Winterize vs Idling - Page 2

Bhodi513 · 10-30-12, 23:19

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Originally Posted by Tbone675

imo no. the hot/cold cycles will just cause internal moisture/condensation.

I have asked this question regarding my other bikes in the past and this is the response I usually get. It made enough sense to me that I buy it. Basically if you aren't going to run it for an extended time, you shouldn't start it up on a regular basis. Now I throw fuel stab in my bikes as soon as snow hits the ground. If it gets warm, I can still ride but if the slush and salt stays, my bike is ready for storage. I also switched all of my bikes over to LiFePO4 batteries. No more tending!

AB

way2faded · 10-31-12, 03:36

I winterized my 675 every year. My other bikes tho not only would I ride thru winter but I would fire them up every week and try to ride down the street n back. I follow this for both of my 1986 VFRs, and not once have I had to clean the carbs.out come spring

Keep in mind my garage doesnt see below 40f, as I run a gas heater

675R_Daytona · 10-31-12, 11:57

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Originally Posted by Tucker2.0

hey Guys

I was having a discussion about winterizing a bike with an older rider today. And he stated something interesting. Since he rides as much as possible even in the winter, He says he just walks out to the garage every 3-5 days and cranks it up. Lets it idle for a while and thats it.

Is this a viable alternative to completely winterizing your ride? Ive never heard of doing that before.

idle for a while is considered extreme riding conditions for engines. I would not recommend this. If you choose not to winterize your bike, I suggest actually riding it!

chemlight_ninja · 11-21-12, 11:06

You should just bring her inside. Doesn't she deserve to be in the nice warm house? When it gets below 40 degrees and mine is sitting in the garage she looks at me all pathetic and I can't help but bring her inside.

Tucker2.0 · 11-25-12, 10:23

Thanks for the info guys, im not about to winterize anything triumph while its still getting in the 50's here.

Ill winterize my wifes bike because she's too chicken to ride cold.

Papachristou · 11-26-12, 14:06

am i the only guy who has seen the "search" button?

Some people say it is bad to idle, some say it is good. Do what you want. It isnt cold enough to ever put the bike up in NC anyway. I keep startron in it and a battery tender on it. If you are really OCD, get the wheels off the ground.

DarrenKav · 11-26-12, 18:24

Around here it gets below zero pretty regularly throughout the winter. Given that, I winterize and leave it alone. It stays on the tender whenever I'm not on it so that part is easy. I have been advised that unless you go out and get it up to running temp and ride it, you're not really going to burn up the moisture that builds inside, so best not to create more of it with occasional winter idling.

///Matt · 11-26-12, 18:32

true winterizing is more intended to preserve the vehicle during harsh cold weather, not just to make it stable to store. That's storage. Winterizing would involve a change or drain of the coolant so it doesn't freeze and break hoses or hard parts, in addition to some other freaky cold weather stuff. There is no need to truly winterize in NC, or most states.

dabird · 11-26-12, 19:16

I live in Ms. I use gas stablizer, keep the battery charged and take a short ride every week or two.

Tucker2.0 · 11-27-12, 08:24

thats what im doing, theres no need for storing a bike in NC unless its an unusually bad winter, which it doesnt look to be.

I pull it into the shed, make sure everything checks out, clean/lube the chain, check fluids, and try to ride it once a week

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way2faded Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Peoria, IL Posts: 968	I winterized my 675 every year. My other bikes tho not only would I ride thru winter but I would fire them up every week and try to ride down the street n back. I follow this for both of my 1986 VFRs, and not once have I had to clean the carbs.out come spring Keep in mind my garage doesnt see below 40f, as I run a gas heater __________________
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11-21-12, 11:06	#14
chemlight_ninja Junior Member Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: fayetteville nc Posts: 46	You should just bring her inside. Doesn't she deserve to be in the nice warm house? When it gets below 40 degrees and mine is sitting in the garage she looks at me all pathetic and I can't help but bring her inside. __________________ Any job worth doing is worth doing one handed.
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11-25-12, 10:23	#15
Tucker2.0 Member Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: Hickory, NC Posts: 504	Thanks for the info guys, im not about to winterize anything triumph while its still getting in the 50's here. Ill winterize my wifes bike because she's too chicken to ride cold. __________________ 2007 SV650S -RIP suziQ 2010 Daytona 675SE -I miss my SV, but damn that daytona! 1980 Honda cm200t (running work in progress)
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11-26-12, 14:06	#16
Papachristou Senior Member Join Date: May 2011 Location: Memphis, TN Posts: 1,918	am i the only guy who has seen the "search" button? Some people say it is bad to idle, some say it is good. Do what you want. It isnt cold enough to ever put the bike up in NC anyway. I keep startron in it and a battery tender on it. If you are really OCD, get the wheels off the ground. __________________ 2012 Triumph Daytona 675R Arrow Slip On - GB Racing Slider Covers LSL Frame Sliders -Zero Gravity Corsa 6000k HIDs - LED Markers - TechSpec Snakeskins GB Racing Stator Cover(slight scuff) $50-retail is $70! price INCLUDES shipping, PM Me!
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11-26-12, 18:24	#17
DarrenKav Junior Member Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: Orchard Park, NY Posts: 22	Around here it gets below zero pretty regularly throughout the winter. Given that, I winterize and leave it alone. It stays on the tender whenever I'm not on it so that part is easy. I have been advised that unless you go out and get it up to running temp and ride it, you're not really going to burn up the moisture that builds inside, so best not to create more of it with occasional winter idling.
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11-26-12, 18:32	#18
///Matt Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: Oceanside, CA Posts: 900	true winterizing is more intended to preserve the vehicle during harsh cold weather, not just to make it stable to store. That's storage. Winterizing would involve a change or drain of the coolant so it doesn't freeze and break hoses or hard parts, in addition to some other freaky cold weather stuff. There is no need to truly winterize in NC, or most states. __________________ 2009 D675 - Racetech fork valves and springs - Competition Werkes integrated smoked taillight and FE - Zero Gravity Corsa windscreen - CRG RC2 levers - Sato frame sliders - GB Racing case covers - StompGrip tank grips - Proton flushmount signals -
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11-26-12, 19:16	#19
dabird Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: columbia, ms. Posts: 809	I live in Ms. I use gas stablizer, keep the battery charged and take a short ride every week or two.
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11-27-12, 08:24	#20
Tucker2.0 Member Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: Hickory, NC Posts: 504	thats what im doing, theres no need for storing a bike in NC unless its an unusually bad winter, which it doesnt look to be. I pull it into the shed, make sure everything checks out, clean/lube the chain, check fluids, and try to ride it once a week __________________ 2007 SV650S -RIP suziQ 2010 Daytona 675SE -I miss my SV, but damn that daytona! 1980 Honda cm200t (running work in progress)
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