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How to Store Your Motorcross Bike for the Winter and Summer

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At the end of your riding season certain steps should be followed. These steps will keep your bike in excellent condition during storage.

Difficulty: Easy
Instructions
  1. Step 1

    Emptying oil. To do this first warm up the engine. After it is warm turn engine off then drain oil out. Replace with clean oil.

  2. Step 2

    Next, remove battery. Store in a dry warm place.

  3. Step 3

    After removing battery you will remove spark plugs. Put several ounces of engine oil in cylinders and replace spark plugs.

  4. Step 4

    Drain gas tank and carburetor bowls.

  5. Step 5

    Wax all painted areas.

  6. Step 6

    Put bike on its center stand/ or use a cinder block under the back wheel. This is to keep it off the ground.

  7. Step 7

    Now place a piece of plywood under front wheel so it too is off cement.

  8. Step 8

    Store bike in a secure, dry and dark area. Preferably the garge.

  9. Step 9

    Cover the bike with a quality bike cover.

Tips & Warnings
  • By taking care of your bike during storage time, this will make for a trouble free riding season next year by reversing these steps.
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