10-Minute Motorcycle Winterization

Old Man Winter snuck up on you? Not to worry - RyanF9 has a special method for winterizing a motorcycle quickly.
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How to Winterize Your Motorcycle in 10 Minutes:
0:45 - Ipone Fuel Stabilizer: frt9.co/bp756o
1:43 - Maxima Chain Combo: frt9.co/o3jdwy
2:45 - S100 Carnauba Paste Wax: frt9.co/71jjpj
3:12 - Antigravity Micro-Start Battery Harness: frt9.co/xju9bw
3:29 - Antigravity Micro-Start XP-3: frt9.co/3620w2
6:07 - Yuasa 5-Stage Charger: frt9.co/qor53x
6:40 - Motul E4 Perfect Seat: SOLD OUT
7:44 - Antigravity Micro-Start Tire Inflator: frt9.co/hp9n2y
8:41 - Tirox SnapJack V2: frt9.co/clp8xw
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[@omallykaboose]

winter in australia - better get out and ride before summer comes back and evaporates me

[@macf4426]

Yup. Rubber melting to the road, lose about 2kg's in sweat, and if you are stopped at a red light for too long you start to feel like how a chicken feels in a rotisserie. Alright, it's not _that_ bad, but it can get a bit warm out on the roads.

[@callandemo]

Flip open your visor for a bit of fresh air? Nevermind, feels like a fan forced oven.

[@virgilmepsted7869]

so fucking true

[@mickeypopa]

ROFL

[@chandrasekharghosh222]

Same in india

[@Rlyeh_The_Dead]

You should be a college professor. You make boring topics enjoyable to listen to.

[@FortNine]

I dunno... I thought professors made enjoyable topics boring to listen to? ~RF9

[@hanswangnstvold435]

@@FortNine 🤣🤣🤣😂

[@ImLLENN_]

5:58 yeah wouldn't be a good idea, an educator that cant follow his own guide and educate himself, don't tell me that bike looks clean (went through all the steps cleaning bike after chain maintenance, bike still as dirty as a stripper on the day off)

[@TheGrundigg]

@His Masters Voice Wow what a humble person x)

[@JeanMarceaux]

@@FortNine I feel like I need to call an ambulance, damn.

[@wdpwdp1414]

1:37 nice job with the pour :p

[@milescorporosus4058]

It took me a second to realize he probably has a can full of water so there's no risk of spilling gas everywhere over multiple takes. I probably would've just used an empty can but hey, it's not my video. =P

[@AUTOT3KHCL]

There's a winterization technique I'd love to try.... moving somewhere with no winter!

[@skittlesplzubitch5229]

Africa?

[@RemingtinArms]

Florida

[@flippy66]

@@skittlesplzubitch5229 California.

[@Dellvmnyam]

Winter doesn't stop me from riding as long as roads are cleaned from snow.

[@ThirtyYearstoolate]

@@RemingtinArms Too many MAGATS!

[@axs7689]

Let me know when you ever sell your bikes. Ill buy them even if I don't need them if this is how you maintain it.

[@FortNine]

For Sale: F800GS Adventure. Never been ridden off-road. Definitely never jumped. Not even a little bit. Driven by experienced elderly rider. Very well winterized. $13000 OBO. ~RF9

[@melbishop5424]

Asad Siraj &

[@SonoranSunriders]

Is your dad downsizing?

[@veryaveragekyle311]

@@FortNine How much would you want for it. I know it's two years later and I do not know if you still own it or have it in your possession.

[@SurrenicTech]

@@veryaveragekyle311 it was sarcastic😂

[@boxwoodgreen]

A hint. Ask at dealers that sell fridges for the boxes those fridges came in. Go down the 4 corners with your box cutter and voila! You have four long cardboard pads that you can walk your bike onto. That will protect your concrete garage floor, or your dad's driveway from oils change / storage drips, over-spray from chain cleaning, and lubing. Now dad wont't slash your tires.

[@ianlyons5737]

Don't care about the subject mate, but your a slick presenter, you would dominate UK Bike media, its full of quite flat well intention-ed people but you and your clearly great production team would do really well imho

[@scottbrown5181]

This dude is legit awesome so very informative . I normally get to bored with other kids cause they move so slow with Lil info. But he puts so much information into such a small video and also delivers it very well and interesting it keeps you engaged in listening

[@Turborider]

Love that "I love bavaria" sign in the background. Greetings from bavaria!

