{"id":3562,"date":"2018-11-15T09:30:50","date_gmt":"2018-11-15T16:30:50","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/blog.neighbor.com\/storage-blog\/?p=3562"},"modified":"2024-01-29T17:56:24","modified_gmt":"2024-01-30T00:56:24","slug":"winterize-your-motorcycle","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.neighbor.com\/storage-blog\/winterize-your-motorcycle\/","title":{"rendered":"12 Tips to Winterize and Store Your Motorcycle"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

Winter brings longer nights, colder temperatures, and cozy indoor days. For motorcycle enthusiasts, this time of year also marks the end of the riding season. <\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Motorcycles must be properly winterized and stored while they’re not in use. Whether you’re a <\/span>new motorcycle owner<\/span><\/a>, or you’re simply brushing up on the usual procedure, here’s why you need to winterize your motorcycle and 12 easy ways to do it.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Why Is Winterizing Your Motorcycle Important?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Just as you wouldn’t leave your <\/span>bicycle<\/span><\/a> stashed outside for weeks on end during the winter, the same rule should apply to your motorcycle. As a best practice, you should <\/span>never<\/span><\/i> leave your motorcycle parked in cold weather for extended periods of time. Freezing temperatures can cause components to contract, resulting in <\/span>cracked hoses\/seals or even a dead battery.<\/b><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Exposure to snow, ice, and road salt can also <\/span>accelerate corrosion and rust<\/b>, while moisture buildup in various parts can lead to electrical issues. The cold weather also thickens the engine oil, making it less effective at lubricating engine components.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Some riders, especially those in warmer climates, continue to <\/span>use their bikes in the winter<\/span><\/a>, but if you don’t plan on using your motorcycle for a long period of time, you’ll need to properly winterize it. <\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Here are 12 easy steps to winterizing your motorcycle. <\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n

12 Steps To Winterize Your Motorcycle<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Step #1: Take Your Motorcycle for a Ride<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Taking your motorcycle for a final spin before stashing it away for the winter will help keep the engine warm and the bike lubricated. This also helps you get a feel for how your bike rides and any repairs it might need. <\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n

While on your ride,<\/span> pay attention to any usual sounds coming from the engine or any jumpiness in the suspension<\/b>. These could be a sign you want to take your bike in for repairs before you store it for the winter. <\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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