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You only drain the oil for extreme long term storage (years). What the manual says is to install "new" oil and run it for a few minutes, then shut-down the engine. Then loosen the rocker arms to allow the valves to close. I would only loosen the rocker arms if I was going for a few years storage...

Yes I know YOU drive your Deuce, but for those who like to store it through winter my suggestions are mostly from the military's own manual for long term storage.

Yep. The best thing for long term storage, especially in winter is of course to treat the fuel. Let the engine run until the treated fuel goes through the whole system then shut it down. The next thing to do is remove the injectors and pour some good oil down each hole. Replace the injectors but...

Canvas tarps are fare superior to PVC in strength, but the elements destroy them pretty fast. Especially here in the wet Pacific Northwest. I had one that only lasted two years then "rotted" away. I suppose you can put on one of those additives that helps preserve the canvas, but I have found...