I'd love that, stuck in shitty central Scotland, wind and rain just now, cold damp, long dark nights, when its frosty the roads are caked with grit/salt, my garage is bad for condensation too, not sure if i could stand the heat in Australia though.
I ride year round here in Philadelphia. It gets cold, but with some good base layers and heated grips I'm good down to about 30F fora few hours as long as it's dry. Even before I had heated grips I'd ride for 30 mins to an hour at least once a week in the winter. No way I would just give up riding because it's cold out 🤣🤣.
Great video, I’ll tell my girlfriend about this, she’s quite good looking after her Kawasaki Ninja 125 performance but it’s the little bits which she forgets to do !!
I keep my bike stored for 6 months at a time. I just disconnect the battery terminals, never had an issue with the battery draining. I also cover the exhaust so that no insects get in.
Really helps when you have a proper garage... My house hasn't got a garage so its outside side under covers 🫣😪🥶😭😭😭..but never had a problem to be fair. give her a run every now and then during the off-season. Always checking her every other day for any changes
I'm constantly tinkering/playing with my bikes over the winter anyway for them to stay in one place too long lol, i'm lucky i can the get three in the garage, i dont fire them up because unless you run them for a very long time all you will do is introduce condensation into the engine which wont get burned away (unlike going for a run/ride), but contantly moving/re arranging them, sitting one them, polishing them etc.
I do fire mine up every three weeks or so. Carburetted bikes. I just let them run hot enough to not show any more white exhaust fumes. At least so far it has kept the carburettor needles from clogging up anyways.
It’d be lovely to have a garage so I just wash and acf50 in November and wash and top up as I can and ride at least every couple of weeks come rain or shine and make sure that if the roads are salted I spray with a hose and it seems to do the trick. Ultimately they are metal, plastic and rubber designed to be used surely ?
Very happy to See Speed tester and Data logger Bruce Dunn. I have one request for you Sir. If possible please, please, please make one Top speed Video of Ducati Superleggera V4. Please Sir.
Not mention the most important part fuel 🤷🏼♂️ Fill the tank to the top add fuel stabiliser and if needed change the oil before the first ride. Can’t see the point in chain lube or spray all modern road use chains are x or o ring and are internally greased .
Fuel storage isnt as important today as it used to be even 5 years ago, most tanks are plastic, most bikes are fuel injected, most gas is good for 3 months some brands longer. Still a good idea to do as you suggested though, to keep condensation out of the tank
full. Impossible to drain all system from absolutely all the fuel. If at least some stays, it will react to air over time and produce moisture which will corrode the internals. If it is full of gas with fuel stabilizer, there will be no air to react to.
@@keaponlaffin6737 If it's really dirty just rinse with alot of water. Then use some foamy car wash detergent and a microfiber wash glove. It grabs the dirt better and don't drag it around the surface as his yellow sponge is doing. Rinse the glove often, if it's dirty, in a water filled bucket with gritguard.
@@OliverKrysell cool thanks. Sounds very good indeed, microfiber wash cloths. I've seen them but never gave it much though😖 but I'm getting one for sure. Thanks again for taking the time to reply..!
Nooooooooooo - never use a sponge on paint work - they hold onto dirt and can introduce scratches!!!! Tbf that bike isn’t that dirty: Get the worst of the dirt off first using a hose or jet wash you can apply a cleaner to help loosen dirt (pre wash or snow foam is great because it stays on and can work for longer before ending up on the floor). I might do a couple of rounds of this if the bike is very dirty. When and only when you have the the worst of it off then apply a cleaner, allow it to dwell and then agitate dirt with a soft wash mitt (2 buckets 1 for soapy water, 1 for rinsing and getting rid of the dirt) If you go straight in with a cloth or a sponge you’re in danger of introducing swirls and scratches as you’re basically rubbing the dirt into the paint.. and do mucky bits i.e. the chain first otherwise you have to wash the sodding thing again!!!! then dry the thing properly (pet dryers are cheap) and you can blow all the damp out of bolts, chain etc then lube up and apply an anti corrosion layer a before it goes away other than that some really good advice.
Why wouldn't you clean the chain, clean the bike then lube the chain, seems a bit backwards to clean the bike then have gunk plash from cleaning the chain
Rotten is a polite way of saying lazy riders who can’t be bothered to clean & maintain the bike on a weekly basis. I ride my bike all year round, even in the snow because work & money. Just keep on top of your bikes maintenance and you are fine. I shower everyday so I treat my bike like my hygiene.... very seriously.
2:48. I’m not one of those guys to pick holes as it’s a great common sense video but I really wouldn’t point chain cleaner or lube in that direction near the corner at the front of the back tire. I’d do that from the back at the sprocket.
Soft wash mitt. Sponges drag any dust and bugs across your paint leaving scratches and swirl marks. Search you tube for the hundreds of detailing videos. A quick google will bring up many different wash mitts all of which are safer than a sponge
Why bother to post such a video if you don't cover all the aspects? No information about fuel in the tank and stabilizer or not, changing the oil and coolant before storage? What a shame MCN, you better delete the video and come with a proper one because this is a joke.
