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Winter Storage for Your Motorcycle Is Important by JIM JONES As colder weather approaches, you the cylinder walls with oil. Replace need to consider the maintenance of the anti-freeze with new. Flush the your bike. brake and clutch fluid. A bike unprotected from the If necessary, add distilled water to elements, or in cold temperatures, the battery and clean off the outside can take a bite out of your wallet. and the battery box with a mixture To help figure out how to best of baking soda and water. Store protect your bike and investment, the battery in a cool, dry place (not ask yourself how often you are going <32° F or more than 90°F), not in a to ride during storage unit. Put this season. the battery on a If you are in trickle charger. the military Clean the chain and going to with a solvent deploy then and lubricate with you really need chain lubricant. to do some Lubricate all preventative control cables and work before pivot points. Use leaving. Here your center stand are a few or blocks to keep suggestions. It is important to take care of your motorcycle during the pressure off If you are of the suspension. cold weather. going to Deflate the tires occasionally to 15psi. Put a ride, keep the fuel topped off (up to plastic bag over the tail pipe(s) to the cap). Cold weather will cause keep moisture out. condensation in the fuel tank, which Coat the metal surfaces with a can make your bike either stall or light coat of oil. Do not apply oil ride rough. Consider adding some to rubber parts or seat. Clean the type of fuel stabilizer. bike from all dirt, grease and grime. It never hurts to talk with your Apply Armor All or equivalent to dealer's service department about your seats, etc. any nuances that your bike may Finally, cover your bike with an air have. They have a great deal of breathable cover to reduce moisture knowledge and should know the build up and keep dirt off. details of your particular bike. If you plan on riding from time Make a checklist of what you are to time, you may want to pick up a going to do to your bike. If you trickle charger for the battery. Most remove something, make a note and motorcycle battery chargers come with place it where you can find it when a separate cable to connect to your you return. battery. Once installed, this makes For long absences, drain the fuel plugging the battery to the charger from the gas tank. Remove the tank simple. If you do this, just remember and put a drop of oil in the tank to unplug it before pulling out. and rotate it around to coat the If there is a topic that you would inside. Drain any excess oil and like to discuss, please send your replace the tank. Drain fuel out of comments and suggestions to the carburetors. Most carburetors motorcycle4fun@aol.com. RIDE have a drain screw on the bottom. SAFE! Remove the spark plugs and pour about a tablespoon of engine oil into the hole. Reinstall the plugs. JIM JONES Contributing Writer. COMWith the ignition off, kick the MENTS? Editor@upandcomingweekly. engine over several times to coat com. JANUARY 26 • 3RD ANNUAL POLAR RIDE at Cape Fear Harley-Davidson. Ride 10:30 a.m. $35 per person. Includes lunch and T-shirt. Call 850-3298 or visit www.capefearhd.com for more information. FEBRUARY 15 • 3RD ANNUAL BIKE BUILD-OFF AT THE SPEAKEASY Ride in bike competition, vendors, live music, food, raffles. Presented by Team 81. Call 639-9685 for more information. APRIL 12 • NC BUFFALO SOLDIERS OF FAYETTEVILLE 4TH ANNUAL PONY EXPRESS CHARITY RIDE at Cape Fear Harley-Davidson. Registration 9 a.m. Kickstands up at 10 a.m. Food, refreshments, door prizes. Call 494-4514 for information. All bikers are welcome APRIL 12 • 2ND ANNUAL ECKERD 2ND CHANCE RUN at Cape Fear Harley-Davidson. Registration 12 p.m., ride 12:30 p.m. Wine tasting/appetizers provided. Ride benefits Eckerd programs in N.C. Eckerd is a non-profit organization providing second chances to at-risk youth & families. Call 633-4864 for information. PATRIOT GUARD RIDERS The Patriot Guard Riders is a diverse group of patriots from every state that come together to honor fallen soldiers at funeral services across the country. Visit www.patriotguard.org for more information about the group. FEBRUARY 2, 2014 Super Bowl Party Steak Dinners with Baked Potato and Salad $7.00 4624 BRAGG BLVD. CALL MAC'S FOR SUPER BOWL CATERING 48 2 N . M C P H E R S O N C H URC H RD. HAND-PULLED PORK BBQ, ST. LOUIS-STYLE RIBS, CAROLINA HICKORY SMOKED BEEF BRISKET, BEER CAN CHICKEN, WINGS, OUR FAMOUS SIDES CALL MAC'S FOR FAST AND FUN CATERING OPTIONS 910-354-2590 MacSpeedShop.com 22 UCW JANUARY 22-28, 2014 WWW.UPANDCOMINGWEEKLY.COM