Must be getting cold in the Northern Hemisphere

[Tony Smith]

Quickest and easiest way I know to reduce the size of photos is to use Google photos.

Set your computer to automatically upload all photos to google. When you are ready to post google provides a basic editor which can address lighting levels, red-eye etc. and away you go.

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[jackwalls]

Mine were not powder coated so paint was the obvious choice, one thing i was happy about was not having to remove tyres to paint. I am pleased with the result and have had so favourable comments from friends.

[bonesteel]

Was hoping to get another ride in before full on Winter (NJ, USA), but now see I will just need to winterize. Since it's my first Winter with the R65, can you gents point me to the definitive guide for the best steps to take to prep my bike for the cold months? I searched here and could not find anything. TIA.

[Bob_Roller]

It's the dead of winter here in the northern Sonoran desert of south central Aridzona, over night lows, 45 F, 7 C, day time highs 75 F, 25 C !!!!

[Ed Miller]

Was hoping to get another ride in before full on Winter (NJ, USA), but now see I will just need to winterize. Since it's my first Winter with the R65, can you gents point me to the definitive guide for the best steps to take to prep my bike for the cold months? I searched here and could not find anything. TIA.

If you can afford it I think your best bet is heated grips and really good winter riding gear.

[tiggum]

If you propose to "mothball" the R65 over the winter, due to icy streets and so on, I'd drain the float bowls and the tank (put the fuel in a plastic gas can for your mower), charge the battery and then disconnect it.  I personally like to pull the battery and put it on the shelf, charging lightly once a month or so.  I am certain that some of the other inmates here will have even more extensive advice.

[Justin B.]

I keep battery on a Tender Jr., full tank of gas with Sta-Bil, and empty float bowls.

[R65Guy]

A leisurely 50 mile loop on sunny Sunday recharged the R65 battery just fine.  Recharged my batteries too

[Barry]

I've just finished work for an 18 day break over Christmas so with no daily commutes the bike won't get used much.  I'm away over Christmas but as always will try for a run out on new years day if the weather permits.

[bonesteel]

I followed the afore mentioned advice and drained my tank and float tanks. Today it was 50F and I regretted this action. Oh well.