There might be a thread like this already, I apologize if so.

I have found some good information from google. However I would like to hear some tips what you guys and girls use to do to your bike when storing it over winter, since we are all here with the same model!

I just got my first bike this fall (2005 XTX) and will prepare it for the winterstorage which will last some 4-5 months. It will be stored fairly warm, between 5�-10�C. However I have some questions!

What I'm the most concerned about is what to do with the oil. The previous owner changed the oil in June this year and the bike hasn't been run since September. Is it OK to leave it like that after a warm-up, should I change the oil, or should I just oil the cylinderwalls?

Also, is there any important bits and pieces I should cover with WD-40/CRC556?
Is it OK to remove the battery and do the charging at home? I won't be able to have one of those battery tenders connected at the storageplace.

I will top up the fuel this week and lubricate the chain, and I also got a good cover for it.

Thanks in advance!