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Technical Discussion => BMW Technical Q&A, Primarily R65 => Topic started by: SIMONGS on November 08, 2021, 10:37:27 AM

Title: Winter storage for an LS..
Post by: SIMONGS on November 08, 2021, 10:37:27 AM

I have a lovely silver LS, with the original black pipes.  She spends her time in a wooden insulated garage, in which the temperature gets down to about 2C.  I have a greenhouse heater in there to prevent it getting too cold.  Does anyone have any ideas about preventing condensation in the pipes?  I'm told it's a known problem with these..... Thanks

Title: Re: Winter storage for an LS..
Post by: Barry on November 08, 2021, 01:53:03 PM

Wooden garages and sheds are the best for minimising condensation. Nothing goes rusty in my wooden shed.  If you are still concerned I'd remove the exhaust and give the insides a good rinse with thin oil. It'll do no harm other than create a lot of smoke when the bike is next started.