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What are your top 5 things before Winterization?
Guys,
here is the video about my TOP 5 things I do before winterization of TheBeast.
What are yours TOP 5 things you do?
Have an awesome day,
http://www.martinthevlogger.com/shop
Martin
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Martin, here in Pennsylvania U.S.A. my spyder is always ready for a ride. Battery tender is always used when not riding But for the most part we seem to get a good day here and there.
Look at this weeks weather for example.
Had snow showers last night and this morning 70 degrees this weekend coming up!
*Once salt is put down on the road I wont ride it period until the roads are clean by spring*
https://weather.com/weather/tenday/l...BoCwH4QAvD_BwE
I do six:
Tender
Wash and wax
Tire pressure set
Tool kit
First aid kit
Rain gear
RTL is Always ready for a spin
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T r * * LED:foam grip covers, Tricrings, FenderZ,
brake light strips, wide vue mirrors
Rivico SOMA modulation brake leds
sawblade mowhalk fender accents
minispyder dash toy
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KradelLock
Pakitrack
GENSSI ELITE LED H4 headlights
FLO (Frunk Lid Organizer)
BRP fog lights, trailer hitch
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F3S with stuff...
MTV,
My F3S is relatively new, just 500 miles on it.
After adding a tender connection, adjustable HeliBars and a windshield, I'm adding lights.
Fog Lights
Driving lights
Sequential fender lights
LED Headlamp replacements
LED tail light replacements
and finally, ground effect lights (rock lights) just enough to create a glow under it.
It's up on the stand now...
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Your question is asking what we do before winterization.
Everything you discuss in your video is winterization to me, so this is my before list.
Best wishes to you and your growing family!
F3S
Black, with black stuff on it.
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last year we were done on November 1st. This week looks to be in the upper 60's into the weekend. Tuesday the temps take a digger and I suspect crummy weather will follow shortly after. Once the salt flies, the bikes get parked. My storage list consists of oil change, wash, a little extra air in the tires, fuel stabilizer and top off tank after a short ride, battery tender Jr plugged in, cover, moth balls underneath, clean out all storage compartments (don't want ANY scent of food in any of them) and a nightlight nearby to keep the critters away.
2021 RT Limited
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What's this "winterization" you refer to?
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My last ride for the season is the first weekend in Oct here in the North East which is I ride to the dealership. I really don;t do any winterization. The dealership does all the winterization.
Deanna
Current Spyder - 2023 F3 LTD Special Mineral Blue
Red LED NANO Saddlebag Marker Lights with Full Illumination
Sequential Fender LED'S (Amber/Red) with Safety Reflector
Dual Power Plate (12 V & USB ports)
Gremlin Bell
Rear Trunk Organizer (4 holders, 2 Elastic Holders)
Lamonster "Top Cuff" with adjustable drink Holder
SpyderPops Missing Guard Belt
Console Accent Trim (Carbon Fiber Domed Black)
Ultimate F3 Floorboards
Front Fairing Service Access Door Covers (Carbon Fiber Doomed Black)
Sway Bar with Links
Rolo Laser Alignment
Half Cover
A-Arm Daytime Dual Color LED Running Lights with Blinker Module
Hi-Viz DRL and Sequential Mirrors lights
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Originally Posted by bluewoo
Martin, here in Pennsylvania U.S.A. my spyder is always ready for a ride. Battery tender is always used when not riding But for the most part we seem to get a good day here and there.
Look at this weeks weather for example.
Had snow showers last night and this morning 70 degrees this weekend coming up!
*Once salt is put down on the road I wont ride it period until the roads are clean by spring*
https://weather.com/weather/tenday/l...BoCwH4QAvD_BwE
I do six:
Tender
Wash and wax
Tire pressure set
Tool kit
First aid kit
Rain gear
RTL is Always ready for a spin
Wash and wax its my next thing to do. I will just skipp wax, coz i have wrap on tge bYke )
I can see somebody has a new toy in house )))
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And if you don’t like that mothball smell, use Irish Spring soap. Just put it on top of the box it came in directly underneath the spider. Used it for years and not had a problem including squirrels.
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I’ve used turtle wax ice now for a few years on all my vehicles and you can put it on anything from the windshield to flat black trim. Works great.
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Originally Posted by Martin Slovakia
Wash and wax its my next thing to do. I will just skipp wax, coz i have wrap on tge bYke )
I can see somebody has a new toy in house )))
Yes I do! Your review was excellent and very helpful!!
I'm just not happy its rut season and the deer are blowing up on the highways every morning it getting worse.
I have to get on an Interstate 65+ MPH and I'll wait till after deer season is over with, then its safer to be on Two Or Three wheels!!
This weekend looks got for a daytime ride But still have to be cautious.
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Five accidents in Lancaster County last night with a deer.
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I live in Iowa and if the roads stay dry I ride. I keep the battery charged and a cover over it in my garage but it is always ready to ride.
2021 RT Limited
Asphalt Grey
Lamonster RT phone mount
Sena SMH-10
Lamonster Belt Tensioner w/ larger roller
Spyderpops Missing Belt Guard
Garmin's GPS
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Originally Posted by Martin Slovakia
Guys,
here is the video about my TOP 5 things I do before winterization of TheBeast.
What are yours TOP 5 things you do?
Have an awesome day,
http://www.martinthevlogger.com/shop
Martin
What is winterization ?
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Originally Posted by Plarimer
I’ve used turtle wax ice now for a few years on all my vehicles and you can put it on anything from the windshield to flat black trim. Works great.
I put mine in the garage... a lot less work
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Originally Posted by Plarimer
And if you don’t like that mothball smell, use Irish Spring soap. Just put it on top of the box it came in directly underneath the spider. Used it for years and not had a problem including squirrels.
And it smell good too
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Don't forget the tires -- swap out the summerweight air for winterweight.
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Winterization here involves:
1. knocking the dust off the bike
2. checking tire air pressure
3. filling with fuel
4. emptying the bladder
5. riding, riding, riding
BTW Martin, I always enjoy your vids..... Jim
2005 Windveil Blue Premium Mustang Convertible
2008 Honda GL1800/California Sidecar Trike, SOLD
2014 Platinum Silver Satin Spyder RTL, SOLD
Semper Fi
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2013 RT Ltd Pearl White
Ryde More, Worry Less!
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Originally Posted by Peter Aawen
Blinker fluid!! Gotta put in winter-weight Blinker Fluid too!!....
But that can be hard stuff to find in Oz, so it's probly a good thing I ryde pretty much year round!
Once a year, you should always flush your blinker fluid. Blinker fluid is easy to find up here in the US. It's non toxic so it can be shipped internationally. I'd be happy to hook you up with some. Currently it's selling for about $28/quart and you'll need 4 quarts. Add tax and shipping and you're looking at about $450AUD. PM me if you're interested.
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Originally Posted by Mazo EMS2
last year we were done on November 1st. This week looks to be in the upper 60's into the weekend. Tuesday the temps take a digger and I suspect crummy weather will follow shortly after. Once the salt flies, the bikes get parked. My storage list consists of oil change, wash, a little extra air in the tires, fuel stabilizer and top off tank after a short ride, battery tender Jr plugged in, cover, moth balls underneath, clean out all storage compartments (don't want ANY scent of food in any of them) and a nightlight nearby to keep the critters away.
Never heard the nightlight trick, I bet that works! Mice got a hold of the wiring in my ATV last winter so I will arm my garage.
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Hi
I used Irish spring soap all over the bike.In the rear compartment ,frunk, under seat ,on top of engine. Critters ate the soap and left the wiring alone.
I can deal with that.
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