Just so you know the oil is going to seep down into your sump. So when you check your levels they will be low, don't add oil just start the engine. After 4 months I think you will find that your tires are going to loose pressure anyway.

Drain the tank of fuel and run the bike till it runs out of fuel. Or use a fuel stabilizer.


Are you able to start the bike at all during that period? That would be a better option, at least your oil will get circulated and lubricate and protect the inside of the motor.

I would fill the tank to remove air to stop any moisture build up inside the tank, and pump the tyres up to 40psi. cover it well to stop vermin/ cats/ dogs from pissin on it as their urine will etch any bare alloy. And that should do the trick. Adjust pressures when you ride it again. Good luck. oh and put a couple of bits of carpet under the tyres to stop any black marks left from sittin still.

Four months isn't really that long anyway and it would prolly be fine if just left as is. But if you love your bike then as above.
I left my fatty for three months once and then just went for a ride on it as if it was yesterday.

Stainless steel wool (from supermarket) shoved up the exhaust pipes a little will keep rodents and bugs out.

Hi all...Be sure you havnt got E10 fuel in your tank.

Better still leave it with me and I'll make sure it gets regular rides. Plus I will polish it!

Yeah, too bad your in WA otherwise you could just have dropped the spare keys off!!

Winter in the US is very long (Nov-Apr). Winterising involved filling tank and adding fuel stabilizer, change of oil, draining the carb (run the engine with the fuel cut off valve closed to stall the engine - carb empty), put a trickle charger on the battery, cover the bike. Dewinterising involved an oil change, checking tyre pressures, brake fluids, good wash/polish/wax and starting the motor and riding. A good tip to block the pipes and stop rodents nesting in them....