{"id":1279,"date":"2011-11-17T14:28:45","date_gmt":"2011-11-17T20:28:45","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/3.146.49.248\/?p=1279"},"modified":"2025-08-29T12:02:13","modified_gmt":"2025-08-29T17:02:13","slug":"store-your-summer-r","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.thelockup.com\/blog\/store-your-summer-r\/","title":{"rendered":"Protect Your Summer Road Toys from Winter Woes"},"content":{"rendered":"

Essential Tips for Winterizing Your Summer Rides<\/span><\/h2>\n

The mercury is falling and soon snow will be too. This means it\u2019s time to realize that summertime road toys like motorcycles and mopeds will need to go into hibernation. Snow, ice, salt and sub-zero degree weather are dangerous elements to ride around in, so it\u2019s imperative to find a good storage solution for your trusty steed. The Lock Up is the perfect place for your two wheeled friend to wait out the winter. Storing your wheels in a Lock Up Self Storage facility will ensure that they\u2019re safe, secure and protected from the harsh elements. Come springtime, you\u2019ll roll out of your Lock Up self storage unit with a cherry ride.<\/p>\n

Here are some tips for prepping your road warriors for a stay at the Lock Up over the winter:<\/p>\n

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  1. Give her a good wash & wax.<\/strong>
    \nApplying wax will protect painted surfaces from moisture and rust. A good spray of WD-40 on the engine and mufflers helps too. Doing this step will keep your wheels looking good for the long haul.<\/li>\n
  2. Change the oil and filter.
    \n<\/strong>Byproducts created by the engine\u2019s combustion produce acids in the oil and these will harm the inner metal surfaces over time. So, even if you\u2019re not due for an oil change, you\u2019d be wise to change what\u2019s in there\u2026and you might as well change the filter too.<\/li>\n
  3. Add Fuel Stabilizer.<\/strong>
    \nFill the gas tank, then add winterizing fuel conditioner. This will prevent the fuel from going stale. Fuel that\u2019s gone stale has evaporated out certain compounds, making it thicker and sour smelling. If left too long, stale fuel will turn into gum that will clog up all the works. So it\u2019s best to add the fuel stabilizer over winter.<\/li>\n
  4. Remove the battery.
    \n<\/strong>When a motorcycle, scooter, or moped is stored for any length of time, you must remove the battery. Even when the ignition switch is in the \u201coff\u201d position, there\u2019s often a small current that will drain your battery. A drained battery has a harder time sustaining a charge and will likely need to be replaced before your first springtime ride next year.<\/li>\n
  5. Tires.<\/strong>
    \nMake sure that your tires are properly inflated to the recommended pressure. FYI, this is a good thing to ensure even when in use.<\/li>\n
  6. Service all fluids.<\/strong>
    \nIt\u2019s a good idea to change the brake and clutch fluids every two years. If you\u2019re not familiar with these systems and your ride is due for servicing, have a professional help you.<\/li>\n
  7. Rent a climate controlled Lock Up storage unit.<\/strong>
    \nA Lock Up climate controlled unit will protect your ride from the ravages of freezing temperatures and moisture. Rust on the metal parts and cracking in the rubber of tires or fluid lines will be averted with a storage unit that keeps the temperature and humidity at moderate levels.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

    Do you have good tips for winterizing your summer road toys? Tell us here!<\/em><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

    It’s time to trade the summer road toys for winter sports fun. Read on to find out how to store your summer wheels with The Lock Up.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":8,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[3,5],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-1279","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","category-how-to","category-news"],"aioseo_notices":[],"amp_enabled":true,"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.thelockup.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/1279","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.thelockup.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.thelockup.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.thelockup.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/8"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.thelockup.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=1279"}],"version-history":[{"count":2,"href":"https:\/\/www.thelockup.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/1279\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":9563,"href":"https:\/\/www.thelockup.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/1279\/revisions\/9563"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.thelockup.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=1279"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.thelockup.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=1279"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.thelockup.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=1279"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}