When the cold weather comes in, with all the extra precautions needed, it is perfectly natural to wonder if you are doing the right thing by running you motorcycle through the season. Here’s how to store your bike over winter and how to prepare for the cold snap in general.
The first absolutely vital thing you need to do is clean you bike from top to bottom, and clean it like you have never cleaned it before in your life. Make sure that not one speck of road salt or mud could lead to the bodywork of your bike being damaged. Clean and dry all of your Honda motorcycle parts properly and they will be there for you in the spring.
After you’ve cleaned the bike, you’ll need to make sure that the relevant areas are properly lubricated. Important bits to do are places like your clutch and brake levers, and centre stand pivots.
Always keep your bike in a garage if you can, it will be protected from the elements and from thieves. Also, make sure you are insured in case your garage floods during the winter, it’s a long shot but floods do happen.
Lube up your chain, oil based lubes work most effectively.
Drain ALL fuel from the tank and the oil should be changed.
Get an MOT arranged, your Honda dealer will take care of this for you.
If you are planning on riding your bike through the winter then invest in some good quality clothing to keep the cold out. Alpinestars are a well-known and trusted brand.
Always wear reflective clothing. Most motorists will be having a hard enough time navigating their way through their extreme weather, they- and you- will need to be more observant during this time.
Never underestimate the danger of black ice. If the road looks glassy or shiny – take extra precaution.
Check your parts are all in ship shape order, and come to us if they are not. We’re experts at providing honda bikes with the attention we feel they deserve.
