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Winterize
Your
Motorcycle
If
you
plan
to
store
your
motorcycle
during
the
winter
months,
it
is
essential
that
you
take
a
few
extra
precautions
to
ensure
that
your
motorcycle
is
running
the
way
you
remember
the
following
spring.
These
simple
steps
will
keep
your
motorcycle
running
in
tip-top
shape
and
protect
your
investment
for
years
to
come.
Gasoline
Fill
your
tank
with
gas.
During
the
winter
months
it
is
crucial
that
you
keep
your
motorcycle's
gas
tank
full
when
parking
your
motorcycle
for
any
extended
length
of
time.
Gasoline
expands
when
it's
warm
and
contracts
when
it's
cold.
When
it
is
summer
and
it's
hot
outside,
the
gas
expands
and
excess
vapors
escape
your
tank
through
the
vent
tube.
When
it
is
winter
and
it's
cold
outside,
the
gas
inside
the
tank
will
contract
and
create
a
vacuum
inside
your
tank.
In
order
to
fill
this
vacuum,
air
will
rush
in
from
the
outside
via
the
vent
tube.
If
this
air
is
moist,
water
vapor
will
condense
on
the
inside
of
your
tank.
This
will
not
only
rust
your
tank
from
the
inside
out,
but
will
also
contaminate
your
fuel
and
make
your
motorcycle
run
roughly
in
the
springtime.
Use
a
fuel
stabilizer.
Gasoline
breaks
down
over
time,
and
leaving
fuel
in
your
motorcycle
can
lead
to
gummed-up
or
varnished
fuel
lines,
carburetors,
injectors,
etc.
Harley-Davidson®
offers
an
excellent
Fuel
Additive,
part
number
99893-91A,
to
help
prevent
this.
Make
sure
you
read
the
directions
carefully
…
that
little
4
ounce
bottle
will
treat
40
gallons
of
fuel.
Oil
Change
your
engine
oil,
transmission
fluid,
and
chaincase
fluid.
As
you
ride
throughout
the
year,
acids,
dirt,
and
water
can
accumulate
inside
the
engine,
transmission
case,
and
chaincase
of
your
motorcycle.
This
is
because
these
fluids
not
only
lubricate
your
engine
and
other
moving
parts,
they
also
serve
as
a
"waste
collector"
of
all
the
things
that
are
created
by
combustion
or
are
broken
apart
with
high
heat
and
friction.
During
storage,
any
unburnt
fuel,
unspent
exhaust
gases,
or
water
vapor
is
trapped
inside
your
engine.
Over
a
period
of
months,
these
chemicals
eventually
break
down
the
viscosity
of
your
engine
oil,
transmission
fluid,
and
chaincase
fluid
and
can
even
begin
to
corrode
metal
surfaces.
Throttle
and
Clutch
Cables
Lube
your
throttle
and
clutch
cables.
After
a
long
riding
season,
the
lubrication
that
allows
your
cable
to
move
easily
within
the
cable
housing
can
break
down,
causing
your
cables
to
bind
and
possibly
break.
Ask
your
parts
or
service
associate
for
a
graphite-based
cable
lube
such
as
Dri-Slide
(part
number
53-7001).
Battery
Remove
your
battery
or
attach
a
battery
tending
unit
to
it.
When
it
is
not
being
used
on
a
regular
basis,
a
battery
will
gradually
lose
its
charge.
Security
systems
and
stereos
are
also
certain
to
drain
your
battery.
The
easiest
way
to
prevent
this
is
to
leave
your
battery
in
your
motorcycle,
attach
a
battery
tender
to
your
battery,
and
plug
the
battery
tender
into
a
standard
power
outlet.
The
battery
tender
is
a
"smart"
charger
—
it
turns
itself
on
and
off
as
needed
so
that
your
battery
never
overcharges.
It
comes
in
two
sizes:
the
Standard
Battery
Tender
(part
number
99863-01)
and
the
Battery
Tender
Jr.
(part
number
94654-98).
