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Indiana Ducati Owners Club - Hoosier Hooligans - Ducati Indiana Ducati - Indianapolis - Indy > Forum > General Category > General Forum (Moderator: GRUBBY) > Winterizing my bike
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« Reply #17 on: December 10, 2007, 02:39:34 PM »
anyone from northern IN knows that those perfect days are gone  Cry especialy with these nice ICE storms we keep getting!!! Angry
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« Reply #18 on: December 10, 2007, 03:13:43 PM »
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« Reply #19 on: December 10, 2007, 08:34:57 PM »
I officially did put the bike in my living room last night @#$%^
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« Reply #20 on: December 17, 2007, 02:17:59 AM »
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« Reply #21 on: December 17, 2007, 07:15:37 AM »
Damn, I know you need to show off the dry clutch, SSS and all, but do you have to place it so that it has to stare into the corner all winter?
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« Reply #22 on: November 12, 2011, 02:20:13 PM »
I realize you guys probably cover this every year but since I am somewhat new here I am posting this question again.
What are your thoughts on winterizing your bikes? Perhaps it is too early to ask this question (still hoping for few rides here and there) but the snow that came down few days back kind of made me realize I need to start thinking about this.....
Your thoughts will be appreciated. Thanks
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« Reply #23 on: November 12, 2011, 04:55:05 PM »
In the past 7 years I have just put the bike on stands and added fuel stabilizer. Thinking about adding a battery tender this year.
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« Reply #24 on: November 12, 2011, 05:58:20 PM »
It's not time yet. Took a 100 mile scoot today. Probably because I just bought my new bike not ready to just see it sit.
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« Reply #25 on: November 12, 2011, 06:01:08 PM »
Mine is still at the ready too for now. 
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« Reply #26 on: November 12, 2011, 06:20:08 PM »
Mario I came by your house today where ere you??
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« Reply #27 on: November 12, 2011, 07:21:58 PM »
How about tires? Few people suggested to make sure the bike does not sit on concrete the whole winter, instead, one should put either wood or cardboard under the tires? How much truth is there to this? Really necessary?
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« Reply #28 on: November 12, 2011, 09:12:01 PM »
Yes you want your tires off the freezing garage floor.  I use a front and rear stand.
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« Reply #29 on: November 12, 2011, 09:15:06 PM »
Quote from: Big E on November 12, 2011, 06:20:08 PM
Mario I came by your house today where ere you??
Eric I was in and out all day..
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« Reply #30 on: November 12, 2011, 09:25:11 PM »
As far as tires go, I make sure they are properly inflated, park on the centerstand and block the front wheel up off the floor. for the bikes that doen't have a centerstand I move them around once a month or so. 
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« Reply #31 on: November 12, 2011, 10:08:28 PM »
I know some members bring their bikes inside the house.... I think sTD has even kept one in his bedroom from time to time
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« Reply #32 on: November 12, 2011, 10:13:29 PM »
I have always used a battery tender and started the bike/ride a couple of times a month and bring it up to temp if the weather allows.  I just make sure if you do not have stands to move the bike around the garage so the tires do not sit on the same patch for several months.  I have always thought about it like flat spots on trailer tires if they sit to long.
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« Reply #33 on: November 12, 2011, 10:19:38 PM »
Quote from: scout on November 12, 2011, 10:13:29 PM
I have always used a battery tender and started the bike/ride a couple of times a month and bring it up to temp if the weather allows.  I just make sure if you do not have stands to move the bike around the garage so the tires do not sit on the same patch for several months.  I have always thought about it like flat spots on trailer tires if they sit to long.

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