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Even if you don’t live in a climate that sees a lot of snow, every motorcycle mechanic will tell you how important it is to winterize your bike. By taking some simple steps before the cold sets in, you’ll avoid frequent trips to the motorcycle repair shop in the spring. Here are a few tips to keep in mind when winterizing your bike. 

How to Winterize Your Motorcycle

Visit a Motorcycle Mechanic

Take your bike to a motorcycle mechanic to pump up the tires and change the oil. When old oil sits in the engine during the winter months, it can adversely affect how your bike runs in the spring. When it comes to your tires, air condenses when it’s cold out. Have your mechanic pump your tires up to maximum capacity, so they’re not flat when you take your bike out for the first spring ride. 

Prepare the Battery

Your motorcycle battery functions similarly to many of your household appliances. Even when it’s not being operated, it’s still using energy. When you store your bike for winter, it may have no battery life come spring. Avoid this by removing the battery entirely while your bike is in storage, or installing a battery tender, which maintains the battery’s charge.

Clean Your Bike

The cold may even affect the shine of your bike during winter. With this in mind, thoroughly clean your bike and add a layer of wax prior to storing it. This will prevent your paint job from oxidizing and deteriorating. 

 

Winterizing your motorcycle is an important part of keeping it running smoothly throughout the year. Check in with your trusted motorcycle mechanic before the cold months set in to ensure that it’s in good shape for the spring. The qualified team at G&G Cycles is proud to provide quality service and repair to residents throughout Roswell, GA, and surrounding areas. Whether you need regular maintenance, a tire change, repairs, or new accessories for your ride, you can count on this local shop. To speak to a friendly associate, call (678) 680-8483 or visit their website for more information. 

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