Store Checklist

1) Find a place to store it, get the tools you'll need 2)Run the bike, fill the tank, stabilize the gas 3) Change the oil 4) Put bike on stands 5) Spray fogging oil in cylinders 6) Cover intake/exhaust with bags 7) Final fuel system checks 8) Remove and charge the battery 9) Wash, dry, and wax dry the bike 10) Protect the bike's exposed metal 11) Lock it up 12) Cover It -------- Do not run the engine over the winter! You'll just create condensation in the engine and combustion byproducts (acids, etc) ------- Things To do Before Summer :) lubricate control cables and periodically operate all controls. check (and, if necessary, adjust) chain/belt tension. lubricate chain, or lube driveshaft. check brake pads and rotors. change fluids (brake, clutch, etc). inspect/replace/clean air filter check all bolts to make sure nothing is loosening inspect tires (for cuts, uneven wear, dry-rot, tread depth, images of the Virgin Mary, etc). inspect swingarm and steering head bearings lube suspension, pivot points, grease fittings, etc Have a merry Xmass and Happy new year :)