[@SidecarBob]

I don't worry about blocking the mufflers but I always put a plastic bag under the airbox cover to keep vermin out. Re road salt: I commuted on motorcycles for 3 decades, with sidecars for winter. I learned early that you shouldn't use your good bike after they start salting the roads (it costs less to keep a beater than you would spend keeping one bike in good shape) and washing a bike in winter makes it rust faster plus gets water into places where it can freeze and cause problems so I never wash the winter one until after the street sweeper has made its spring rounds.

[@on1wheel4ever]

You crack me up...bravo. I can get the info I need, without being bored to death. I’ve been riding longer than you’ve been alive, but you always teach me something I didn’t know, so thanks. Keep the vids coming. I also shop at Fortnine as a way of saying thanks for the great vids.

[@thedude4065]

Ditto

[@CKTDanny]

The planning that went into the first half of this video was genius!

[@briancole3604]

Arrr -4C last night in the Laurentians but got a ride in through the beautiful autumm colours and wondered how to sadly winterize... home dark out and there's the video with answers.. Perfect timing.

[@3Savv]

Very nice video. Good advice, things you don't hear often, and great video editing. As always, a joy to watch.

[@jeffslade1892]

Olde british method of winterizing a bike is to check the oil and kick the tyres, and ride the bike. We get mild but messy winters. So keeping it clean and greased up is a good thing. Battery discharge in storage is more like 3% per month (0.1% per day) and recommended top-up recharge whilst in storage is every six months, not trickle charge as this uses up the electrolyte and plates. Battery conditioners are something of a solution for where there is no actual problem. Do check and top up the electrolyte, if you don't, that's why you get a dead battery. I cannot remember the last time I had to put a battery on a charger.

[@isaackarjala7916]

Occasional high voltage (about 14.8-15.5) will help desulfate the plates and make the battery last longer

[@peteraugust5295]

I cleaned and waxed the seat of my cbr once. The next ride I genuinly almost fell off the bike at 130km/h. Never going to do that again, for sure.

[@Jensonjustpickadamnusername]

Whenever a motorcycle was all I had to get around winterization was something I didnt really get what anybody meant. If you ride your bike daily, very little needs to be done to keep your bike happy.

[@eddieneves1808]

there is no winter where I live, But I can't stop looking at that workstation...

[@mototrailz]

Ryan i sold the 1090R and got a 450 exc 6 days. Loving it!!!

[@jameskelly6546]

You can tell the company has a mainly Canadian demographic because the biggest arguement here is how much someone loves Ryan.

[@Ojisan642]

Where I live we don’t have winter, but I watched this video anyway. It’s good info to have just in case!

[@phoso29]

Bru! THE WILDEST how to Vids EVER! Informative and yet, entertaining! Great advice.

[@ClarinetCat_08080]

4:43 - 5:18 Genius. LOVE your channel, thank you Ryan F9...

[@cephtheobserver]

Am not sure we'll ever get winter in Kenya but Ryan makes a video, i watch the video.

[@markgold1183]

Hello from California. Ryan you are the man, love the videos and info you give us. Keep up the good work.

[@FirstnameLastname-qc3xx]

I have a dual sport so on the weekends I still get a chance to get out and ride in the winter. Probably just going to keep mine on a stand and start it every now and then during the week.

[@davidburke3378]

I switched over to non-ethanol gas for all my small engines. Haven't had a problem since. I also use StarTron Marine HD Enzyme Fuel Treatment to keep any water from separating and settling to the bottom of the tank.

[@DevinJuularValentine]

Glad I live in the UK and can ride pretty much all year. It's cold but only a few days of the year is it too icy to ride

[@sturgis87]

Air cooled engine, plastic tank, warm garage, belt drive, no chrome, matte surface, and quick connector for maintenance charging, paddock stand. This video was useful for me.

[@pruthweeshasalian3688]

I had never heard the word winterization before, and I thought it was a pun of some sort, an antonym of summarization.

[@DaveCraineAccidentalAquarist]

Thanks for This! My beloved NC700X is fast approaching it's first winter and I need all the tips I can get!

[@darkfilms111]

Gotta love living in Texas where you can ride your bike all year round! No winterization necessary lol

[@garthhowe297]

You could join Canada as a Province... you get free healthcare, I get to ride in the winter without a passport (and I still get my free healthcare).

[@David_Day]

This channel is Emmy awards material

[@richardmourdock2719]

Good reminders. But, I'm glad that I live in an area where at least a couple times in January and February, I can get out and run for a few miles just to keep things lubed and charged. Also glad I have a drive shaft. Chains are so 20th century...

[@lukasthrelkeld5676]

1:38 completely missed gas’s tank dumps fuel on floor. cuts away

[@richardmarkinco1475]

Lol. I saw that too.

[@FreedomAboveAll]

wow, glad you made such guide! As for newbie - lots of hints.