Yes, you could be oh so right; if Klaus Schwab gets his way storing ones motorbike may become a permanent hiatus. Maybe that’s the reason there is no need to worry about filling the fuel tank?
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step one: Live in Australia where there is no off season
I'd love that, stuck in shitty central Scotland, wind and rain just now, cold damp, long dark nights, when its frosty the roads are caked with grit/salt, my garage is bad for condensation too, not sure if i could stand the heat in Australia though.
Yeah unless you live in Tasmania hahaha
Bike "hairdryer" is one of the best pieces of care kit I've got. Especially the hot air setting.
I ride year round here in Philadelphia. It gets cold, but with some good base layers and heated grips I'm good down to about 30F fora few hours as long as it's dry. Even before I had heated grips I'd ride for 30 mins to an hour at least once a week in the winter. No way I would just give up riding because it's cold out 🤣🤣.
Also gas tank has to be full and fuel stabilizer added.
Great video, I’ll tell my girlfriend about this, she’s quite good looking after her Kawasaki Ninja 125 performance but it’s the little bits which she forgets to do !!
Would you leave the bike full of fuel? To prevent condensation in the tank? And add maybe an additive to prevent it from going bad
Fill up the fuel tank to avoid corrosion.
Fill the gas tank so no moisture can get in.
AND THEN RIDE IT.
It's December 21st. Where was this in October!?
(1) Ride it. (2) Wash regularly.
Best of luck with that if you live in Atlantic Canada as I do
@@iamtherealzombie I live in the sunshine 😀
@@RichDunn I envy you :)
@@iamtherealzombie When I'm not riding, I envy you. I love spending time in Canada and Alaska. 👍
My trick is to obsessively check the phone to see when is it gonna stop raining to go ride so the battery don't die, gasoline won't gunk, and all that
Good video. I would definitely wash the chain before washing the whole bike though 👍
Yep, chain first always
I keep my bike stored for 6 months at a time. I just disconnect the battery terminals, never had an issue with the battery draining. I also cover the exhaust so that no insects get in.
Surely you would do the chain first - then any fling and crap comes off after the full clean
I live in Dallas. This is peak riding season. July through September is miserably hot. This year, really nice riding weather began in early November.
Really helps when you have a proper garage... My house hasn't got a garage so its outside side under covers 🫣😪🥶😭😭😭..but never had a problem to be fair. give her a run every now and then during the off-season. Always checking her every other day for any changes
Fuel stabilizer??
Personally i just fillup the tank, nothing extra needed, thats why the probably didnt speak about it. But would be good to explain in the video...
Just fill up with E5 100-98-95 ( depeds on what is the highest octane level in your country) fuel and this is more than enough
Clean the chain, wash/dry bike, go for a quick ride let it air dry nooks/tiny bits and warm up chain, lube chain.
I'm constantly tinkering/playing with my bikes over the winter anyway for them to stay in one place too long lol, i'm lucky i can the get three in the garage, i dont fire them up because unless you run them for a very long time all you will do is introduce condensation into the engine which wont get burned away (unlike going for a run/ride), but contantly moving/re arranging them, sitting one them, polishing them etc.
I do fire mine up every three weeks or so. Carburetted bikes. I just let them run hot enough to not show any more white exhaust fumes. At least so far it has kept the carburettor needles from clogging up anyways.
Don’t forget about a fuel additive and fill it all the way up
Isn’t this video 1-2 months late?
um yes 😂
It’d be lovely to have a garage so I just wash and acf50 in November and wash and top up as I can and ride at least every couple of weeks come rain or shine and make sure that if the roads are salted I spray with a hose and it seems to do the trick. Ultimately they are metal, plastic and rubber designed to be used surely ?
Make sure not to get chain lube on your tyres he says while blasting chain lube all over the rear tyre.
I need a video on how to convince someone else to wash my bike. Its too cold to be standing outside getting wet
Cbr1000rr-r sp really great and anticipated and next level sportbike👏👏
Very happy to See Speed tester and Data logger Bruce Dunn. I have one request for you Sir. If possible please, please, please make one Top speed Video of Ducati Superleggera V4. Please Sir.
Jesus H Christ the size of that padlock!?
I mean you're not going to be protecting your bike with something you can break just by looking in it's direction.
Excellent
Not mention the most important part fuel 🤷🏼♂️ Fill the tank to the top add fuel stabiliser and if needed change the oil before the first ride. Can’t see the point in chain lube or spray all modern road use chains are x or o ring and are internally greased .
Fuel storage isnt as important today as it used to be even 5 years ago, most tanks are plastic, most bikes are fuel injected, most gas is good for 3 months some brands longer. Still a good idea to do as you suggested though, to keep condensation out of the tank
Used oil can be acidic which attacks some engines rubbers so change the oil before storing. Ask any Porsche owner about the IMS bearing :)
Nice guidline👍👍👍.. Could you please also explain us how to store a bike for a very long time..🤔🤔🤔🤔🤔🤔
What's the purpose of that? Heritage bike or smth?
