I live in North Dakota. From my 2000 ZX-12R, which I bought new, to my current bike, I've always stored my bikes in my shed because I don't have a garage. Sometimes the windchill will be as low as -40 in the winter. The next week the temperature might hit 40 degrees above zero. Big variation in temperature. When I park my bike for the winter, I buy a can of Seafoam, ride to a gas station, dump in half the can of Seafoam, and fill the tank completely full, which prevents rust. When I get home, I take the battery out, take it in the house, and put it on a battery tender until spring. In the spring, I put the battery back in, start the bike and let it run for a while, and then change the oil and filter. I've been doing this for years now and it's always worked out great for me. I should probably also tell you that my current bike is a 2012 ZX-14R. You're probably wondering then, why would I post on here. I look at this site everyday. I have a lot of respect for all of you because of your dedication to the Hayabusa, which is a great motorcycle. You all stick together and help each other out in any way you can. You've earned my respect for that. I've never ridden a Busa, but a few of my friends have had them and they really liked them. Hope you don't mind me lurking around here and giving my 2 cents once in a while. Another thing, in North Dakota in the winter, I don't put the bike cover on anymore. When it gets real cold and then warms up somewhat, I'll lift the cover and my bike has frost all over it. I just leave it off now and no problems.