{"id":79,"date":"2021-12-07T03:02:00","date_gmt":"2021-12-07T03:02:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/tt-blogs.dealerfire.com\/reddirtmotorcycles\/?p=79"},"modified":"2021-12-20T10:43:07","modified_gmt":"2021-12-20T10:43:07","slug":"how-to-winterize-your-motorcycle-this-holiday-season","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.reddirtmotorcycles.com\/blog\/how-to-winterize-your-motorcycle-this-holiday-season\/","title":{"rendered":"How to winterize your motorcycle this holiday season?"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<h2><strong>Tips to prepare your bike for winter<\/strong>\u00a0<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Prepping your motorcycle during winter might not look as easy as it sounds. If you do not take proper care and measures to protect your bike during this winter season, there might be some nasty surprises in store for you. Curious about how to winterize your motorcycle this holiday season? We, at&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.reddirtmotorcycles.com\/about-red-dirt-motorcycle-company-in-lubbock-tx\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Red Dirt Motorcycle Company<\/a>&nbsp;in Lubbock, TX, have listed down a few tips below for you to keep in mind.&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<!--more-->\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-content-justification-center\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.reddirtmotorcycles.com\/motorcycles-for-sale-lubbock-tx\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">View Our Online Inventory<\/a><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.reddirtmotorcycles.com\/about-red-dirt-motorcycle-company-in-lubbock-tx\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Contact Us<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator\"\/>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\"><strong>Read More: [<\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.reddirtmotorcycles.com\/blog\/where-can-i-do-regular-service-and-maintenance-of-my-motorcycle-near-lubbock-tx\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>Where can I do regular service and maintenance of my motorcycle near Lubbock, TX?<\/strong><\/a><strong>]<\/strong>&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h3><strong>Reminders and tips to get your motorcycle winter-ready<\/strong>&nbsp;<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul><li><strong>Engine Oil and Filter Replacement<\/strong>: Although this is a regular maintenance requirement, getting your engine oil and filter replaced before the winter season is extremely important. Even though it might not be visible to the naked eye, pistons and cylinder walls might get corroded due to moisture and chilly winter air.&nbsp;So,&nbsp;it is essential to get the oil and filter replacement done on time.&nbsp;<\/li><li><strong>Tire Protection<\/strong>: If you are not planning to ride your bike during the winter season and store it in your garage, over time it might lead to flat tires. So, it is recommended to get a paddock stand, or if you&nbsp;do not&nbsp;have stands, at least get the rear tire off the ground. On the other hand, if you are planning to have rides during the winter season, try to get a pair of winter tires which have a better grip and will withstand the freezing weather conditions better than&nbsp;normal&nbsp;tires.&nbsp;<\/li><li><strong>Battery Protection<\/strong>: Batteries tend to self-discharge if kept idle for&nbsp;an extended period. Hence, it is advisable to connect your motorcycle\u2019s battery to a battery tender. You could also use the old-school method of taking the battery out of your bike if you are going to store it during the winter season.&nbsp;<\/li><li><strong>Lubing and Coolant Check:&nbsp;<\/strong>All the moving parts of your motorcycle must be properly lubed so that moisture does not build up and cause rusting or binding.<strong>&nbsp;<\/strong>Also, have a look at the coolant levels and make sure that it has the required amount of anti-freeze in the coolant system.&nbsp;<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column\" style=\"flex-basis:25%\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column\" style=\"flex-basis:50%\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" width=\"768\" height=\"500\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn-ds.com\/blogs-media\/sites\/582\/2021\/12\/20104230\/A-man-preparing-his-motorcycle-before-the-winter-season_b.jpg\" alt=\"A man preparing his motorcycle before the winter season\" class=\"wp-image-86\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn-ds.com\/blogs-media\/sites\/582\/2021\/12\/20104230\/A-man-preparing-his-motorcycle-before-the-winter-season_b.jpg 768w, https:\/\/cdn-ds.com\/blogs-media\/sites\/582\/2021\/12\/20104230\/A-man-preparing-his-motorcycle-before-the-winter-season_b-300x195.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 768px) 100vw, 768px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column\" style=\"flex-basis:25%\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3><strong>Visit Red Dirt Motorcycle Company in Lubbock, TX today!<\/strong>&nbsp;<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Please feel free to visit Red Dirt Motorcycle Company in Lubbock, TX, today if you are planning to own a top-quality used motorcycle in the area. Kindly visit our online inventory to know in detail about the bikes available in our showroom. You could also contact our friendly dealership staff for any further information.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator\"\/>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.reddirtmotorcycles.com\/sell-your-car-in-lubbock-tx\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>Sell Or Trade Your Motorcycle In Lubbock, TX<\/strong><\/a>&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator\"\/>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Tips to prepare your bike for winter\u00a0 Prepping your motorcycle during winter might not look as easy as it sounds. If you do not take proper care and measures to protect your bike during this winter season, there might be some nasty surprises in store for you. 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