Riding CSC TT250 Through Winter, Any Suggestions On Winterizing?

BitcoinDood · 10-17-2018, 08:39 PM

So I had a blast on the CSC TT250 all summer long and I just can't justify putting it away. I'm thinking about riding it through the winter. I live in Buffalo NY and we get some pretty severe weather during the winter months. Really cold, and lots of snow. Luckily I only work about 10 blocks from my house.

Today was one of the first cold days we had, in the high 30's with sleet and rain. When I went to start the bike, for the first time ever I had a bit of time getting it started. Got me thinking about winterizing it for the coming crappy weather.

I'm still running the stock battery. Is there a better battery for this bike? Would it be worth it to change it? Anyone have any issues with dead batteries in the winter or extreme cold running the stock one?

I'm doing an oil change this weekend, and thinking I'd change out the spark plug too. I'm still running the stock plug. Any suggestions on the best plug for this bike?

I just put some new Shinko tires on too. Hoping they work out good in the snow. Anyone have any other suggestions for winterizing the bike and getting through the winter with as few a problems as possible?

wheelbender6 · 10-17-2018, 09:10 PM

One of those universal windshields that connects to your mirror mounts will help.

Sullybiker · 10-17-2018, 09:25 PM

I took mine out over winter a few times. The bike holds up well, but lots of ACF50 or wd40 pn the metal bits to ward off corrosion. The wheels and spoke nipples were pretty bad but they are cheap to replace. It's a good bike.

You will need choke to get her going on the coldest mornings, but not too much.

Weldangrind · 10-18-2018, 11:09 AM

It might be wise to bump up the slow jet size a bit, to helps with cold starts.

Red Hawk · 10-18-2018, 11:51 AM

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timcosby · 10-18-2018, 07:31 PM

i ride all winter and i bet jerryhawk250 does too!

**JerryHawk250** · 10-18-2018, 08:05 PM

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Originally Posted by timcosby

i ride all winter and i bet jerryhawk250 does too!

Me too!

what's winter?

culcune · 10-18-2018, 08:09 PM

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Originally Posted by Sullybiker

I took mine out over winter a few times.

I was going to suggest Sullybiker because I recalled him posting about his winter commutes, on a TT, no less, but Sully already beat me here!

roundhouse · 10-18-2018, 08:27 PM

My bike has been the same since I got it and got the crab tuned and all. No probs in the winter other than it takes a while to warm up and i baby it until it warms up.

rojo_grande · 10-18-2018, 10:40 PM

I just got these for my winter riding. They fit over hand guards. I swap them out between the TT and RX in about 10 seconds.

https://www.ebay.com/itm/OBR-ADV-Gea...53.m2749.l2649

Also got a dual pane shield for my helmet. Heavy liners for pants and jacket. heated gloves.

timcosby · 10-19-2018, 12:38 AM

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Originally Posted by JerryHawk250

Me too!

what's winter?

thats when it gets cold for 2 days then warms back up to 80!

BitcoinDood · 10-19-2018, 12:51 AM

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Originally Posted by Sullybiker

I took mine out over winter a few times. The bike holds up well, but lots of ACF50 or wd40 pn the metal bits to ward off corrosion. The wheels and spoke nipples were pretty bad but they are cheap to replace. It's a good bike.

You will need choke to get her going on the coldest mornings, but not too much.

Good idea with the WD40, they put a lot of salt on the roads here. I figured that out with the choke this morning. It was really cold, snow on the roofs, and I put it on full choke and she started right up.

BitcoinDood · 10-19-2018, 12:53 AM

That would be nice. A luxury I probably can't afford right now though. I just ordered some new leather thinsulate gloves. Hoping that does the trick.

BitcoinDood · 10-19-2018, 12:58 AM

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Originally Posted by rojo_grande

I just got these for my winter riding. They fit over hand guards. I swap them out between the TT and RX in about 10 seconds.

https://www.ebay.com/itm/OBR-ADV-Gea...53.m2749.l2649

Also got a dual pane shield for my helmet. Heavy liners for pants and jacket. heated gloves.

