General checklist and what it costs
Motorcycle winter storage
A bike needs less room than a car but the same care: clean, fueled, charged and covered. This is general advice. Follow your owner’s manual where it says something different.
A general checklist
Wash and dry it
Remove salt, dirt and bugs. Dry the chain and the metal parts.
Fuel
A full tank with a fuel stabilizer is the common advice for storage longer than about a month (CAA, Canadian Tire, for cars). Check your manual for how to treat the fuel system.
Oil and filter
Fresh oil before long storage is the common advice for cars. Check the manual for your bike.
Battery
Use a battery tender or remove the battery and keep it charged. Do not leave it to go flat.
Tires
Set the pressure. A centre stand or paddock stand takes the weight off the tires, if your bike can use one.
Cover
A breathable cover, indoors if you can. Not plastic sheeting.
Rodents
Block exhaust openings and use repellents, and note each plug you fit.
What it costs
Indoor winter storage for a motorcycle.
| Item | Starting price |
|---|---|
| Toronto & GTA: motorcycle winter storage | from $450 per winter |
| Ottawa: motorcycle winter storage | from $400 per winter |
| Hamilton: motorcycle winter storage | from $400 per winter |
| London: motorcycle winter storage | from $375 per winter |
| Kitchener-Waterloo: motorcycle winter storage | from $400 per winter |
| Montreal: motorcycle winter storage | from $350 per winter |
| Vancouver: motorcycle winter storage | from $350 per winter |
| Calgary: motorcycle winter storage | from $400 per winter |
| Edmonton: motorcycle winter storage | from $450 per winter |
| Winnipeg: motorcycle winter storage | from $300 per winter |
Starting prices in CAD before tax, from published storage rates and market estimates, October 2026. The facility, your car and the dates set the final price.
Registration and insurance for bikes
- Quebec: a motorcycle has to go on remisage by September 30 for a partial refund of the registration fee. source
- Manitoba: MPI motorcycle coverage runs all year, but the premium is based on the May 1 to September 30 season. source
Other provinces differ. Ask your insurer.
More
- Motorcycle storage How we find a spot for a bike.
- Winter checklist for cars Many steps overlap.
Tell us about your car. We find the spot.
Storage type, car, city and how long. We check what is open near you and reply by email with options and prices.