The New And Improved Unofficial R65 Forum V2

Technical Discussion => BMW Technical Q&A, Primarily R65 => Topic started by: Red_Hen on October 06, 2011, 02:23:20 PM

Title: Winterizing (hated to say that)
Post by: Red_Hen on October 06, 2011, 02:23:20 PM

Hi Gang,

Hope everyone is well.

Besides changing oil at end of riding season (like me in MN), would you also suggest changing transmission & FD fluids too?

Mine has a brand new engine rebuild w/1100 miles on it.

Title: Re: Winterizing (hated to say that)
Post by: Bob_Roller on October 06, 2011, 02:36:52 PM

My usual routine when I had to park the bike for winter, was to change all of the fluids when I was done for the season .


Did I mention, that the best riding conditions of the year are just around the corner here in the northern Sonoran desert of south central Aridzona ??? ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D

Title: Re: Winterizing (hated to say that)
Post by: Red_Hen on October 06, 2011, 03:26:24 PM

Lucky you are!

Title: Re: Winterizing (hated to say that)
Post by: Bob_Roller on October 06, 2011, 03:31:29 PM

I was expecting this : [smiley=shoot.gif] [smiley=flamethrowingsmiley.gif] [smiley=chairshot.gif] [smiley=furious3.gif] [smiley=behead.gif] [smiley=behead.gif] [smiley=behead.gif] [smiley=rifle.gif] [smiley=rifle.gif] [smiley=whip.gif]


Temps are finally below 100 F., had to wear the leather jacket to work yesterday morning, the mesh jacket just wouldn't do it, it was 61F. at 0515 .

Title: Re: Winterizing (hated to say that)
Post by: Red_Hen on October 06, 2011, 03:57:42 PM

No worries on that Bob.  I'm from CA originally and get to spend part of my winter commuting back and forth to Houston for work on my favorite airline, Southwest.  Best thing that ever came to MSP, next to Home Depot and Trader Joes. ;D

Was thinking about bringing my R65 to Houston, on back of truck but after having my F650GS down there last year, decided it's way to nuts riding around there.  Too many cars & trucks.  I'll leave my little red pony home in MN, safe in her stable.