Your motorcycle is susceptible to damage once winter sets
in. The different parts of your motorcycle can be affected by the cold weather,
rain, and snow, but there are ways to limit or completely protect your
motorcycle from these effects of winter.
How to Protect Your
Motorcycle During Winter
If you will ride your motorcycle during winter, there are a
few measures you can take to prevent your motorcycle from getting damaged.
Battery
The battery of your motorcycle is hit the hardest during
winter, because the lower temperatures slow down its chemical reactions. Your
battery needs to use more electric currents to function properly during winter.
Charge your battery overnight or keep it charged regularly to keep it fresh.
Also, apply some grease on the terminals and ensure that they are tight. Unplug
the connectors and spray it with some silicone grease to prevent salty water
from seeping in.
Anti-Freeze
Using anti-freeze or any kind of coolant on the water you
put into your radiator prevents the system from freezing on a cold and chilly
night. Make sure to drain and fill the system properly. After draining, make
sure to bleed the system while you refill it. Improper bleeding can lead to an
air-lock and eventually, overheating.
Oil & Filter
Change
One of the first things you must do when winter comes is
perform the oil and filter change. The cold winter months make it harder for
your motorcycle’s engine to heat up, increasing the likelihood of damage.
Engine oil has all the additives your motorcycle needs to protect your engine
from the cold weather. Fresh oil works quicker and provides the protection your
engine needs.
Grease Joints
Grease plays a vital role in protecting your motorcycle and
its parts from the low temperatures of winter. Start the greasing process by
removing the levers of the handlebars. Apply a good amount of grease before
refitting. On parts unaffected by heat from the engine, apply a lot of grease
for maximum protection. Make sure to apply grease on any bare threads such as
wheel spindles and gear lever tie rods.
These are some of the measures you can take to protect your
motorcycle from the cold temperatures of winter.
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