Suggestions to winterize my Ryker

[Pantera]

We are almost to the winterizing time of the year again !

 

[ziggy]

Old man now, but when I lived in Japan,40 years ago, I rode my Honda more than I drove a car. Even rode to
work every morning in the snow . Now I'll ride three wheels,,,,,Much safer
I'll ride less, I'll use a trickle charger but I'll still ride in the winter.:thumbup:

 

[Quickdraw]

Last year I took the battery out and added fuel stabilizer. This year I bought a battery tender and will leave the battery in. It's a royal pain to remove the strap and worse putting it back on.

 

[chris56]

I didn`t use a battery tender in the last two winters - also after 100 days she still startet perfect, but after the start I immediately make a 60 miles trip to reload it full ..
and if you need a good route for this - ask me :2thumbs:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GpzlbmtkLbQ&t=3s

 

[Little Blue]

Winter The Spyder

opcorn: Well, some good information.

I have a battery tender on the battery during the months of November through April.
I am located in good ole Indiana. .......:yes:

The last couple of years I've been able to get a Ryde in two or three days a month. I still use a fuel stabilizer for added gas protection.

My Tip. ......:thumbup:

 

[Raven]

Living where there is snow and salt in winter, I have stored a few toys.
What I do is first wash the bike.
Add some form of fuel stabilizer.
Go for a last ride to get it good and hot, to drive out moisture and get the stabilizer though the system. ( besides it's fun)
Get home change the oil and filter.
Wipe it down.
Pump up the tires to 55lbs.
Top up the fuel tank.
Put the battery on the Battery Tender. ( leave in or take out, I have done both)
Put it on stands if possible.
Cover it up.
Lock the shed.
Go in the house and cry in my drink till spring.

 

[Raven]

Forgot these things a water cooled, check antifreeze.

 

[ziggy]

Forgot these things a water cooled, check antifreeze.

Antifreeze !!!:congrats: Best idea I've heard.

 

[lokiryker]

I ride year round but at least you've got a shed. I don't have so much as a lean to.

I store my Ryker in a shed-in-a-box in my driveway because it won't fit in my shed. I anchored it down with some sandbags and the wind doesn't budge it. I need to reinforce the roof for the snow-load, but that's just cutting up some pvc pipes, and attaching it.

I plan on driving year-round unless there's snow on the ground.

 

[EchoVictor]

Forgot these things a water cooled, check antifreeze.

This raises an interesting question....

Since the Rykers are shipped in crates and final assembly is done at the dealer, I would presume it's the dealer that tops off the coolant system, right?

Would that mean you'd need to specify with your dealer when your ride is delivered that they use the proper antifreeze ratio for your region?
Or does BRP specify antifreeze no matter what region it gets delivered to?

Thanks,
EV

 

[ziggy]

Good point EV. Whatever It's worth, just checked mine it is -45 F. Factory or dealer, no idea.

 

[Raven]

Antifreeze is really the wrong name, it is a coolant.
A normal mix is 50/50. This gives the best protection in cold weather and keeps it from overheating in the summer.
Probably filled at the factory and checked by the dealer.