@@konfunable . Going abroad for 2-3 years.
@@abymathew295 Why not to sell then? The bike will depreciate in two years. You could buy the same when you get back cheaper than you sold it.
I’ve got news for you motorcycles don’t get put away for the winter anymore. I use my motorcycle the year round I live in Denver Colorado.😅
Thanks! What was that lock that you used, looked massive but surely good ?
Great video!
Nice tips! Thank You!!!!
Great vid. What about fuel ? Full tank ? Empty ? .
Cheers
full. Impossible to drain all system from absolutely all the fuel. If at least some stays, it will react to air over time and produce moisture which will corrode the internals. If it is full of gas with fuel stabilizer, there will be no air to react to.
Someone cleaning their bike with a sponge should not be allowed to own that Fireblade
How would you do it?
@@keaponlaffin6737 If it's really dirty just rinse with alot of water. Then use some foamy car wash detergent and a microfiber wash glove. It grabs the dirt better and don't drag it around the surface as his yellow sponge is doing. Rinse the glove often, if it's dirty, in a water filled bucket with gritguard.
@@keaponlaffin6737 check out @chisfix cleaning videos
@@OliverKrysell cool thanks. Sounds very good indeed, microfiber wash cloths. I've seen them but never gave it much though😖 but I'm getting one for sure. Thanks again for taking the time to reply..!
Nice
What is the cover for ?
Fuel?
thanks
What wheels are those
Nooooooooooo - never use a sponge on paint work - they hold onto dirt and can introduce scratches!!!! Tbf that bike isn’t that dirty: Get the worst of the dirt off first using a hose or jet wash you can apply a cleaner to help loosen dirt (pre wash or snow foam is great because it stays on and can work for longer before ending up on the floor). I might do a couple of rounds of this if the bike is very dirty. When and only when you have the the worst of it off then apply a cleaner, allow it to dwell and then agitate dirt with a soft wash mitt (2 buckets 1 for soapy water, 1 for rinsing and getting rid of the dirt) If you go straight in with a cloth or a sponge you’re in danger of introducing swirls and scratches as you’re basically rubbing the dirt into the paint.. and do mucky bits i.e. the chain first otherwise you have to wash the sodding thing again!!!! then dry the thing properly (pet dryers are cheap) and you can blow all the damp out of bolts, chain etc then lube up and apply an anti corrosion layer a before it goes away other than that some really good advice.
Awesome tips, thanks!
what about fuel?
Ride it
No mention of what I actually came for. How to store them fuel. Wise. Full tank? Empty tank etc.
No mention of oil change😁
Change it in beginning of the next year season lol. Why would you change it now and leave it there
@@tuyenhoang5546 research it on google before you make a comment moped rider
Do not use a sponge... use a wash mitt
And there is my CB500 just taking care of itself lol
Why wouldn't you clean the chain, clean the bike then lube the chain, seems a bit backwards to clean the bike then have gunk plash from cleaning the chain
What about preparing yourself for riding your motorcycle on winter? That's how I do it.
Do people still use sponges?!
Rotten is a polite way of saying lazy riders who can’t be bothered to clean & maintain the bike on a weekly basis.
I ride my bike all year round, even in the snow because work & money. Just keep on top of your bikes maintenance and you are fine. I shower everyday so I treat my bike like my hygiene.... very seriously.
Depends on mileage and conditions but weekly is overdoing it.. unless you do it for your own pleasure on the weekend
Forgot about toping off the fuel tank SMH
2:48. I’m not one of those guys to pick holes as it’s a great common sense video but I really wouldn’t point chain cleaner or lube in that direction near the corner at the front of the back tire. I’d do that from the back at the sprocket.
This would have been a great video a month ago or earlier, when winter started and people were winterizing there bikes. Too late now.
Give the bike a good blast up the road...that will shift that excess water 💦
Up there for thinking down there for dancing hey 👍🏻
Ride it after you wash it.
60 psi???
This video is not a good guide to follow. It is incredibly limited and does not address the fuel tank!
Please don’t use a sponge to clean your bike 🙈
Why dont you say what to use instead?
Soft wash mitt. Sponges drag any dust and bugs across your paint leaving scratches and swirl marks. Search you tube for the hundreds of detailing videos. A quick google will bring up many different wash mitts all of which are safer than a sponge
Why bother to post such a video if you don't cover all the aspects? No information about fuel in the tank and stabilizer or not, changing the oil and coolant before storage? What a shame MCN, you better delete the video and come with a proper one because this is a joke.
Imagine being a fanny and getting a bike to store it in the winter season. 😏 Wrap up and be a real biker.
How to prepare your motorbike for new world order... next!
Yes, you could be oh so right; if Klaus Schwab gets his way storing ones motorbike may become a permanent hiatus.
Maybe that’s the reason there is no need to worry about filling the fuel tank?
Fuel?