where is your bike in the off season - Motorcycle-Journal Forums

pjdc8082 · 08-31-2008, 11:00 PM

Just wondering where your bike is kept when you can't ride.
In Chicago that would be the period from Nov thru March.

Do you keep it in your garage, or do you pay to have it stored at a bike
shop. I know that If I let the bike shop store it ( for a fee of course),
it will be taken care of (Maint. wise ) and ready for riding in april.

old codger · 09-01-2008, 02:28 AM

No off season here, at the most there may be a few days in a row where conditions are too bad to ride!
I can't believe aneone would choose to live where they couldn't ride year around.

Old Codger

clockdaddy · 09-01-2008, 07:19 AM

Some are born is cold areas and others are anchored by family!!

Kentucky has probably the truest four seasons! I ride almost year round. I choose not to ride in rain (unless I have to!), snow, and ice. The rest of the time I'm rockin'!

CD

GeorgiaRoller · 09-01-2008, 08:07 AM

No real off season for Middle Georgia either. We do get some cold days in the winter but we also get alot of sushine and mild weather that's good for riding if you bundle up good.

When I used to live north of Detroit you had to store the boat & bike in the garage for nearly 6 months. If you don't have a garage you had to pay a storage facility (which sucks). I don't miss living up there.

rathr-b-cruisin · 09-01-2008, 08:22 AM

If you have a garage put it in there, take out the battery and put it in the house. If you have a mc jack, lift it up off of the ground. Put some stabil in the gas and fill up the tank. Put a cover on it and wait until spring. Change the oil before you ride and put the battery back in. Also I've put a light coating of oil on the bars and any thing that i thought would rust.

**inspiron** · 09-01-2008, 09:50 AM

My house has an underground garage. My bike is parked there, with the battery removed, the tank full (with a shot of gas stabilizer), covered with a tarp.

AZRyder · 09-01-2008, 10:01 AM

No off season here in Arizona. If there were, it would probably be during the hot months which are June through September lol. But I ride year round rain or shine.

1badbaker · 09-01-2008, 11:12 AM

I ride year round here in GA too. However, my parents live in Northern Illinois, so they get crappy winters. My dad will ride unless there's snow or ice on the ground, if it gets bad the bike sits in the back of the garage on the center stand with some stabilizer in the gas and a trickle charger on the battery.

rich/ginny · 09-01-2008, 11:37 AM

i put mine in the shed 10 by 20 i took 8 feet and sectioned it off insulated the walls and put in a little ceramic heater. keeps it about 55 degrees. as for stabil in the gas i dont do it. im in and out all winter so i start it and let it run as i do with all gas tools and toys. this is the first wintewr with the new bike but i will do it the same..ride all year unless theres snow or ice. i work in a freezer warhouse.its always 10 below zero so dress warm and ride.............

Thundurburd · 09-01-2008, 02:44 PM

I pay for storage a my dealers. I have a maintenance contract from the dealer that includes winterization and prep in the spring. Plus, I really have a had time getting a minivan, small SUV, and a motorcycle in my garage so it turns out being the most convenient to just get rid of the bike for the winter.

Michigunman · 09-01-2008, 03:09 PM

Michigan definetly has an off-season, for me anyway. Wash it, fill it up with gas and oil, yeah fill up the oil to the filler level, add stabil to the gas, lubricate levers, shifters and such, connect battery tender, cover with a couple sheets, and don't touch it for 3 months or so.

pinky44 · 09-01-2008, 03:14 PM

Whats an off season, I ride all year round sun, rain or snow ( when we get some ).

Uncle B · 09-01-2008, 09:15 PM

My off season is one week {unless there is Ice} a month. So I just cover the bike.

sra4031 · 09-02-2008, 10:07 AM

I guess TN does not have an off season either. Winters are mild enough you can still get out once or twice a month.

When you store your battery do not put it on concrete.

sarjent · 09-02-2008, 02:31 PM

I am right outside of Chicago but I havent been through an offseason yet...
However, my buddies all ride in the winter when weather permits, otherwise they just start em up and roll the wheels around. I'll more than likely end up doing much of the same.

DaveAlvarado · 09-02-2008, 04:47 PM

What's an off season?

sra4031 · 09-02-2008, 04:53 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by DaveAlvarado

What's an off season?

I think it is a Northern term.

Elvis · 09-02-2008, 08:13 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by inspiron

My house has an underground garage. My bike is parked there, with the battery removed, the tank full (with a shot of gas stabilizer), covered with a tarp.

but hey, it's too soon to talk about that!

Loki_ca · 09-02-2008, 08:41 PM

This will buck the stereotype about Canada.....

Bike is on the road in the off season.

No off season - rode all 12 months.

Just not as long or often in winter

rathr-b-cruisin · 09-02-2008, 09:00 PM

I've just recently obtained a heated jacket, so i hope my off season will be shorter this year.

