56º North December 2017 | Page 44

Here's a few handy tips For puttig your bike into hibernation over the winter

(Bennetts)

1, Get it off the ground

Tyres don’t like to be left with all the bike’s weight on them for a long period of time as this can cause flat spots so if possible suspend your bike off the ground on paddock stands. If this isn’t possible put a layer of old carpet between the tyre and the cold concrete floor of the garage and remember to rotate the wheels every few weeks.