Laying up for winter

[essces56]

Has anyone any advice for a decrepit old wimp who can't stand English Winters and is putting the Z under wraps before fleeing the "sceptred isle" for a few months. For example, should the battery be disconnected and if it is will the alarm go off? Or if it isn't will the alarm still go off when it discharges? Any other tips welcome. Thanks.

[R35LEE]

If your putting it in the garage buy a good 'Intelligent' trickle charger

[RafsZed]

I know exactly what you need its called a CTEK battery conditioner, about £35 on ebay, it will keep your battery charged up and in tip top condition, google it, its a great piece of kit, just plug it in and leave it.

[R35LEE]

Ye, C-Tek ones are ok and they have a terminal plug you can fit to the battery so its quick and easy every time you want to store the car

[firemansim]

+1 on the battery conditioner. Also put an extra 20psi in the tyres to stop any flat spots.

[Flex]

Dont leave the handbrake on incase it imprints your discs

[RafsZed]

wash it before it goes away

[R35LEE]

Tell it everything is going to be ok and you will be back soon!

[RafsZed]

Yea see you in the spring baby

[jumping350]

Leave it in gear when you leave handbrake off lol

[Flex]

Remember to take it out of gear when you start it up too

[RafsZed]

Wrap it in a blanket and intall a nice electric fire in the garage.

[M13KYF]

drop the windows if disconnecting the battery

[Richf]

Buy some moth balls and wrap them in a rag and stuff then under the seats and around the spare wheel etc , this will stop mice etc making a home in the car they hate the smell

 

Not sure whether the fuel tank is plastic or metal if its plastic run it low if its metal fill it up

[LRF4N]

Iv heard a few mechanics say cars can develop problems when left lying in a garage. They said start it up every week and take it for a short drive to keep everything moving

[R35LEE]

Seals can contract & perish etc over long periods and when in the cold then when started seals blow etc. Starting periodically helps but not just left running at idol for prolonged periods because the oil pressure stays low which isn't the best for engine wear. Getting a friend to start the car and run it up once a month would be ideal

[Richf]

Starting and letting it run is not good for the car , causes condensation to build up , better just to leave it alone or take it for a drive on a sunny day.

 

Most bikers leave their bikes for 3 or 4 months every year without issue

[Flex]

Starting and letting it run is not good for the car , causes condensation to build up , better just to leave it alone or take it for a drive on a sunny day.

 

Most bikers leave their bikes for 3 or 4 months every year without issue

 

As I do with my bandit