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Some areas of the country do not have a climate suitable for riding a motorcycle year-round, even for the most dedicated bikers. When it is time to store your motorcycle for the winter, it is important to store it properly to maintain good condition. A great way to protect your bike from the elements without cluttering your garage is by using Safeguard Self Storage.
Essential Steps To Prepare Your Bike for Winter Storage
Take these steps before storing your bike to ensure it will be ready to run on the first day of spring:
- Run the engine until it reaches operating temperature, then turn it off.
- Change the engine oil as well as the transmission and primary chain case fluid.
- Replace the oil filter if it is near the next scheduled oil change interval.
- Restart the engine to circulate the new oil.
- Dain the gas from the gas tank.
- Remove the battery.
Tips for Storing Your Bike
Whether you use a garage or one of the many available Chicago storage units, do not place the battery directly on a concrete floor. You should place the bike on a platform so the tires do not rest on any concrete surface because it increases the risk of dry rot and flat spots. If no stand is available, ensure that you rotate the tires on a regular basis. Ensure tires are properly inflated. Wash and wax or polish painted and chrome parts. Lubricate the chain as well as the throttle and clutch cables.
Help Protect Your Motorcycle With Safeguard Self Storage
Cover your motorcycle with a cotton cover or blanket rather than a plastic tarp that could trap moisture and condensation. Winterizing your bike in a dry, well-ventilated Safeguard Self Storage unit is easy with computer-controlled access, individual door alarms, and digital video recording. Find your Chicago self-storage unit or New York self-storage unit today.
