Non-Heated Winter Storage

[jcrawford]

Hey Guys,

I have heard that you should always store your bike in a heated area during the winter months. I didn't want to pay $80/mo for a storage unit and I needed an enclosed trailer anyway so I have decided to buy one from a member here and in a few weeks should be done paying and taking delivery.

However if I am to store my bike in the trailer over the winter months is there anything I should add to the fluids on the bike to keep them from freezing? Is this going to harm my bike?

I am not sure if the radiator fluid comes from the manufacturer with anti-freeze in place, what about brake fluid, etc.

If storing it in the cold is really that bad I might look to find some heated storage.

[Degsy]

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The cold won't matter and your bike will be fine as far as fluids go. It's all set.

[Pigman]

Gas it up, treat it, top it off and pull the battery or put it on a tender and forget it...and on stands if you have some

[jcrawford]

Gas it up, treat it, top it off and pull the battery or put it on a tender and forget it...and on stands if you have some

It will be in a trailer connected to a wheel chock (which I will have to figure out how to install lol) not sure I will need it on stands as it wont be on the ground.

Don't pick on me I'm a computer guy and hang curtains crooked HAHAHA

[Pigman]

It will be in a trailer connected to a wheel chock (which I will have to figure out how to install lol) not sure I will need it on stands as it wont be on the ground.

Don't pick on me I'm a computer guy and hang curtains crooked HAHAHA

Here this is what I use, easy install works killer and can be removed...

http://www.ebay.com/itm/PINGEL-MOTOR...sories&vxp=mtr

[nhbubba]

I've never stored any of my bikes in a heated space, always outside, in the garage, or woodshed. Never had issues with the cold. The only issues I've had are the damned mice in the woodshed and fuel gumming.

[jcrawford]

Thanks for the advice I feel much better about storing it in the enclosed trailer

[Doc]

I store 3 of my bikes in an Enclosed trailer up here in the cold of Vermont. No worries.

[HO-HUM-R1]

When you get the trailer you can bring it over and I'll help you install the wheel chock harbor freight tools has them for like 40 bucks

[Pigman]

Here this is what I use, easy install works killer and can be removed...

http://www.ebay.com/itm/PINGEL-MOTOR...sories&vxp=mtr

When you get the trailer you can bring it over and I'll help you install the wheel chock harbor freight tools has them for like 40 bucks

Guess you didn't see my Linky Link there........

Pingrel is quality shit...and half that of HF

[Pigman]

I've never stored any of my bikes in a heated space, always outside, in the garage, or woodshed. Never had issues with the cold. The only issues I've had are the damned mice in the woodshed and fuel gumming.

Mouse traps, moth balls in nylons and some Seafoam(Run the bike and top off also)...ur problem is Fixed Next...Q

[HO-HUM-R1]

Guess you didn't see my Linky Link there........

Pingrel is quality shit...and half that of HF

No i didn't open the link, i'm on my phone. Even if i had i would still let him know it can be picked up off the shelf 10 minutes away. Just another option

[jcrawford]

the trailer is coming with 1 wheel chock I might wanna pick up a second 1 down the line

[tsorfas]

Mouse traps, moth balls in nylons and some Seafoam(Run the bike and top off also)...ur problem is Fixed Next...Q

moth balls in nylons work?
I put it on the stands, fuel it up with some gas stab, remove the battery n keep it inside the house, put towels in the ram airs and some drying sheets.
Bikes have always been store in a woodshed..

[Tricklidz]

I've stored 3 bikes in a unheated shed (windows that let the sun in, low roof) and the trackbike in an enclosed trailer (until it goes in the basement for teardown) and I used to have problems with condensation making everything damp until I found the solution (trust me, I tried everything)----AIR CIRCULATION!! I keep a fan running on low, 24/7, in both the shed and trailer (just run a cord from outside if you need to) and I have no moisture/rust problem at all.
Take the battery out, bring it in and put it on a Battery Tender.
If storing until spring, no need to worry bout fuel stabilizer, unless your paranoid.
Good idea to get the tires off the ground (again, till spring, no harm)
Block the tailpipe(s) (I use the tops of spray cans) if there's a mice problem---you'll never know unitl you know!!

[Stromper]

They do make little solar powered fans

They run when the weather is fair and bright and not at night or during storms

[bstnsboy]

Mouse traps, moth balls in nylons and some Seafoam(Run the bike and top off also)...ur problem is Fixed Next...Q

I had mice in my shed till i tried mothballs. they work great! I put them in a ziplock baggie and crush them then sprinkle around the inside walls. It works !

[butcher bergs]

You may want to think about trailer protection, like a tongue lock.

As entertaining as it would be, I imagine no one really wants to read about your new bike and trailer being stolen this winter

[Tricklidz]

They do make little solar powered fans

They run when the weather is fair and bright and not at night or during storms

fan's gotta run all the time....

[jcrawford]

Oh yea I will have the trailer locked down too

However if anyone wants to try to pull the trailer through the 2-3' of snow we might get this year then props to them. I will have it pushed all the way into our back yard and only one way to get there, through the driveway. Then they have to go through fence gates and about 40ft of snow to get where it will be

I also plan to cover the trailer with tarps, mainly to protect the trailer exterior from the elements.

[#1 masshole]

Oh yea I will have the trailer locked down too

However if anyone wants to try to pull the trailer through the 2-3' of snow we might get this year then props to them. I will have it pushed all the way into our back yard and only one way to get there, through the driveway. Then they have to go through fence gates and about 40ft of snow to get where it will be

I also plan to cover the trailer with tarps, mainly to protect the trailer exterior from the elements.

Sounds like a challenge, ask me again this winter after a 12 pk

[butcher bergs]

Sounds like a challenge, ask me again this winter after a 12 pk

I was just about to ask for his address

[drop]

You may want to think about trailer protection, like a tongue lock.

As entertaining as it would be, I imagine no one really wants to read about your new bike and trailer being stolen this winter

bergs speaks the truth. you've done 90% of the work for a thief, make sure it's not a total free for all.

as noted, don't forget to put the battery on a tender.

[jcrawford]

I was just about to ask for his address

lol

[FZR]

put the bike on stands so that the tires don't get flat spots