Winter Motorcycle Care: Put them away or leave them out to play?

Throttle and Roast

In this episode of the Throttle and Roast podcast, host Niels Meersschaert explores the dilemma of whether to put your bike away for winter or keep riding in cooler temperatures. He discusses winter motorcycle care, including the importance of preparing your bike for storage, focusing on key maintenance tasks such as fueling, using a fuel stabilizer, and caring for the battery. Niels shares his personal experience with his five bikes and offers tips for enjoying rides during the colder months while ensuring their longevity and performance for the upcoming season.
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1. Introduction (00:00:00)

2. Put em away or leave em out to play? (00:01:43)

3. Put your bike away for the season (00:02:56)

4. Fuel (00:03:20)

5. Battery (00:04:32)

6. Oil & brake fluid (00:05:55)

7. Delayed maintenance (00:08:20)

8. Cover (00:09:28)

9. New gear & upgrades (00:11:01)

10. Trip planning for next year (00:12:41)

11. Leave em out to play - riding year round (00:16:50)

12. Road contamination (00:17:08)

13. Addressing cold temperatures (00:22:35)

14. Example setups on my bikes (00:30:02)

15. Wrap up (00:41:00)