Winter storage

[rubregis]

I ve put a cover over my lightweight which I haven't had time to sort yet also it's on axle stands is there anything else I need to do check antifreeze? Thanks it's being kept outside

 

[The Ferkin BoB]

water is the killer....just remember when you start it it may be stiff,worth turning the transmission over when warmed up with blow lamp///

 

[ricc]

battery going flat and mice chewing wires is the only other things to worry about

 

[RAGNAR BENSON]

battery going flat and mice chewing wires is the only other things to worry about

Take the battery out. Do the mice with a Remington 870.

 

[crashbox]

baited mousetrap in the engine bay and tub.

 

[rubregis]

I don't a remmington will a Phillips philshave do? Batteries already discanectted thanks for the replies specially the mice

 

[ricc]

even a dissconected battery will go flat . it needs to be charged once in a while to keep it healthy...

 

[the_wolf]

Stick a trickle charger on it. My mate does it for his bike, don't think they cost much either

 

[OxonLandy]

Do the mice with a Remington 870.

why do you wanna shave the mice?

 

[ricc]

if ya dont the fur gets stuck in yer teeth

 

[RAGNAR BENSON]

why do you wanna shave the mice?

I don't know about shaving it, but you could certainly give the bugger a very crisp centre parting - or perhaps it would be more of an 80's flat top with an 870!

 

[discostew38]

When I put my cars away for winter
I check the antifreeze is ok
Disconnect the battery or plug it into a maintenance type charger
Cover it up
And bait the engine bay for mice ( and its the mice that are the biggest problem )
They nest anywhere so it's a good idea to check on it once a month or more

 

[thought it was mine!]

my mate puts a bar of soap near wiring on boat. plenty of teeth marks in soap, wiring left alone???

 

[rubregis]

Thanks I'll recharge the batteries better recharge my shaver as well!

 

[easye1]

Stick a trickle charger on it. My mate does it for his bike, don't think they cost much either

pends on how big the wheels are,
smaller wheels cost less.....
oh, but hang on, if its a trike, mite cost more, being front wheel drive an orl....

if ya mate is a tight ass, tell im I can lend him a dynamow that just clips on the frame,
the fasta ya pedal, the brighter ya lights........

why he want to tickle it anyways.......:whoosh:

 

[rubregis]

Hello everyone been a while but ive finely managed to get the lightweight going and shes driving well but I have no brake lights back lights working but no brake lights sk where do I look also wipers arnt working whiich wires do I connect on the wiper switch to live I seem to have 2 live Wires 1 brown 1 green red I might seem a bit thick but I inherited from my uncle with wires sticking out bearly there though many thanks

 

[CJ2a]

welcome back the brake lights you might want to have a look at the bulbs or the bullit connectors where the wires join, corrosion often gets in and causes a short in the circuit as for the wiper motor they should be in a connector plug and it should just plug in but once again check for corrosion and wiggle wires remember its a series they are none to fond of being awoken from their slumber so she will be on PMT for a few days

 

[rubregis]

Thanks C2JA I'll check and report back

 

[DiscoPol]

welcome back the brake lights you might want to have a look at the bulbs or the bullit connectors where the wires join, corrosion often gets in and causes a short in the circuit as for the wiper motor they should be in a connector plug and it should just plug in but once again check for corrosion and wiggle wires remember its a series they are none to fond of being awoken from their slumber so she will be on PMT for a few days

Glu was fine when we woke her up and coaxed her back to life