If you won't be using your motorcycle much during the colder winter months, your best bet is to store it properly and wait for spring. To learn how to winterize your motorcycle, read this post by Oil Proz in Odessa.

The winter months come with some glorious moments, like winter holidays, the chances to get cozy next to a fireplace, the smell of hot cocoa, and the winter wonderland that some parts of the country experience. Still, while the winter season can be awesome for some people, it may not be the case for a few motorcycle riders. The cold air can hit your body really hard and can even get you sick. Not to mention, if there's snow or ice on the road, driving your motorcycle can be a lot more dangerous. Plus, the darker and shorter winter days also increase your risk on the road. These are some of the reasons why many motorcyclists choose not to ride their bikes when it's cold outside. If you would like to follow this tradition, you can winterize your motorcycle to guarantee it will remain in top working condition once you bring it out of storage. For tips on the matter, continue reading the post below.

Call Oil Proz in Odessa at (432) 331-4553, or visit AMSOIL's online store to place an order on the top products to ensure your motorcycle will endure the winter months perfectly.

How to Winterize Your Motorcycle

Take Care of the Fuel

One thing to keep in mind is that the fuel can go bad if it's not used up in a couple of months. It becomes stale and ineffective and can actually hurt your engine. To avoid a dire scenario, you have two options: emptying out the gas tank (and replenishing it during spring) or buying a fuel stabilizer.

Change Up the Synthetic Oil and Filter

The synthetic oil and the oil filter help protect your motorcycle's engine and keep it in top working shape for years to come. However, dirty and old synthetic oil can actually damage the engine. Letting your motorcycle sit in storage for a few months with filthy oil can have dire consequences. Change the oil and the filter before storing the bike to ensure it remains in mint condition.

To maintain your motorcycle in top working condition for years to come, employ AMSOIL 20W-50 Synthetic V-Twin Motorcycle Oil, the most effective motorcycle synthetic oil in Odessa.

Take Good Care of the Battery

Idleness can affect your motorcycle in a few different ways, especially when it's cold outside. One of them is that it can become depleted much faster. To take good care of it while it's in storage:

• take the battery off before storing the bike
• keep the battery in a clean, dry, safe space
• Cycle World suggests buying a motorcycle-specific trickle charger with a monitor and recharging the battery a few times.

Be Mindful of the Other Fluids

As stated above, your motorcycle needs fuel and synthetic oil to work as expected. However, it also needs coolant, brake fluid, and other fluids to run smoothly and be powerful. If your motorcycle will be in a place that gets freezing cold this time of year, get winter-grade fluids, so they have a chance of resisting the harsh conditions.

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Wash and Wax the Bike Before Storing It

Something to keep in mind is that you should wash and wax the motorcycle before you put it in storage. Believe it or not, allowing your motorcycle to sit in filth for a few months can be very damaging for it, its appearance, and even its performance. To make sure your bike will be shiny and working perfectly in spring, wash and wax it.

Store Your Motorcycle Away Effectively

Lastly, there's the actual storing of the motorcycle. To do it effectively, follow these tips:

• get an enclosed space (like a garage) to protect the bike.
• use a thick tarp to cover the motorcycle and keep bugs, moisture, and dirt away.
• block the exhaust pipes with cloth to keep rodents and bugs away from them.
• use a stand to hold up the bike and protect the tires while the bike is parked for months.

Maintaining your motorcycle well can guarantee it will remain in top shape for years to come. Call Oil Proz in Odessa at (432) 331-4553, or visit AMSOIL's online store to place an order on the best products for its maintenance.