No, just your run-of-the-mill chain lube. (Having said that, I'm sure
SOMEONE will comment about the BEST chain lube to buy.) [?]

Paul

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On Sat, Oct 25, 2008 at 9:50 AM, Don Simpson <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:

>   When you say "oil the chain" do you mean use chain lube or are you
> referring to something else??
>
> DON SIMPSON
> 93' 750 NIGHTHAWK
> West Central IN
>
>
> > Date: Fri, 24 Oct 2008 04:57:49 -0700
> > Subject: [Nighthawk Lovers] Re: Winterizing Tips
> > From: [EMAIL PROTECTED]
> > To: nighthawk_lovers@googlegroups.com
> >
> >
> > If I'm storing in a garage, is it necessary to take out the battery?
> > I plan on starting it and letting it run for a while every three weeks
> > or so...
> >
> > On Oct 23, 5:51 pm, "Paul LeBoutillier" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
> > wrote:
> > > Hey everyone!
> > >
> > > Time to start talking about winterizing tips!! Below are the tips
> copied
> > > directly from my website. I'm interested to learn what other tips you
> guys
> > > have. And NO CROWING from you "southerners" who don't have to
> winterize! :)
> > >
> > > 1) Oil your chain.
> > > 2) Fill up your gas tank and add sta-bil or some similar product. Take
> the
> > > bike out for a spin for about 10 minutes and let the sta-bil mix with
> the
> > > gas and get into the carburetor bowl. Turn the petcock to off. You can
> drain
> > > the bowls, but with stabilized gas in them, there is not really a need.
> Make
> > > sure the tank is quite full to prevent condensation from forming inside
> and
> > > causing rust.
> > > 3) All gasoline engines should be fogged prior to storage for a period
> > > longer than 30 days. If your bike will run with the air filter out,
> spray
> > > fogging oil into the airbox until the engine dies. That will get the
> oil in
> > > the cylinders really well, also into the manifolds (unless they're
> rubber on
> > > your model?) Another way of doing that is to take out the plugs and fog
> each
> > > cylinder while cranking the engine over a few times. That may be
> preferable.
> > > Put the plugs back in.
> > > 4) Change the oil. Don't leave the old oil in over the winter. It is
> good to
> > > change the filter every other oil change.
> > > 5) Take the battery out and make sure it is filled properly with
> distilled
> > > water. Take it inside out of the elements and put it on the battery
> tender
> > > junior, or charge every 2 weeks. It's fine to leave it in a cool area,
> which
> > > will slow down the discharge rate.
> > > 6) Put the bike on its centerstand.
> > > 7) Clean and wax the painted parts.
> > > 8) Spray any parts that could rust with KEL or some other protectorate
> > > especially if you will be storing outside where humidity, as well as
> > > sweating or condensation could cause rust.
> > > 9) Clean the windshield and use Plexus, or some other Lucite/acrylic
> safe
> > > product. No ammonia and no paper towels.
> > > 10) Use NuVinyl, or some other product that is okay for rubber on all
> the
> > > rubber and vinyl parts. Don't use AmourAll, as it makes rubber brittle.
> > >
> > > Any other tips?
> > >
> > > Paul
> > >
> > >  <http://groups.google.com/group/nighthawk_lovers>
> > > Paul LeBoutillier
> > > Nighthawk Lovers Email Group Admin
> > >
>

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