New tech tips will be added from time to time. They are intended to help you complete services that you are already competent to perform and not to encourage you to attempt services or modifications that are beyond your ability. Let common sense be your guide. Store your battery out of your machine during cold winter months. Bring it indoors where it can stay warm and out of the elements.
Cold weather can kill even a new battery in just a few months.
Check and grease your trailer wheel bearings during winter downtime. Talk about leaving a bad taste in your mouth. If you don't have a ring compressor, it is possible to use a large zip tie around the piston, over the rings. As you slip the piston into the bore, the zip tie will slide down the piston onto the rod where it can be removed before sliding the cylinder onto the studs. If you look hard, you can probably find lever locking zip ties, so you can re-use them.