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Old October 11th, 2011, 05:45 AM   #130
Mazakawi
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Name: Ryan
Location: Milwaukee, WI
Join Date: May 2011

Motorcycle(s): 2010 Ninja 250R

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I haven't stored it yet but here's my plan:

1. Fill the fuel tank from a gas can once I get to the final storage location. Add some stabilizer to it and shake it around a bit before sealing the cap.
2. Drain carbs so they don't clog up.
3. Put the bike up on front and rear stands. Not necessary if you don't have them or can't afford them. But I don't want to take the chance and have to buy new tires in spring because they flat spot. Also, you could avoid flat spotting by just moving the bike around in your garage over winter so that the bike doesn't sit on the same spot of the tires for more than a week or two at a time.
4. Cover with a bike cover to keep it clean and keep small animals from making a home in my exhaust/air box.

5. You could also spray a rag with WD-40 and wipe down any non-painted steel surfaces.

Spring:
1. Oil Change
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