Kamloops Area => The place to go to plan rides in the 'loops. => Topic started by: kilowop on January 14, 2023, 08:38:41 AM



Title: Prepping for the new season
Post by: kilowop on January 14, 2023, 08:38:41 AM
  Couple days ago temperatures were above freezing, by several degrees, and there was nothing exciting on my "To Do" list.  BORING !   Decided to fire up a couple of my machines which were put away at end of October.  I have had the batteries in the house with an occasional trickle charge to keep them up to par.  I let them run until well warmed up, and fresh gas had worked itself into the carbs/injectors. Using non Ethanol gas and Stabilizer in the tanks at the end of the season, I don't usually have any problems getting them to fire up. Over the weekend I'll try to find the time to fire up the last machine.  Over the years I've always done this routine, and start them up every 2-3 months throughout their lay-off time.  Looking forward to another season on the road. See you all then.
CHEERS


Title: Re: Prepping for the new season
Post by: fffCycles on January 14, 2023, 11:34:26 AM
Good idea. I have to work on what I want to ride for this season as well.
Looking forward to some good riding this year.
Frank


Title: Re: Prepping for the new season
Post by: hardrockminer on January 14, 2023, 07:48:28 PM
My winter project this year was changing the air cleaner on my Goldwing.  I've been working an hour or so every day since December and am about a week away from putting everything back together.

My vintage bikes are insured year round and I could go out for a ride but far too cold for that.  But I've managed to get out on my mtn bike a few times!