Garage
Winter Storage
Hibernating your Harley.
Harley-validated
Steps
- Full wash and wax
- Change all fluids (engine, trans, primary)
- Add fuel stabilizer, run for 10 min
- Inflate tires 10% above recommended PSI
- Battery on a tender
- Put it on a lift to take weight off the tires
Safety & cautions
- Never cover a hot bike — melts the cover, scorches paint
- Full tank + Sta-Bil for hibernation (prevents internal rust)
- Battery ALWAYS on a Battery Tender during storage
Average US cost (USD)
- Dowco Guardian premium cover: $130-220
- Battery Tender Plus: $55
- Garage dehumidifier: $180-380
- Garage lift table: $400-900
Quick questions
Can I leave it outside under a cover?
For days, yes. For months, no — humidity + condensation corrode chrome and wiring.
Where to dig deeper
- Dowco Guardian
- Battery Tender
- Sta-Bil