I've winterized my bikes the same way every year.
1. Fill the tank, with stabilizer added.
2. Disconnect the battery.
3. Scrub the bike clean (including under plastics, wheel rims, chain, etc)
4. Store in a heated (ideally) garage under breathable bike cover.
Before I ride each year.....
1. Charge the battery, reconnect it.
2. Lube the chain, and warm the engine really well.
3. Oil Change.
4. Ride.
My bike advice......Doing a "simple" winterization ain't gonna add/remove life from your bike. Be strict about regular maintenance and how you ride, and the bike will be fine for a long time.
PS. I forgive you for being an Oilers fan. No hard feelings.
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