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Post by stanlc7189 on Dec 8, 2011 21:14:23 GMT 1
Back int' old days, I used to do 10,000 miles a year - all weather. Now, I have to admit I'm a fair weather merchant. Last ride on the LC was two weeks ago and it's positively sulking in the garage and moaning to his GSX-R750 companion about wimp riders etc.
Anyway, what's the best thing to do with LCs over winter? With the Gixxer, I start the engine every week and let it run until the cooling fan kicks in when it's nice and hot. I'm not sure this would work with a 2-stroke and it would get coked up. Should I (a) try get out for a blast as and when there is a blip in the weather or (b) lay it up until the spring? If (b), what precautions/preparations would you do, if any?
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Post by mellow on Dec 8, 2011 21:50:55 GMT 1
mines just sat in the lounge since the bar b q ;D
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Post by atomicstroker on Dec 9, 2011 19:21:46 GMT 1
If my bikes came in the house there'd be no room for the missus!!! Hmmmmm!
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Post by lckid on Dec 9, 2011 22:23:03 GMT 1
Back int' old days, I used to do 10,000 miles a year - all weather. Now, I have to admit I'm a fair weather merchant. Last ride on the LC was two weeks ago and it's positively sulking in the garage and moaning to his GSX-R750 companion about wimp riders etc. Anyway, what's the best thing to do with LCs over winter? With the Gixxer, I start the engine every week and let it run until the cooling fan kicks in when it's nice and hot. I'm not sure this would work with a 2-stroke and it would get coked up. Should I (a) try get out for a blast as and when there is a blip in the weather or (b) lay it up until the spring? If (b), what precautions/preparations would you do, if any? Best thing turn off tap and drain carbs (run engine till it dies) and drain tank squirt some GT85 inside tank, remove plugs and squirt a small amount 5ml of 2-t down bores refit plugs, remove battery and charge every 4 weeks, put bike on center stand (if it has one) lower tyre pressures a bit, turn engine over a bit every 4 weeks, spary metal parts (not disc  ) with duck oil or GT85, cover with clean sheet pref cotton type that should be it ,best bet would be a dehumidifier in the garage if you can afford to keep it going through the winter  |
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Post by gazilla on Dec 9, 2011 23:56:12 GMT 1
Alot of people use AF50 allover except rubber parts.Its a good anti corrosion agent used on aircraft so should be good.
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Post by lckid on Dec 10, 2011 10:21:39 GMT 1
Alot of people use AF50 allover except rubber parts.Its a good anti corrosion agent used on aircraft so should be good. Yep thats good to! Also forgot to add its a good idea to put zip type plastic bags over the ends of the silencers held on by elastic bands to keep any moisture out  |
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Post by scottie58 on Dec 10, 2011 10:26:37 GMT 1
make sure you also slightly over inflate the tyres to avoid flat spots. I always leave the fuel tank full - never had problems with it "going off"
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Post by lckid on Dec 10, 2011 10:33:27 GMT 1
make sure you also slightly over inflate the tyres to avoid flat spots. I always leave the fuel tank full - never had problems with it "going off" Dunno about the new type of enthanol fuels some people say its corrosive so not sure about leaving the tank full, i used to do this but not sure now?  |
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Post by stanlc7189 on Dec 10, 2011 13:00:58 GMT 1
some good advice - especially about bringing the bikes in so there's no room for't missus!
Thanks guys
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Post by scottie58 on Dec 21, 2011 18:39:21 GMT 1
just seen an ad for a "vac bag" - £35. you encase bike and suck air out with your vacuum!
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Post by mellow on Dec 21, 2011 20:20:35 GMT 1
yeah i have one of them. My F2 lived in my shed in one of those for about 1 year.came out of the bag in mint condition as it went in  |
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Post by scottie58 on Dec 21, 2011 21:11:52 GMT 1
dishwashers are great for cleaning bke bits - so somebody told me (ahem......)
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) with duck oil or GT85, cover with clean sheet pref cotton type that should be it ,best bet would be a dehumidifier in the garage if you can afford to keep it going through the winter 