08-31-2008, 11:00 PM	#1 (permalink)
pjdc8082 Newbie Joined: Aug 2008 Bike: future M50 owner Location: Chicago IL Posts: 4	where is your bike in the off season Just wondering where your bike is kept when you can't ride. In Chicago that would be the period from Nov thru March. Do you keep it in your garage, or do you pay to have it stored at a bike shop. I know that If I let the bike shop store it ( for a fee of course), it will be taken care of (Maint. wise ) and ready for riding in april.

09-01-2008, 02:28 AM	#2 (permalink)
old codger Clunked into first gear Joined: Nov 2006 Bike: 2006 S50 Location: Arkansas Posts: 212	off season??? No off season here, at the most there may be a few days in a row where conditions are too bad to ride! I can't believe aneone would choose to live where they couldn't ride year around. Old Codger __________________ I carry a gun because a cop is too heavy

09-01-2008, 07:19 AM	#3 (permalink)
clockdaddy Seat Tester Joined: Mar 2008 Bike: '03 Suzuki Intruder 1500LC Location: Central Kentucky Posts: 55	Some are born is cold areas and others are anchored by family!! Kentucky has probably the truest four seasons! I ride almost year round. I choose not to ride in rain (unless I have to!), snow, and ice. The rest of the time I'm rockin'! CD __________________ "Life can be Heaven or Hell, It all depends on your attitude!" hm2001

09-01-2008, 08:07 AM	#4 (permalink)
GeorgiaRoller Fifth gear streak Joined: May 2008 Bike: Twisted 05 M50 Location: Barnesville, GA Posts: 1,358	No real off season for Middle Georgia either. We do get some cold days in the winter but we also get alot of sushine and mild weather that's good for riding if you bundle up good. When I used to live north of Detroit you had to store the boat & bike in the garage for nearly 6 months. If you don't have a garage you had to pay a storage facility (which sucks). I don't miss living up there. __________________ Skull Graphics - Depaired - Vance & Hines Cruzers - Thunder Charged Air Kit - Cobra FI2000R - J/K 2-1/2" Drop - J/K Forward Controls - Integrated Tail Light - Mustang Seat & Fender Bib - Boulevard Tank Bra - Grasshopper Driver Backrest - Kury Iso Grips w/Baron Bullet Ends - Memphis Shades Pop-Top - Side Mount Plate.

09-01-2008, 08:22 AM	#5 (permalink)
rathr-b-cruisin Found second gear by accident Joined: Mar 2006 Bike: Suzuki Boulevard C50 Location: Michigan Posts: 330	If you have a garage put it in there, take out the battery and put it in the house. If you have a mc jack, lift it up off of the ground. Put some stabil in the gas and fill up the tank. Put a cover on it and wait until spring. Change the oil before you ride and put the battery back in. Also I've put a light coating of oil on the bars and any thing that i thought would rust. __________________ Ride Hard, Pray Harder.

09-01-2008, 09:50 AM	#6 (permalink)
inspiron Muscle Biker Joined: Jul 2004 Bike: Blue Suzuki GSX 1400 (2003) Location: Canton Basel-Land, Switzerland (47.4493, 7.76536) Posts: 12,073	My house has an underground garage. My bike is parked there, with the battery removed, the tank full (with a shot of gas stabilizer), covered with a tarp. __________________ There is nothing worse than aggressive stupidity. - Johann Wolfgang von Goethe blog: gsx1400

09-01-2008, 10:01 AM	#7 (permalink)
AZRyder Sit speling cheker Joined: Jun 2006 Bike: Suzuki C90T Location: Chandler Arizona Posts: 1,714	No off season here in Arizona. If there were, it would probably be during the hot months which are June through September lol. But I ride year round rain or shine. __________________ -------------------------------------------------- I don't care if it's the unholy four, John Wayne and Dorothy Lamour I just don't wanna talk to him now......

09-01-2008, 11:12 AM	#8 (permalink)
1badbaker U.B's LoveChild Joined: Jan 2008 Bike: 05 Black M50 Location: Milledgeville, GA Posts: 1,260	I ride year round here in GA too. However, my parents live in Northern Illinois, so they get crappy winters. My dad will ride unless there's snow or ice on the ground, if it gets bad the bike sits in the back of the garage on the center stand with some stabilizer in the gas and a trickle charger on the battery. __________________ 2005 M50 Black: "Black Betty" John's Kit Forward Controls/Saddlemen Explorer/Kury Iso-Grips/Stiletto End Caps/Kury Throttle Boss/De-Paired/De-Badged/De-Baffled/De-Mickeyed/pac50t Naked Jug Kit/PCIII USB/Cobra Streetrod Slashdowns/Saddlemen Bags/Cobra Sissybar/Metz ME880's/Slipstreamer Windscreen/C50 mirrors Blacked Out: Headlight Bucket, Mirrors, Front Signals, Radiator Cover, Neck Covers, Speedo Cover, Tank Cowl, Fender Rails, Sissybar, Saddlebag Supports

09-01-2008, 11:37 AM	#9 (permalink)
rich/ginny Where Am I ? Joined: Jul 2008 Bike: suzuki c90t Location: poconos /pa. Posts: 27	i put mine in the shed 10 by 20 i took 8 feet and sectioned it off insulated the walls and put in a little ceramic heater. keeps it about 55 degrees. as for stabil in the gas i dont do it. im in and out all winter so i start it and let it run as i do with all gas tools and toys. this is the first wintewr with the new bike but i will do it the same..ride all year unless theres snow or ice. i work in a freezer warhouse.its always 10 below zero so dress warm and ride.............

