Updates / latest on Wintering the "Rocket 3 Storm R"

[p1Frigault]

First off - yes - will spend the it's first winter in my garage. whew.
And lots of info out there for Fuel and Battery.
but i need some assurance I don't mess this up.

1 - full tank of gas and add stabilizer - ok - STA-BIL Fuel Stabilize
2 - battery optimizer - ok - Optimate 4 Quad Program.
3 - But what about tires. keep the tires off the concrete floor. should I invest in a set of Paddock stands front and rear? any recommendations for this beast? considering the weight. ?? and the single-sided swingarm?
and what about a center lift - any recommendations and is it ok to leave the bike on the lift all winter.
this looks promising - Let's Roll Standard Motorcycle Lift Jack?
4 - Rust protection - lots of videos with guys spraying the engine etc with something like ACF-50 Anti-Corrosion Spray. is this a good idea. does the Rocket need it.
5 - Cover - seems like a good idea - as long as breathable - prevent condensation -
any insights from the crew - very welcomed.

Thank You and sorry for all the questions. some day I'll be able to answer confidently

 

[Idaho Red Rocket 3]

Fill the tank with either Non ethanol super or go to your local general aviation airport and buy 5 gallons of av-gas. That stuff takes forever to breakdown.

 

[mo8414]

Add the sta-bil to your gas as you said. Using the battery tender is fine. No need to keep the tires off the concrete, they will be fine. Everything on the bike is aluminum, no meed to spray it with anything.

A cover is fine or even a sheet which you can get cheap at the second hand shop. A normal motorcycle lift works fine for raising the bike but again, I wouldn't store it on the lift because it gives the bike an un needed higher chance of being knocked over. Thats about all you need to do. Can do some of the routine maintinance while you are storing it for winter like greasing the rear needle bearing, bleed the brakes, oil change, rear diff oil change.... things like that.