returns. It turns out he made $900,000 less in 2011 than he did in 2010. You know what that means? Even Obama is doing worse under President Obama."

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11-21-2008, 07:14 AM	#6
sarnali2 Aging Cafe` Racer Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Sittin' down by my window, lookin' at the rain. Posts: 8,132	spray the motorcycle with warm salt water, pay particular attention to electrical connectors and pivot points, while the motorcycle is still wet cover with an air tight plastic sheet and park it outside in direct sunlight. It's also a good idea to smear a little peanut butter around the opening to the air box. __________________ "Carpe` Throttelum -Loud Suits Save Lives" "All the BMW riders in the room, I want you to leave. Now. Out. "