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When to de-winterize this year

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    When to de-winterize this year

    Hey Guys,
    With how mild this winter is, when are you guys planning to pull the bike out of storage? I'm going crazy with these random great riding days know my bike is stashed away and not easily accessible. Do you pull it out now or wait until you're really sure winter is over?
    Thanks,
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    Re: When to de-winterize this year

    Quote Originally Posted by rsw81 View Post
    Hey Guys,
    With how mild this winter is, when are you guys planning to pull the bike out of storage? I'm going crazy with these random great riding days know my bike is stashed away and not easily accessible. Do you pull it out now or wait until you're really sure winter is over?
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    I never mine away! The riding says have been great....and come often enough that my bike has been run enough to not mind thecold.

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    Re: When to de-winterize this year

    I'd probably gamble that February will remain winter-y, and plan for March 1st.

    Edit: I'm under the impression that he stored his bike somewhere off the property. Otherwise, I don't see what the problem is.

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    Re: When to de-winterize this year

    Depends where you store it and what you consider winterization. Mines in a heated garage so for "winterization" I top off the gas tank and put a cover on it.

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    Re: When to de-winterize this year

    Voted for waiting. I hate salt and sand. I love how with the plastics off my bike it looks brand new.

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    Re: When to de-winterize this year

    Never winterized and bemused are not options so this poll is a stupid as my feeble attempts at starting polls...

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    Re: When to de-winterize this year

    i usually take mine out end of march

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    Re: When to de-winterize this year

    yesterday

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    Re: When to de-winterize this year

    When the overnight low seems to be consistently in the 40s

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    i think im doing mine after valentines day

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    Re: When to de-winterize this year

    i put mine away on new yrs day so may wait till march to pull it out again. saw few guys commuting on ther bikes today.

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    Re: When to de-winterize this year

    Quote Originally Posted by Predat-R View Post
    i put mine away on new yrs day so may wait till march to pull it out again. saw few guys commuting on ther bikes today.
    Yes seriously they are everywhere. When I hear a bike going by I am like the dog in the window. End of March cannot come soon enough.

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    Re: When to de-winterize this year

    After my suspension is done.

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    Re: When to de-winterize this year

    I'm happy i didn't put mine away this year.

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    Re: When to de-winterize this year

    Saw someone out riding Tuesday on a sportbike.


    In shorts.

    .....not THAT warm out....

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    Re: When to de-winterize this year

    Mines just sitting in my garage...

    Can come out and play whenever

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    Re: When to de-winterize this year

    I'm very tempted to take mine out. Roads are clear around here, but it's still just a tad cold.

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    Re: When to de-winterize this year

    I didn't put mine away; I'm still riding it to work about half the time. If it isn't a big cost, I'd suggest go ahead and get it back and ride it. If real winter shows up, you can put it back in storage and see when it clears up again.

    I admit I'm new to the area, and to all of this "winter" stuff. But my expectation for the future is that I will just watch the weather as it happens, put the bike away when I am not riding it anymore, and get it out when the weather clears up enough, regardless of what the dates are.

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    Re: When to de-winterize this year

    Never put it away!

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    Re: When to de-winterize this year

    This winter is KILLING ME. Put it away Halloween weekend, when we got almost a FOOT OF SNOW. All these nice days have been bittersweet to say the least. I've seen this trick before though...wouldn't be surprised if we get dumped on in Feb.

    Real glad I bought a new snowboard this year too...

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    Re: When to de-winterize this year

    Mine are in the basement... Just need a little help getting them out the door. But no hurry, another month... First or second week in March.

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    Re: When to de-winterize this year

    Bought some stabil and glad I haven't used it. Too many good days this winter.

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    Re: When to de-winterize this year

    Quote Originally Posted by KnuckleBallz View Post
    Real glad I bought a new snowboard this year too...
    I'm wondering if shovels, skiis, snowboards, and winter gear and going to be stupid cheap around the end of Feb.

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    Re: When to de-winterize this year

    All 3 of mine (if you count my scooter) are put away partially disassembled since I'm always dissatisfied with something and plan changes/improvements for next season.
    So I need to wait until it's warm enough to work in the garage all day before planning to pull them out.
    End up late getting out every season as a result.
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