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How would you look after you 503 in the winter if you where me.

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nickjaxe

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Aug 14, 2009
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Location
England
Hi guys...I try to use my dcdi 503 powered trike all year round...but due weather it can be out of action for 2 months a a time,

I don't winter rise it but as I keep it at home on its trailer in my Garage...I run the motor once a month for 10mins to keep things running free and hopefully help keep corrosion at bay getting the CHTs upto temp max RPM 3000..I'm using semi synthetic oil...I'm in the UK and it tends to be damp during our winter,

So am I doing more harm than good the way I use my engine or do you guys think I should carry on as I do.

Nick.
 
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