hey guys
i'm going to be leaving sydney for singapore in less than 2 weeks time and i'm wondering if anybody can offer any tips for motorcycle long term storage (around 4 months)?
heard and read bits of tips here and there like spraying wd40 on parts that are likely to corrode, propping the bike up on the centre stand and using blocks of wood to lift the tires off the ground, etc...
anything else i should be considering?
cover it. off ur petrol to off.
wat bike?
Originally posted by skeujin:wat bike?
2005 honda deauville
four stroker no big deal for 2 weeks.
your bike is mostly plastic so i dont know which parts you expect to corrode. but hey doesnt hurt to lubricate your bike if you see fit.
main things for you to do -
disconnect your battery terminals. and
drain the fuel from yr carbs with the fuel cock turned to off. best to drain yr tank too if yr not lazy.
Originally posted by skeujin:four stroker no big deal for 2 weeks.
your bike is mostly plastic so i dont know which parts you expect to corrode. but hey doesnt hurt to lubricate your bike if you see fit.
main things for you to do -
disconnect your battery terminals. and
drain the fuel from yr carbs with the fuel cock turned to off. best to drain yr tank too if yr not lazy.
thanks for the info (:
edit: i'll be leaving for singapore in 2 weeks but i wouldn't be back in sydney for another 4 months.
ah i think i misread yr post as in you will be leaving your bike for 2 weeks.
for 4 mths. you might wana consult your owners manual. for more details. i belive some of them even advise on pouring a little engine oil into the spark plug holes (jus a tiny capful) this will help lub the black and keep yr piston rings from drying out and sticking. pls use very little or u will have a hell of a time starting your bike and get carbon build up after.
also prop your bike on its mainstand (supposed to eliminate stress on the suspensions and warping of tyres) and cable tie your clutch lever to your handle. this will prevent the cluch plates from sticking.
and for 4mths i hope u have a secure parking area like a locked garage. a stationary bike will attract theives.
Originally posted by skeujin:ah i think i misread yr post as in you will be leaving your bike for 2 weeks.
for 4 mths. you might wana consult your owners manual. for more details. i belive some of them even advise on pouring a little engine oil into the spark plug holes (jus a tiny capful) this will help lub the black and keep yr piston rings from drying out and sticking. pls use very little or u will have a hell of a time starting your bike and get carbon build up after.
also prop your bike on its mainstand (supposed to eliminate stress on the suspensions and warping of tyres) and cable tie your clutch lever to your handle. this will prevent the cluch plates from sticking.
and for 4mths i hope u have a secure parking area like a locked garage. a stationary bike will attract theives.
thanks ^^
the clutch one is helpful
try to get a loan from the bank, and use your bike as a guarantee.
than pay back the loan when you come back for your bike.
A friend of mine from MN USA has a ball like thingy. What it does was have the bike in the centre of that transparent ball, pumped up with air but suck out the moisture.
Dont think Sydney will need that kind of contraptions.