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Not riding for a couple of months,, should I do anything special to store bike??

  • careyman
    careyman
    10 years ago

    Simple enough question... as I am having an ankle surgery in a week and will be off my feet for around 8 weeks (hopefully no more..but maybe).. would you guys reccomend doing anything special to leave the bike in good nick? full tank of fuel?? addative to fuel???trickle charger etc etc??

    Cheers

  • FLHuTChU
    FLHuTChU
    10 years ago

    Just give it a kiss goodbye for a while and put it under a blankie. I have regularly left mine for 3 months at a time and Tigger just fires right up!

    P.S. good luck with the surgery.

  • Big Steve
    Big Steve
    10 years ago
    Maybe invest in a trickle charger

    (or park it at my place)
  • Harry28
    Harry28
    10 years ago

    Just the trickle charger for 8 weeks, Fuel will be fine after 8 weeks,  My XR sat for 6-7 months just changed the fuel and brmm. Didn't throw the fuel away though, the victa drank that. I'm not sure it goes off like you hear it does??

    Good luck with the ankle they can be a pain. Important bit of the anatomy them.

  • Wimbo
    Wimbo
    10 years ago
    What the boys said mate. Good luck with the ankle.
  • Steve L
    Steve L
    10 years ago
    fuel stabiliser isn't that expensive if you're worried about it and good luck with the surgery
  • paulybronco
    paulybronco
    10 years ago

    Good luck with the ankle mate

  • careyman
    careyman
    10 years ago
    Thanks fellas
  • dezzas
    dezzas
    10 years ago
    Perhaps be weary of the difference between trickle charger and one that goes into float (maintenance mode).... research them before the buy....
  • Spook
    Spook
    10 years ago

    Good advice re the charge and maintain units mate. Projecta make a goodie (I have three) and one can purchase online for $50. All the best for the surgery.

  • Tim S.G.
    Tim S.G.
    10 years ago

    Fill the tank to stop any condensation .

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