Hoggle2018 Posted October 3, 2018 Share Posted October 3, 2018 I am going to be leaving my bike for approx 3 months without it being ridden, any advice would be gratefully received. It is going to be under cover away from the elements but what else do people advise I do? Disconnect the battery?Thanks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mikestrivens Posted October 3, 2018 Share Posted October 3, 2018 Put on centre stand. Put battery on Optimate conditioner. Go and enjoy holiday or whatever. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted October 3, 2018 Share Posted October 3, 2018 I am going to be leaving my bike for approx 3 months without it being ridden, any advice would be gratefully received. It is going to be under cover away from the elements but what else do people advise I do? Disconnect the battery?Thanks Send me the keys. I will look after it for you. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Slowlycatchymonkey Posted October 3, 2018 Share Posted October 3, 2018 [mention]Speedy23[/mention] are you sure you want to ride his bike it says it’s an N/a Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mikestrivens Posted October 3, 2018 Share Posted October 3, 2018 Ah yes that well known make n/a Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted October 3, 2018 Share Posted October 3, 2018 I am such a good bloke I don't care. Anything to help. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tiggie Posted October 3, 2018 Share Posted October 3, 2018 I'm not sure what age an n/a bike is but if it is old enough to have carbs its worth draining them. If its fuel injected you have nothing to worry about Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Slowlycatchymonkey Posted October 3, 2018 Share Posted October 3, 2018 I am such a good bloke I don't care. Anything to help. Modest too Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted October 3, 2018 Share Posted October 3, 2018 I'm not sure what age an n/a bike is but if it is old enough to have carbs its worth draining them. If its fuel injected you have nothing to worry about .....apart from gummed up injectors. Go on, ask me how I know...... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mikestrivens Posted October 3, 2018 Share Posted October 3, 2018 Some fuel stabiliser would help to stop gummed up injectors Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted October 3, 2018 Share Posted October 3, 2018 I am such a good bloke I don't care. Anything to help. Modest too Modesty, like all other good things, is best taken in moderation...... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tiggie Posted October 3, 2018 Share Posted October 3, 2018 .....apart from gummed up injectors. Go on, ask me how I know...... unlucky!! I'll edit my advice to 'you should be ok if you have injectors but maybe not, Its all in the hands of the winter gods who constantly change the rules" Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Slowlycatchymonkey Posted October 3, 2018 Share Posted October 3, 2018 I hope the winter gods are kinder this winter than the last one! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hoggle2018 Posted October 3, 2018 Author Share Posted October 3, 2018 Some of that seemed helpful, I haven't actually got the bike yet but picking it up sat, it's a fazer.I am pretty excited so please don't tell me I have bought the wrong bike too much my heart can't take it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Slowlycatchymonkey Posted October 3, 2018 Share Posted October 3, 2018 That’s great. Better being seeing some pics of that bike, the rule round here is- pics or it doesn’t exist! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hoggle2018 Posted October 3, 2018 Author Share Posted October 3, 2018 Haha I will post pics on sat,but i will refrain from getting my mug in the shots as much as I can. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mikestrivens Posted October 3, 2018 Share Posted October 3, 2018 nice bike Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mississippi Bullfrog Posted October 3, 2018 Share Posted October 3, 2018 3 months isn't an issue really with the fuel - I've left bikes longer than that with no problems.Inflate the tyres to the right pressure, jack it up so they're off the ground. Give it a good spray with ACF50. If it's indoors fit a maintenance charger on a time switch set to come on for an hour a day. It it's outdoors either use a solar trickle charger or remove the battery and use a mains charger as above. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bonio Posted October 5, 2018 Share Posted October 5, 2018 Is it Saturday yet? Where are the pics?? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted October 5, 2018 Share Posted October 5, 2018 Yeah carved bikes I take the tank and seat off to store in the house along with the battery which goes onto a trickle charger (no power in garage) and I drain the carbs. FI bikes I brim the tank and mix I'm stabiliser. Make sure they go away clean also (I coat on ACF). I also raise both wheels to prevent flat spots (centre stand an an axle stand under the fork legs. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted October 5, 2018 Share Posted October 5, 2018 Get yourself a battery charger that is designed for bikes, and I think you will find that you can't leave it for a full 3 months without riding there will be plenty of good riding days over winter - crisp air, bright sun, clear roads, and a bike that delivers joy.In Greece they have a saying, make a plan and god laughs at you. If you plan to not ride this entire winter, god will laugh at you and make you change your mind with temptation. Go get that sausage sandwich and cuppa in a café as far away as humanly possible to reach. You might need to top the battery up a little before starting up, and a map to get you home depending on the depth and breadth of the temptation. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hoggle2018 Posted October 5, 2018 Author Share Posted October 5, 2018 Ah that's the thing I am out of the country for those 3 months, I could get some one I trust to ride it for me I suppose but I have limited options. Any volunteers? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tiggie Posted October 5, 2018 Share Posted October 5, 2018 https://youtu.be/f091MfIt5p0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hoggle2018 Posted October 6, 2018 Author Share Posted October 6, 2018 Just picked her up. Just picked her up. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Slowlycatchymonkey Posted October 6, 2018 Share Posted October 6, 2018 Lovely You must be pleased as punch (what does that saying mean anyway?!) and going to be squeezing in as many rides as possible before your departure! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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