Haul Bikes, based in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, provides motorcycle shipping services for individuals and businesses throughout the country. Transporting motorcycles since 1988, Haul Bikes uses a specialty shipping system to protect bikes from damage or wear.
If you’ve had your motorcycle stored away for the winter, or just sitting idle at the side of the house, there are steps you’ll want to take to get it into proper driving shape. First, clean out the fuel system. Part of the gas mixture can evaporate if a bike sits idle for several months, leaving behind varnish that can clog the system. Get rid of any remaining gas, and clean out the residue before refueling.
The second biggest problem for bikes that have been sitting idle for a while is a dead battery. The American Motorcyclist Association recommends adding distilled water to cells that may need it, and then putting the battery on a trickle charger. Use a hydrometer to determine when the battery is ready. Before you head out, also be sure to check your tires, brakes and brake fluid, and air filter, and oil up the chain.
