Winterize question - Page 2

steelpix · 11-04-2013, 08:09 PM

The manual has you using several types of lubricants for moving parts. Do any of you just recommend one lubricant for all of it? Something universal?

Water Warrior 2 · 11-04-2013, 10:02 PM

Motor oil-your choice as long as it is moto safe oil
Side stand-chain lube
Chain-chain lube
Brake and clutch levers-a drop of engine oil will do
Throttle cables and choke cable-light oil, sewing machine oil or ATF will work
Brake pedal pivot-chain lube
Shifter linkage- a squirt of chain lube into the rubber boots.
Electrical switches such as side stand switch, rear brake light switch, handlebar switches-contact cleaner. Just shoot at the switches and work them a few times.

Oh yeah, unscrew the top of the speedo cable and give it a few drops of oil and they will migrate all the way down to the bottom.
We'll leave the speedo sensor in the front hub for the first time you take the front wheel off.

FLAJIM · 11-08-2013, 08:01 PM

Winterize ???? What is this thing, Winterize ??? Move to Florida and ride all year........ LOL.

I agree with all above but would add to park on a rubber mat or wood. Leaving the tires sit on concrete all winter causes dry rot.

Be Safe JIM

11-04-2013, 08:09 PM	#11
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11-04-2013, 10:02 PM	#12
Water Warrior 2 Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Squamish B.C Canada Posts: 11,409	Re: Winterize question Motor oil-your choice as long as it is moto safe oil Side stand-chain lube Chain-chain lube Brake and clutch levers-a drop of engine oil will do Throttle cables and choke cable-light oil, sewing machine oil or ATF will work Brake pedal pivot-chain lube Shifter linkage- a squirt of chain lube into the rubber boots. Electrical switches such as side stand switch, rear brake light switch, handlebar switches-contact cleaner. Just shoot at the switches and work them a few times. Oh yeah, unscrew the top of the speedo cable and give it a few drops of oil and they will migrate all the way down to the bottom. We'll leave the speedo sensor in the front hub for the first time you take the front wheel off.
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11-08-2013, 08:01 PM	#13
FLAJIM Member Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Daytona Beach Posts: 87	Re: Winterize question Winterize ???? What is this thing, Winterize ??? Move to Florida and ride all year........ LOL. I agree with all above but would add to park on a rubber mat or wood. Leaving the tires sit on concrete all winter causes dry rot. Be Safe JIM Login or Register to Remove Ads
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