Indoor Motorcycle Storage: A Must for Oklahoma Winters
As the cooler weather draws nearer in Oklahoma, motorcycle season ends, signaling the right time to move your bike indoors. Here are some compelling reasons why indoor storage is a must.
1. Protect Your Motorcycle From Weather Damage
When you’re not planning to ride your motorcycle, it’s wise to store it inside a garage or an indoor storage facility until you’re ready to ride again. Cold temperatures and other winter weather elements can lead to rust accumulation and severe wear on the exterior of your motorcycle. Leaving it unprotected outdoors can lead to damaging rust on your bike’s rims and exterior components, resulting in poor performance later on.
2. Safeguard Your Battery and Engine
Cold weather can have detrimental effects on the engine and battery of your motorcycle. Given the lack of insulation or protection, your motorcycle’s mechanical parts remain vulnerable, just like the exterior. Leaving your bike outdoors throughout the winter likely necessitates various replacements and maintenance before you can ride your bike again. Topping off all fluids before the winter begins can prevent poor fluid circulation in the engine when you restart your bike.
3. Decrease the Risk of Theft
Leaving your bike outdoors and unprotected during winter increases the risk of theft or parts being stolen. Most thieves look for easily accessible possessions. If your motorcycle is securely locked in a garage or storage facility, it becomes a less attractive target.
Oklahoma residents looking for a new motorcycle insurance policy should not hesitate to contact us today at Insurance Source Solutions for a personalized quote.