Those grip mittens are awesome. I'll look into those. I was actually looking at them in white cotton earlier this year for a desert ride I was thinking about taking over the summer.

roundhouse · 10-19-2018, 10:50 AM

Nice find rojo grande. My gloves are mediocre at best. Easy to switch between bikes?

10-17-2018, 08:39 PM	#1
BitcoinDood Join Date: May 2018 Location: Buffalo NY Posts: 86	Riding CSC TT250 Through Winter, Any Suggestions On Winterizing? So I had a blast on the CSC TT250 all summer long and I just can't justify putting it away. I'm thinking about riding it through the winter. I live in Buffalo NY and we get some pretty severe weather during the winter months. Really cold, and lots of snow. Luckily I only work about 10 blocks from my house. Today was one of the first cold days we had, in the high 30's with sleet and rain. When I went to start the bike, for the first time ever I had a bit of time getting it started. Got me thinking about winterizing it for the coming crappy weather. I'm still running the stock battery. Is there a better battery for this bike? Would it be worth it to change it? Anyone have any issues with dead batteries in the winter or extreme cold running the stock one? I'm doing an oil change this weekend, and thinking I'd change out the spark plug too. I'm still running the stock plug. Any suggestions on the best plug for this bike? I just put some new Shinko tires on too. Hoping they work out good in the snow. Anyone have any other suggestions for winterizing the bike and getting through the winter with as few a problems as possible? __________________ 2018 CSC TT 250 Suzuki DR 650 2003 Honda Shadow 750 (sold and I miss it)
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10-17-2018, 09:10 PM	#2
wheelbender6 Join Date: May 2015 Location: Houston area Posts: 1,902	One of those universal windshields that connects to your mirror mounts will help. __________________ "Its not WHAT you ride; its THAT you ride"
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Weldangrind Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Sardis, BC, Canada Posts: 25,977	It might be wise to bump up the slow jet size a bit, to helps with cold starts. __________________ Weldangrind "I figure I'm well-prepared for coping with a bike that comes from the factory with unresolved issues and that rewards the self-reliant owner." - Buccaneer
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10-18-2018, 07:31 PM	#6
timcosby Join Date: Nov 2016 Location: robertsdale alabama usa Posts: 1,007	i ride all winter and i bet jerryhawk250 does too! __________________ 1991 harley heritage softail classic 2016 hawk kaw h1 400 tripple 13' long chopper in progress 2009 johnny pag bar hog 2004 hd electra glide ultra classic shriner edition 1997 harley davidson 1200 sportster 1972 harley davidson amf sx250
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10-17-2018, 09:25 PM	#3
Sullybiker Join Date: Dec 2016 Location: Western PA Posts: 363	I took mine out over winter a few times. The bike holds up well, but lots of ACF50 or wd40 pn the metal bits to ward off corrosion. The wheels and spoke nipples were pretty bad but they are cheap to replace. It's a good bike. You will need choke to get her going on the coldest mornings, but not too much.
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10-18-2018, 08:27 PM	#9
roundhouse Join Date: Sep 2017 Location: N Texas Posts: 706	My bike has been the same since I got it and got the crab tuned and all. No probs in the winter other than it takes a while to warm up and i baby it until it warms up.
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10-18-2018, 10:40 PM	#10
rojo_grande Join Date: Jun 2015 Location: Weston, CO & Sangre de Cristos Posts: 240	I just got these for my winter riding. They fit over hand guards. I swap them out between the TT and RX in about 10 seconds. https://www.ebay.com/itm/OBR-ADV-Gea...53.m2749.l2649 Also got a dual pane shield for my helmet. Heavy liners for pants and jacket. heated gloves. __________________ '15 RX3 (Rojo's) '15 RX3 (marzhere's) '16 TT250
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10-19-2018, 12:53 AM	#13
BitcoinDood Join Date: May 2018 Location: Buffalo NY Posts: 86	That would be nice. A luxury I probably can't afford right now though. I just ordered some new leather thinsulate gloves. Hoping that does the trick. __________________ 2018 CSC TT 250 Suzuki DR 650 2003 Honda Shadow 750 (sold and I miss it)
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10-19-2018, 10:50 AM	#15
roundhouse Join Date: Sep 2017 Location: N Texas Posts: 706	Nice find rojo grande. My gloves are mediocre at best. Easy to switch between bikes?
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