Motorbike Maintenance Winter Tips
Follow these top tips for keeping your motorbike in tip-top condition over the winter months with these winter storage tips for motorbike owners.
Many motorcycle owners own motorbikes for fun, not for everyday use, so it’s little wonder then that many will be thinking of ‘resting’ their pride and joy over the winter months.
As well as the fact that riding in the winter months is no-where near as enjoyable as riding in the summer months, there are also a number of safety issues to take into consideration too.
Riding a motorbike in the winter months will mean there is less visibility on the roads, both in terms of seeing oncoming traffic and, crucially, being seen by other motorists. There is also the increased likelihood of suffering from more adverse weather conditions, such as icy roads and high winds.
If you do decide to use your bike over the winter months it is important that you consider your safety, in particular motorcycle helmet safety.
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With the winter fast approaching Britain’s bikers need to make the decision as to whether or not to ‘ride on’ through winter or put their bikes into hibernation. Specialist bike insurer, Express Insurance, has teamed up with World Superbike racer Shane ‘Shakey’ Byrne to provide some top tips to keep your bike stored in mint condition until Spring.
World Superbike racer Shakey Byrne, speaking for Express Insurance, believes that there are a number of things anyone considering ‘hibernating’ their motorbike over winter should consider.
“The first and most important job is to clean the bike, as leaving dirt or road salt on the machine during winter will almost certainly lead to corrosion,” he says.
“Don’t be afraid of jet-washing your bike, but do avoid using the pressure lance on sensitive areas such as the engine, dashboard, chain and the graphics which are applied to the bodywork.”
Using a good chamois to remove all surface water, as well as using a non-abrasive polish on the bodywork, will also be necessary, as well as cleaning the chain with an appropriate chain cleaner.
Winter Storage Top Tips for Motorbikes
1.Fully clean, chamois and polish your bike
2.Lubricate key areas e.g. clutch, brake levers and cables
3.Drain the tank as best you can
4.Remove your battery or hook it to a modern trickle charger
5.Store your bike off its wheels using a centre or paddock stand
6.Cover your bike in a good quality, breathable cover
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