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How to winterize

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#1 ·
I was really hoping I'd get to ride some more before putting the z400 away for the winter. The weather isn't cooperating. I don't mind cold temps but I don't want to ride in a lot of wind or rain.
How long can a bike go without being started, and, how long should it run so that the battery doesn't drain?

If I do decide to winterize, what exactly does that entail?
 
#2 ·
The bike will start as long as the battery is not dead and the gas hasn't gone bad. If you plan to not ride for more than a few weeks, I would put a battery tender on it. If you don't plan to ride for more than 2-3 months, I would also drain the gas (or at the very least put fuel stabilizer in it).