storing kx85

[kx85_2013]

Hi. I am posting this so that I know how to store my dirtbike this winter because this is my first MX bike. So when I store it in the winter, do I have to drain any of the fluids or anything out? And is there anything else that needs to be done? Thanks.

 

[IndyMX]

I've never done anything special, however, I have typically rode mine well into January and then started up again in March.. So it didn't seem too much of an issue.

Plus I've always had my bikes in a heated garage. ;)

 

[whenfoxforks-ruled]

Heated garage, Indy has all the money! Rejet, alter your attire, and ride all winter! Or until it gets way below zero. No ice racing locally? Vintage Bob

 

[IndyMX]

Well Bob.. my new place doesn't have a heated garage. But I do plan on changing that soon. And the old place, I only ever kept the garage above freezing.

 

[whenfoxforks-ruled]

Store for winter: check or just drain the anti freeze. Properly mixed and maintained should keep to around -35 f. or lower. Drain the gas, or mix in some seafoam stabilizer. That should be about it. And, it is still rideable!

 

[kx85_2013]

ok. thanks guys

 

[pesky nz]

I would recomend maiking up a special blend of premix usimg old style mineral oil at 20:1 and run the bike for about 5-10 mins. then drain the carb and tank. My experience with top of the line sinthetic @stroke oils is that they dont offer as much water/rust protection as mineral oil. Also make sure you turn the motor over to top dead centre before you leave the motor to sit. This closes the exhaust port and keeps moist air out.

 

[Matt90GT]

If you want to properly store the bike:

-wash, clean the bike.
-remove the airfilter, clean it and install it dry with a note taped to the grips "dry airfilter". If you reoil it, the oil will just run with gravity over time.
-do any manintence like greasing linkages, bearings, lube the chain, cables
-change the tranny oil
-drain the gas tank and the carb bowl
-remove the spark plug and spray some fogging spray down the hole and rotate the engine a few rotations. Install a new plug.

Store the bike on a stand and cover it.

spring time, check the air pressure in the tires, mix up new gas, oil the airfilter and ride.