If
you
own
more
than
one
motorcycle,
there's
no
need
to
purchase
multiple
battery
tenders
…
simply
pick
up
an
additional
Battery
Tender
Harness
(part
number
94624-97A)
and
plug
each
battery
in
as
needed.
Tires
Inflate
your
tires
to
their
proper
level.
Underinflated
tires
can
hasten
the
appearance
of
flat
spots
in
your
tires,
shortening
their
usable
life.
You
should
also
readjust
your
bike
several
times
a
month,
parking
it
in
a
different
spot
on
its
tires
each
time.
This
will
also
help
ward
off
flat
spots.
If
storing
your
motorcycle
with
all
weight
off
its
tires
is
possible
this
is
the
best
solution
of
all.
Keep
your
tires
out
of
direct
sunlight.
Rubber
is
sensitive
to
ultraviolet
light,
and
prolonged
exposure
to
UV
light
will
cause
your
tires
to
crack,
split,
and
become
less
pliable.
This
condition
is
known
as
"dry
rot",
and
it
can
cause
premature
tire
failure.
Painted
Surfaces
and
Chrome
Clean
your
motorcycle
thouroughly.
Start
when
the
engine
is
cool,
and
carefully
remove
all
road
grime,
grease,
tar,
stains,
and
bugs
from
all
painted
surfaces,
chromed
parts,
fork
seals,
and
wheels.
Make
sure
you
use
good
quality
cleaners,
like
Harley-Davidson®
Sunwash
(part
number
94659-98),
Bug
Remover
(part
number
94657-98),
and
Wheel
&
Tire
Cleaner
(part
number
94658-98).
Dry
your
motorcycle
thoroughly,
and
then
apply
either
Harley
Glaze
(part
number
99701-84)
or
Harley
Gloss
(part
number
94627-98)
to
all
painted
and
exposed
metal
surfaces.
This
will
protect
your
finish
from
color
fade
caused
by
UV
light.
Storage
Store
your
motorcycle
inside.
After
going
to
all
this
work
to
prepare
your
motorcycle
for
the
winter
months,
store
it
inside
if
at
all
possible.
Snow,
ice,
freezing
rain,
and
wild
temperature
variances
are
all
common
winter
occurances
in
Washington,
and
these
weather
conditions
will
wreak
havoc
on
your
motorcycle.
If
you
can't
store
your
motorcycle
inside,
make
sure
you
get
a
form-fitting,
breathable,
long-term
cover
for
it
like
a
Storm
Shield
(part
number
98742-96
for
Touring
models
and
98738-96
for
V-Rods,
Dyna
Wide
Glide®,
and
Softail®
models).
Cover
your
motorcycle.
If
you
can't
store
your
motorcycle
inside,
you'll
need
to
cover
your
motorcycle
with
a
nice
waterproof
cover
to
keep
your
bike
safe
from
the
elements.
However,
even
if
you
can
store
your
motorcycle
inside
during
the
winter
months,
it
is
still
important
to
cover
your
motorcycle.
The
cover
will
not
only
keep
dust
off
of
your
precious
scooter,
it
will
also
keep
children
from
playing
on
it.
Ask
anyone
who
has
ever
had
to
replace
a
custom-painted
fuel
tank
because
a
child
dented
it
while
playing
"biker"
…
the
price
of
a
motorcycle
cover
is
money
well
spent.
If
you
are
storing
your
motorcycle
inside,
make
sure
the
cover
is
designed
for
indoor
storage
and
that
it
is
made
from
a
breathable
material,
or
ask
your
parts
or
service
associate
for
the
proper
cover
to
fit
your
motorcycle.
Store
your
motorcycle
in
a
low-traffic
area.
This
one
should
be
obvious,
but
for
some
reason
it's
not.
Don't
store
your
motorcycle
in
a
location
where
anyone
is
likely
to
trip
on
it,
tip
it
over,
drop
a
tool
on
it,
or
dent
it
with
a
car
door.
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XL
50
Sportster®
$9,795.00
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cleaner
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