09-01-2008, 02:44 PM	#10 (permalink)
Thundurburd U.B's LoveChild Joined: Jul 2007 Bike: 2007 Black S50 Location: Waukesha WI Posts: 1,064	I pay for storage a my dealers. I have a maintenance contract from the dealer that includes winterization and prep in the spring. Plus, I really have a had time getting a minivan, small SUV, and a motorcycle in my garage so it turns out being the most convenient to just get rid of the bike for the winter. __________________ The sum of the intelligence on the planet is a constant; it's the population that is growing.

09-01-2008, 03:09 PM	#11 (permalink)
Michigunman In Training Joined: Aug 2007 Bike: 2007 Suzuki Boulevard M50 Location: Walled Lake, MI Posts: 107	Michigan definetly has an off-season, for me anyway. Wash it, fill it up with gas and oil, yeah fill up the oil to the filler level, add stabil to the gas, lubricate levers, shifters and such, connect battery tender, cover with a couple sheets, and don't touch it for 3 months or so. __________________

09-01-2008, 03:14 PM	#12 (permalink)
pinky44 Fourth gear and illegal Joined: Feb 2007 Bike: 1983 GS 550m kat / 1991 GSX 600f Location: Nottingham,England Posts: 701	Whats an off season, I ride all year round sun, rain or snow ( when we get some ). __________________ Whatever you ride ride safe and keep the rubber on the ground and the shiny side up.

09-01-2008, 09:15 PM	#13 (permalink)
Uncle B Want's A New Title Joined: Jun 2006 Bike: 06 Suzuki Boulevard C50T Location: Gordon Texas Latitude: 32.54833 Longitude: -98.36889 Posts: 4,423	My off season is one week {unless there is Ice} a month. So I just cover the bike. Attached Thumbnails __________________ Ride Safe, Ride Long, & Have Fun Benjamin Franklin> They who would give up an essential liberty for temporary security, deserve neither liberty or security. http://www.gordontexas.net/ http://www.gordonvfd.com/ Last edited by Uncle B; 09-02-2008 at 11:34 AM.

09-02-2008, 10:07 AM	#14 (permalink)
sra4031 Third gear and cruising Joined: Jul 2008 Bike: '08 Suzuki C50C Location: Smyrna, TN Posts: 457	I guess TN does not have an off season either. Winters are mild enough you can still get out once or twice a month. When you store your battery do not put it on concrete. __________________ Jason B Bour Smyrna, TN boozing and cruzing definitely don't mix

09-02-2008, 02:31 PM	#15 (permalink)
sarjent In Training Joined: Jun 2008 Bike: 2008 M50 - Black and Gold Location: Dyer, Indiana Posts: 129	I am right outside of Chicago but I havent been through an offseason yet... However, my buddies all ride in the winter when weather permits, otherwise they just start em up and roll the wheels around. I'll more than likely end up doing much of the same. __________________ ...and the gods made Heavy Metal and they saw that it was good.

09-02-2008, 04:47 PM	#16 (permalink)
DaveAlvarado TurtleWax Taster Joined: Jun 2007 Location: Ft. Worth, TX Posts: 591	What's an off season? __________________ Current Mods/Accessories: OEM short sissy bar, MC Enterprises engine guard, Mustang Vintage Wide Touring seat, Kuryakyn Dually Iso highway pegs + Longhorn mounts, Highway Hawk floorboards, Tsukayu Corner hard bags

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09-02-2008, 08:41 PM	#19 (permalink)
Loki_ca Ditch Magnet Joined: Jul 2008 Bike: Boulevard C109RT Location: Calgary Canada Posts: 165	This will buck the stereotype about Canada..... Bike is on the road in the off season. No off season - rode all 12 months. Just not as long or often in winter __________________ Don 08 Boulevard C109RT Blue - the fastest color Calgary Canada

09-02-2008, 09:00 PM	#20 (permalink)
rathr-b-cruisin Found second gear by accident Joined: Mar 2006 Bike: Suzuki Boulevard C50 Location: Michigan Posts: 330	I've just recently obtained a heated jacket, so i hope my off season will be shorter this year. __________________ Ride Hard, Pray Harder.

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