Winter storage preparation

Most spring problems are November problems that nobody dealt with. Ethanol fuel separating, acid-laden oil sitting on bearings, a battery slowly dying.

What we do

• Oil and filter changed — used oil is acidic and should not sit in an engine for five months
• Fuel stabiliser added and run through, or the tank drained on carburetted bikes
• Coolant strength tested against your worst expected temperature
• Battery removed and put on a maintenance charger, or a tender fitted
• Chain cleaned and heavily lubricated
• Tires inflated above normal to resist flat-spotting
• Bare metal and exposed surfaces protected
• Bike put on stands with both wheels off the ground where possible

In spring

Book a pre-season check. Fluids, pressures, brakes and a quick scan before the first proper ride out.