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Johnny4428:
This is not a particular nice time of year when it is time to winterise these lovely machines. (Roll on new year, 🤭) Put the 750 and the 550K1 into hybernation yesterday. Still have the 550k3 and the pan to run if a nice day should come, although the 550k3 will end up winterised too as soon as the road salt appears. I have drained carbs and tank and swilled a couple of pints of diesel in each tank to help keep rust at bay. Covered them up and placed a small tubular heater under each cover. (probably OTT)
They are also in a fully insulated shed. I will probably see them around March 26 sometime. Haven’t done much riding this year but more than others so not complaining, been a beautiful summer so wasn’t the usual lack of descent weather to blame. Hope everyone keeps well over the winter and we are all able to enjoy another lovely summer and happy tinkering over the winter.

taysidedragon:
It's a beautiful day here on the banks of the River Tay. Tempted to get out for a lovely autumn ride myself. Make the most of it while you can Johnny! 😎

Johnny4428:
Absolutely Gareth, dry and sunny here but windy and cold.🥶 Might not rule it out after chores.😜

florence:
Having had problems recommissioning my bike following winter resting in previous years, I have decided to keep riding mine through the winter this year as I did last year.  I have fond memories of riding last winter and when I very occasionally saw another bike out and about, there was a great sense of camaraderie.  My bike doesn't have many shiny bits to worry about and the salt doesn't seem to bother it.  I put grease on the mudguards as they are getting more expensive to replace or harder to find.  I also squirt a bit of oil where the downpipes meet and knock off the worst pieces of mud which can collect in places.

exvalvesetdabbler:
I used white spirit with a dash of oil to flush out the fuel system and leave the carbs full of it over winter.   Just hate the stink of diesel, spent a lot of time stinking of the stuff in my youth after topping up tractors from jerri cans in the middle of fields.

Also remove the air filter and blow out any water that might be in the air box  drain tube,  on mine the tube has a cap with a split that you are supposed to squeeze to drain it occasionally.

Regards
Dave

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