[@christophertaylor5286]

Great video thanks from Long Island NY

[@tonysantana6747]

I have never winterize my motorcycles, and I’ve been riding for 22 years. I just turn the bike on once or twice a month. And if the temperature reaches zero degrees I just turn it once or twice a week until the weather rises up above freezing . That’s it.

[@BN1960]

As always, one of the best bike vid styles out there. Puts some of our middle aged, fart knockers with a helmet go pro to shame.

[@ckfvideo]

In SW Ontario I'll have to park it and change the oil but bang on otherwise. Good vid.

[@jerryeinstandig7996]

most manufacturers recommend draining the carb float bowls for storage.

[@briandonahue3197]

Awesome video! I live in Massachusetts and I have to have the bike outside for the winter and I was really worried about what to do and this really hit all the questions I was wondering about! Thanks! 😎🤘

[@jerrybrown66]

This guy should do voice over work in Hollywood.

[@sweetdaddydong]

Exactly what I needed since this was my first season. Thanks Ryan.

[@sweetdaddydong]

My biggest problem is where to keep my Jerry can of gas since I live in an apartment building with shared underground parking.

[@DAVIDTORRESANI]

Your neighbors closet. ?

[@SamO45]

In Florida, Winter is our riding season. Way too hot in Summer to ride.

[@SamO45]

But, I really enjoy your videos, so, I watched this, anyway. Keep up the good work. I purchased my Helmet, Gloves, Jacket, and other things, after watching your cool videos. THANKS!

[@craigjonesjr9668]

Lol maybe if you're weak.

[@aidanmaans8673]

These guys need more subs for the work they do

[@panicfanzy]

Thank God I live in California because that's a lot of work.

[@alaskanuni]

I need to go back and re-winterize my bike now!

[@invin7215]

Anyone else still have to watch this every year?

[@davidreinhart4553]

Very informative RyanF9! Thank you for this.

[@marioelboriqua90]

Your awesome! Best vids about motorcycles period!!!!! Keep it up bro!

[@DanteFox]

The last few years I have pulled the tank and plastics to inspect wires. I know that's kins of crazy. But I will be doing service checks on the bike wile mine is put away.

[@gronkgrunk]

Great, informative vid. Love your style & humor as always, Ryan & F9 gang.

[@douglasrhine4640]

Glad I can ride year around in Australia.

[@christiaancampher4330]

Please make a video on shaft driven bikes... maintenance, your personal view etc...

[@VVoltz]

Come back dude, we miss you

[@matthewcoleman8267]

Brilliant. I got a bike again this year after 18 years without one, I was wondering how best to store it over the winter months (although I haven’t given up that one last ride of the year yet!)

[@JacobParkYusuk]

"blast the orange off of..." LOL

[@DrTranofEvil]

I'm lucky in the Pac NW of the US. Swing a leg all year, although I hope you invested in either Klim gear (or a SCUBA drysuit). X-/

[@lukastomasch]

I laughed through the rest of the video after the vomit scene. Had to rewind and watch again 😂

[@dyldobaggins8173]

Just do what I do and live in Western Australia. Perth only hits freezing maybe once a year.

[@thevideogamer0mg99]

breathtaking

[@northernspike7434]

I've heard that you should also put a rubber band or rope over the clutch so that it's separated and doesn't stick making the first start easier. Or something like that

[@principal7819]

Brilliant video. Informative AND funny!! Great job :)

[@kc5qnb1]

Fortunately I live in Texas where that's not necessary. You can ride nearly year-round here.

[@pierrefortier4049]

Been waiting a while for new content!!! Thanks!!! Hope the move went well

[@aaronspicer1093]

I live in the Yukon and I remove the batteries and store them inside, they go on a trickle charger one weekend a month.

[@robinwells8879]

I always intend to winterise and overhaul the bike but I just can’t bare to be parted from riding it all year round!😂

[@LarsaXL]

I find it hard to believe riding the bike in the winter is really better for it than storage. Depends on where you live of course, but in Scandinavia we love to cover our roads in a deep layer of salt and half melted snow. Anything that isn't made of plastic will rust.

[@Sunrazor]

If you put E5 fuel in the tank that contains 5% ethanol it has a storage guarantee of one year. It won't rust the tank.

[@andrewkiefer2628]

Here I am in California watching this video knowing full well I ride year around

[@tylerwarren8139]

Good call removing the seat and mouse proofing the bike. They do love to spend the winter there and they are known to nibble on any soft chewy parts your bike has to offer.

[@slyrhythm6471]

Love your channel man

[@val9499]

So much word play it blows my mind

[@greggw2925]

Kerosene is a great chain cleaner at a fraction of cost of canned cleaner.

