Winterizing your 250R? - Page 6

Boom King · October 26th, 2013, 02:38 PM

I'm not sure if moving it around to prevent flat spots is necessary. I pump the tires close to max psi and roll them up onto pieces of wood or thick carpet. Never had flat spots in the spring.

conrya5 · October 26th, 2013, 02:39 PM

Everyone's method varies. Taking the time to store the bike properly is very rewarding in the spring when it starts up right away.

If your bike will be in the parking lot you should look into getting a cover for it.

jkv45 · October 27th, 2013, 07:24 PM

I would also check the coolant and change if more than a couple of years old. Make sure it's safe down to -20 or so - usually a 50%/50% mix of antifreeze and water is recommended. I've learned recently that regular bottled drinking water is better to use than distilled or de-ionized water.

I'd also drain the float bowls before storing.

As noted - once you change the oil, run it for a minute - then don't start it again until you are ready to ride. Running for short periods only contaminates the clean oil.

Current tire don't flat-spot, so don't worry about that.

Storing outside, even under a cover, is not a great idea. Find cheap inside storage if you can.

Kstorm21 · April 26th, 2014, 10:46 PM

We are about to PCS from Hawaii to Kansas. Other than draining the gas should I follow these same rules? TIA

allanoue · April 27th, 2014, 05:06 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Kstorm21

We are about to PCS from Hawaii to Kansas. Other than draining the gas should I follow these same rules? TIA

How long will it be not running?

Kstorm21 · April 27th, 2014, 01:13 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by allanoue

How long will it be not running?

Close to 8 weeks if not longer. Depends when we get housing.

allanoue · April 27th, 2014, 06:55 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Kstorm21

Close to 8 weeks if not longer. Depends when we get housing.

Yep, all the steps the same as winterizing.

April 26th, 2014, 10:46 PM	#204
Kstorm21 ninjette.org sage Name: Katherine Location: Schofield Barracks, HI Join Date: Dec 2011 Motorcycle(s): 2009 Ninja 250R SE Posts: 767	We are about to PCS from Hawaii to Kansas. Other than draining the gas should I follow these same rules? TIA __________________________________________________

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October 26th, 2013, 02:38 PM	#201
Boom King So, where's the reverse? Name: Anson Location: Ontario, Canada Join Date: Nov 2010 Motorcycle(s): 2009 Kawasaki Ninja 250R Posts: A lot.	I'm not sure if moving it around to prevent flat spots is necessary. I pump the tires close to max psi and roll them up onto pieces of wood or thick carpet. Never had flat spots in the spring.

October 26th, 2013, 02:39 PM	#202
conrya5 ninjette.org member Name: Ryan Location: South Eastern, PA Join Date: Jun 2012 Motorcycle(s): 2010 Metalic Island Blue Ninja 250r Posts: 206	Everyone's method varies. Taking the time to store the bike properly is very rewarding in the spring when it starts up right away. If your bike will be in the parking lot you should look into getting a cover for it.

October 27th, 2013, 07:24 PM	#203
jkv45 Rev Limiter Name: Jay Location: WI Join Date: Jul 2013 Motorcycle(s): '06 SV650n, '00 Derbi GPR, '64 CA77 Dream 305, '70 CL450 Scrambler, numerous dirt bikes Posts: A lot. MOTM - Jun '18, Oct '16	I would also check the coolant and change if more than a couple of years old. Make sure it's safe down to -20 or so - usually a 50%/50% mix of antifreeze and water is recommended. I've learned recently that regular bottled drinking water is better to use than distilled or de-ionized water. I'd also drain the float bowls before storing. As noted - once you change the oil, run it for a minute - then don't start it again until you are ready to ride. Running for short periods only contaminates the clean oil. Current tire don't flat-spot, so don't worry about that. Storing outside, even under a cover, is not a great idea. Find cheap inside storage if you can.