[Noah930]

I used to fill the tank and add Stabil. Ran the motor for a few minutes just make sure the carbs were filled with the mixture, as well. I didn't want to leave the tank empty, for fear of rust forming on the inside. Take that for whatever it's worth.

I also fogged the cylinders with a couple cc's of motor oil, then turned the crank to try to get it to coat the bores. I would spray/wipe metal parts (frame, bolts) with WD40 to try to prevent rust, as well. The one winter I didn't do it in New England, I wound up with a dusting or rust in a couple places.

I changed the oil with some cheapo stuff, then changed it again in the spring with good stuff. That might have been overkill. But I never left the previous season's oil sitting over the winter.

Otherwise, like javadog recommended: Covered the intakes and muffler tip with a plastic bag to keep rodents out. I didn't always have wheel stands, so I hyperinflated the tires to prevent flat-spotting. Battery was removed and kept on a trickle charger.