[@hidad5601]

"Putting my bike away for the winter" Never hear that down under

[@oldmanjima.k.a.oldfahrt6572]

I really like you videos. Keep up the good work.

[@Supernova12034]

So much in depth....I keep it simple -Fuel stabil -Battery tender -keep the tires off the ground on a stand -Lube chain -change oil perhaps when the season starts Also keep in mind he has a dirt bike thats probably been dropped more times than kim kardashians panties. So he can ride in the winter, but if you got a beautiful shiny expensive bike, perhaps its not the greatest idea to take her out in the winter, where the salt etc can get on the chain and the bike. Not to mention you'll need winter gear (or like freezing to death)

[@gooz0mbie]

Supernova12034 i was told to change the oil before winter so that there isn’t anything nasty sitting on my internals. Not sure thougj

[@Supernova12034]

Wont make a huge difference tbh, I go by Kilometers mostly, every 3000 km or so i change the oil, never had any issues

[@govinda102000]

Truth. That's all I do also.

[@timothy9596]

So glad I live in Southern California where I can ride pretty much every day. And I do!

[@saywhat951]

There are 2 kinds of bike riders 1 consumer oriented that use a bunch of products 2 mechanical guys that actually tear down Tank Carbs Chain ( o-ring need cleaning too etc...drain all gas flush out inspect, bringing empty oil coated steel tank into nice warm house etc...

[@SoDakTwisties]

Put mine up for the winter October 25th. Already having withdrawals, so it's gonna be a rough winter.

[@GroovyVideo2]

Lps#1 on electric connectors

[@ericwinner3587]

That was informative and entertaining...nailed it.

[@peterlawrence3152]

My bike gets a hard life. Driven through Scottish road salt winters. Takes a lot of cleaning to slow the rust.

[@lucpedneault9724]

the old milk crate does wonder to keep both wheels off the ground and remove the load on your suspension.

[@purple9969]

Just use ethanol free fuel, stabilizer only makes normal fuel last a month concerning a carb. On every stabilizer bottle they write up to and not defined as. Ethanol free fuel is at least at the pump in maryland and only $1 more a gallon, or you would probably order it in bulk for your shop

[@DDIAZ-we4dz]

i just rode mine year around. rode that carburated bitch in 29F (-1.6C) weather. took me a solid 10 minutes of foreplay to get her going. then by the time i got home, a 30 minute combined road and highway ride, i had serious concerns i might develop frost bite on my fingers. it was getting to the point that i couldnt feel if i was turning on and cancelling my turn signals. it was hard to pull the clutch in cus my fingers weere so stiff. still had a blast though. 10/10 would do again. but hopefully in a fuel injected bike this winter. with heated gloves.

[@ae70gts]

nice editing

[@jackvoss5841]

If you can possibly get recreational fuel - GET IT. Actually, it is my preferred fuel year round. No alcohol in rec fuel. Courtesy of Half Vast Flying

[@elarr8733]

He's NOT orange! The President of the United States of America is dark gold! It's gold with soul!

[@aaroncunneen328]

I remember last winter... It was a Wednesday .. I live in the tropics the end

[@Helli__]

Inside the combustion chamber there's already a quite dry atmosphere, if you put the spark plug out and spray this elv's pee in you actually promote corrosion. Better mix a bit (2-cycle) chainsaw oil into the fuel, and take a little ride with the mixture. it doesn't harm even injection motors and leaves a thin film on all the parts inside the motor. Then fill up the tank with stabilized fuel, clean the bike, battery care, (lift bike), DONE! Never had any problems with this procedure!

[@harryt988]

Even if it takes me 15 mins I'm in good shape !

[@DylanGSXR]

I do alot of traveling and sometimes it could be 3 months , what is the best way to store your bike then ? It's trickle charger on battery not good ? I'd usually top up fuel with stabizer trickle charge battery cover with blanket and put on paddock stands to keep wheels off the ground . Thanks for any input 👍 . great video's by the way .

[@govinda102000]

Same worked for me two years so far in CT. 3 months max. Triple, stable, blanket and center stand.

[@canadianloon6433]

Great thanks

[@selfactualizer2099]

Oh. This is for snow. Florida dont got snow. Just lots of rain.

[@rareskeletor5405]

I could easily ride in the winter, but the only problem I have is grip. Are there any winter tires for motorcycles? Haven't seen any ever.

[@packgrog]

Damn... good info, thank you!

[@GrymeXS]

Good video! Now we know what wax you put in your hair, haha.

[@ethancramer4220]

Ryan is looking extremely Vancouver