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07z400
11-25-2006, 03:59 PM
I bought the z about amonth ago with probally like 15-20 hours on it. I am getting rdy for winter and all i did so far was wash it, take out battery. what else is needed to store it during winter so it will run normally for next season.. Like do i have to drain Ne thing so nothing freeze's.
yellowzo3
11-25-2006, 05:18 PM
if you store it in a garage or warm area then no you dont need to drain everything. but you may want to add stabil to the gas so it doesnt go bad and cause a problem come spring. turn the fuel knob off also.
07z400
11-25-2006, 06:26 PM
Its in a NON-heated shead... ok i will add stabalizer but seems how it is out side in a shed there is a chance that sum liquids might freeze... so what should i do to the z400 considering that it will be stored out side
yellowzo3
11-25-2006, 06:35 PM
well the gas should be fine with the stabil, your battery is out so it wont die in the cold, and are you going to be running it in the winter? if so put in the correct oil for the winter temperatures or if your not i would just leave it and let it warm up in the spring outside before starting it back up again.
07z400
11-25-2006, 06:38 PM
Ok thanks alot so no radiator fluids or oil or ne thing else in it wont freeze up oin me right?
drzoo2
11-25-2006, 07:34 PM
It depends on how cold your climate is. You need to get a tester and find out the balance of antifreeze to water and see if it's adequate for your area. They are cheap and you should have one in your toolbox anyway. Will work for all your bikes, cars and such.

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07z400
11-26-2006, 01:26 PM
kk, so what is the tool called i need to test the coolant and all that? thank you 4 ur help
drzoo2
11-26-2006, 03:30 PM
http://www.amazon.com/Prestone-Antifreeze-Tester/dp/B0002JN15U

available at any autoparts store

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Villageidiott23
11-28-2006, 08:58 AM
why dont u ride ur bike in the winter time?
07z400
11-28-2006, 01:57 PM
well i was thinking about it , i might sum times but dont you have to rejet it for the right weather?
jonboy
11-28-2006, 03:45 PM
No. Air density is only a matter when at certian altitudes (i.e. 4000ft above sea level). If you ride where you normally ride then you shouldnt have any problems other than it may be harder to start. You'll have to use the choke to start it. It actually should run pretty good in cooler temps being that the fuel will atomize faster in colder air.