Harley Winter Storage: Tips & Best Practices

Harley Winter Storage: Tips & Best Practices

Winterizing Your Harley-Davidson Motorcycle

As riding season comes to a close in the northern states, taking steps to prepare your Harley for hibernation is crucial. Phil, one of our service techs at HOGWORKZ has laid out the winterizing process he does every year. Follow these tips to ensure a smooth start-up in the spring. 

Harley Fuel Treatment: 

With today’s blended fuels, storage of gasoline is no longer an option for more than a few months. I like to start off my winterization process by tackling my gas tank. Whether it is by design or pure chemistry, there isn't much longevity when it comes to storing fuel. Will it store for a longer time? Sure, but you will lose some bang for your buck. 


Storing your bike for the winter in northern climates with a partial tank of gas may cause your fuel tank