As much as you wish it were possible, no motorcycle enthusiast really enjoys riding around in the biting cold through ice and snow. You still want your motorcycle to stay in top shape and be ready for a ride as soon as the spring breeze begins to float through the trees. Store your motorcycle at a Chatsworth Storage Facility and take a few precautions before storage to give your motorcycle the best chance for speed and performance when you drive it again. Have a Conversation Talk to the dealer where you bought your motorcycle, the mechanic who most frequently services it, or (if you service the motorcycle yourself) the manufacturer’s instruction manual. Ask questions about lubricants, oil changes, and fluids that should be topped off prior to storage. Get the bike tuned up and make sure that anything that needs repairing is repaired. Treat Your Motorcycle Go over your bike with a detailed eye and check for any paint that needs to be touched up or rust that may have accumulated. These things could get worse over time in storage if they’re not addressed before the winter. Also, you’ll want your motorcycle to look shiny and perfect when you take that first ride so give it a good cleaning from tailpipe to handlebars. Think About the Cold The Chatsworth Storage Facility that you use to store your motorcycle may have units which are temperature controlled. Consider how cold it will really get while your bike is in storage and if you want a unit that allows you to provide warmth so the parts won’t get too cold. Ask about this necessity when you talk to your mechanic as well. The No Power Problem Imagine starting up your motorcycle in the spring and feeling really disappointed when nothing happens after you turn the ignition. Some motorcycles will still run the radio or other things from the battery even when the bike is off. For this reason, it’s often a good idea to remove the battery completely from the bike while it’s in storage. Motorcycle Multiplicity It’s common for a household of motorcycle enthusiasts to have more than one bike to store for the winter. In this case, more than one unit at a Chatsworth Storage Facility might be necessary. Give your motorcycles the space they need to stay in storage without crowding them next to each other. This will lower the possibility of bikes falling on each other or being damaged by leaning up against each other in storage. In no time at all, you’ll see the icy cold winter change to spring and you’ll be taking your motorcycle out for a smooth ride in the sun! Call to reserve your unit today! US Storage Centers 9818 De Soto Avenue Chatsworth , CA 91311 (818) 600-4527
