40 - Wednesday, October 26, 198% - North Shore News Proper winter storage extends motor AT A recent motorcycle show, much of the discussion beiween classic cycle owners centered on care and maintenance of their machines. Unanimously, they attributed longevity of their cycles to the time spent tuning and maintaining them, as well as to proper off- season storage techniques. As the 1988 motorcycling season draws to a close, it’s time to give serious consideration to fall maintenance and winter storage. Improperly preparing your motorcycle this fall can lead to annoying and costly problems when springtime rolls around. It also can greatly reduce the life of your machine. A few hours spent preparing your cycle for its winter hiberna- tion are hours well spent. A major manufacturer says here’s all it takes: © To preserve your fuel system, fill your gas tank, add a fuel stabilizer, and run the engine for a few minutes to get the treated gas throughout the fuel system. e Because the fuel in the tank is highly combustible, experts advise against storing your motorcycle in your home. ring ye ike’s life If you must store it in your home or in an area exposed to open flames, however, empty the fuel system by draining the gas tank and running the engine until it stops. Coat the inside of the carburetor with light oil and spray the inside of the gas tank with rust preven- tive. This will help prevent corro- sion and possible engine damage. © Remove the spark plugs, inject a few squirts of engine oil into each cylinder and crank the engine five or six revolutions. Re-install the spark plugs. © Fill oil to the proper level be- fore storing your machine. On motorcycles with remote oil tanks, remove the oil line leading from the bottom of the tank to the feed fitting on the oil pump and plug the line at the bottom. Don't forget to reconnect the fine next spring. ® Adjust the chains and lubricate to prevent rust over the winter, ® Remove the battery and store in a cool atea, above freezing, but don’t expose it to direct sunlight or moisture. Give it a slow charge about once a month while it is in storage. ® Thoroughly clean, dry and polish the motorcycle. ur Honda back to the home team. The home team always has the advantage. And that’s especially true when it comes to genuine Honda parts and service. Your dealer will help keep your car healthy for a long time. Remember why you bought your Henda in the first place. You bought the excellent reputation Honda has for service, for reliability and for value. So when your Honda needs a little attention be sure to bring it back to the home team — for genuine Honda parts and service. Hours: Monday-Saturday, 8am-5pm Closed SUNDAY! 725 MAR 984-0331 we . TOM HURRELL CRAIG LAWSON LICENSED MECHANICS ‘ FALL AND WINTER SPECIAL WINTERIZE SPECIAL 95 RAD FLUSH “I 4 & COOLING _ Plas parts SYSTEM INSPECTION LUBE, OIL & FILTER $4 995 PLUS 30 POINT SAFETY CHECK Expires Nov. 30/88 BrakeeP® most cars & light trucks e Electrical e Motor work “STREET GARAGE We Service All Makes and Models And stand behind all our work 834 W. ist, North Vancouver SHOP 984-0077 20 years serving the North Shore NEWS photo Neil Lucante AL McALDUFF of. North Vancouver’s Performance Motorcycles drains his motoreycle’s carburetor as part of his winter storage preparations. Protect car’s body JUST LIKE you, your car’s body needs a good coat for wintertime, protecting it from ice, snow, salt and grime. A basic step in preparing a car for winter weather is to wash and wax it thoroughly. Many people risk ruining the car’s shine, how- ever, because all they are deter- mined to use for winter prep is a durable car wax. Many car waxes that are dubbed durable also may be those that contain harsh abrasives that will damage the clear coat finishes of today’s cars. They end up doing more harm than good. Since the eariy 1980s, most cars have been painted with a clear-coat finish that is actually a non-pig- ment layer of paint that adds depth and durability to the shine. One problem with clear coats is * that waxing them with an abrasive wax will cause white swirl marks or hazing, resulting in a lackluster shine and a damaged finish. ‘Ideally a wax should be durable, deliver a great shine, be See Polish Page 43