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what are some do's and don’ts



1. I don't.
2. I use a battery tender whenever it gets to the point I'm not riding at least once a week
3. I unplug and ride whenever possible
4. I attempt to keep it cleaner in winter than any other time of the year due to road salt - Its everywhere...
5. I don't cover - It has its own room - the garage.
6. And perhaps most important - I use Stabil with each fill-up just in case I get an extended down time. I nearly ruined a perfectly good bike in a previous life due to fuel degradation. It ain't happenin' again.

I actually seem to manage one or two riding days permonth from Dec. through March. The year before last, Feb. was a no ride month. Last winter, March was the bad month. It all depends on the weather. I'll take a short ride anytime its dry and above 45. If it hits 50, I'm gone all day. The three most important things in my mind are;
Use a fuel stabilizer
Keep it warm and dry when not riding
Use a battery tender
- oh, and wear plenty of layers when you ride

That's in balmy S.W. PA. I don't know what you can get away with in N.E.

2004 Triumph Speedmaster (J Lo) 2006 Yamaha Stratoliner (Adele)