I agree with Grump and Friar. I have an 03 and havnt done anything other than stable in the gas, and this year, if santa is my freind , put a tender on the battery. I am sure I will go for a ride the first warm shot I have here in north western[kind of] Maryland. I am more concerned about my 75 xs 650 and the winter. I am sure it will be a bear in the spring.The bonne will be fine.