Alright, let’s talk about puttin’ your bike away, you know, like for the winter or somethin’. Folks call it “yeti storage” sometimes, sounds fancy, but it ain’t nothin’ but keepin’ your bike safe and sound.
First off, you gotta clean that thing. I mean, really clean it. Get all the dirt and grime off. You don’t want that stuff eatin’ away at your bike all winter, do ya? Just like washin’ dishes, gotta scrub it good.
Next up, change the oil and filter. Don’t be lazy now. Old oil ain’t good for nothin’. Fresh oil keeps things runnin’ smooth when you finally take her out again. It’s like feedin’ your chickens good grain, they lay better eggs, your bike will run better.
Then, the gas. That stuff goes bad, you know? Like milk left out on the counter. So you gotta stabilize it. Pour in some of that fuel stabilizer stuff. Follow the directions on the bottle, it ain’t rocket science.
- Battery care is important! That little box of power, it don’t like the cold. If you can, take it out and keep it warm inside. If not, at least disconnect it. And if you got one of them fancy chargers, hook it up every now and then. Keep it topped off, like fillin’ a waterin’ can. The instructions say it takes about ten hours to fully charge it up.
- Tires, gotta take care of them too. Check the air pressure and pump ‘em up if they need it. And if you can, get the bike up off the ground so the tires ain’t sittin’ on the cold concrete all winter. Just like you wouldn’t want to sit on a cold rock all day. Put it on some wood blocks or somethin’.
Now, where you gonna put it? A shed, a garage, wherever you got space. Just make sure it’s dry and outta the weather. Rain and snow ain’t good for a bike, no sir. It’s like keepin’ your quilts in a cedar chest, protectin’ ‘em from the moths.
Some folks use them Yeti coolers, you know, the big ones, for storin’ stuff on their bikes. I ain’t talkin’ about that here. We’re talkin’ about puttin’ the whole dang bike away, not just packin’ lunch. But if you are thinkin’ about extra storage, maybe one of them soft bags would work, or even a box you make yourself. Just make sure it’s strapped on good and tight. Wouldn’t want it fallin’ off and causin’ a ruckus.
This whole winterizin’ thing, it ain’t that hard. Just gotta take your time and do it right. It’s like puttin’ up tomatoes for the winter, gotta follow the steps so they don’t spoil. Then when spring rolls around, your bike will be ready to go, just like you. No fuss, no muss.
And if you’re still worried about it, there’s plenty of folks online that can help you out. Just search for “motorcycle winter storage” or somethin’ like that. You’ll find all sorts of tips and tricks. Just remember, common sense goes a long way. Don’t overthink it, just get it done.
So, there you have it. Nothin’ fancy, just good ol’ common sense. Take care of your bike, and it’ll take care of you. That’s what my husband used to say ‘fore he passed, bless his heart.
Now, I gotta go check on them chickens. They’re always gettin’ into somethin’…
Tags: Motorcycle Storage, Winter Storage, Motorcycle Maintenance, Yeti Storage, Bike Care
