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macafly 02-05-2016 05:00 PM

She's on the cold, hard concrete floor with stabil in a full gas tank and a periodic battery tender. Didn't even bother to cover this year. I've been meaning to ride on nicer days and even have a heated vest, but never got around to it. Didn't get around to changing the oil before winter, either.
I'm a bad, bad daddy for ignoring her so.

Bluraven 02-05-2016 05:02 PM

Mine always stays parked in my garage which has a "RaceTech" type flooring.

Other than needing to move it around I don't understand why anyone would store it on a jack or stand.

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Chicago Ken 02-05-2016 05:30 PM

I think several people are worried about flat spotting the tires. Hence the reason for keeping the bike on a lift or matt. I usually put five extra pounds of air in the tires & air then down for the season. I do the same when I store the car for the winter. Just add 10 more pounds of air. No reason to jack it up.

Bluraven 02-05-2016 06:39 PM


Originally Posted by Chicago Ken (Post 14812042)
I think several people are worried about flat spotting the tires.

I've heard the term "flat spot" before but I've never known of anyone who has experienced it.

eeyore 02-05-2016 07:18 PM


Originally Posted by StoneyFatBoy (Post 14811071)
What do you keep your bike on during the winter ?

My mind!

TSheff 02-05-2016 07:21 PM

The tires, in the shop or going down the road. We have ice in our glasses not on the roads.

OldEnuf2NoBtr 02-05-2016 10:04 PM

On a battery tender so I'm not anal about the bike! :icon_nic:

maydaymike 02-06-2016 07:46 AM

Mine spends the winter the same way it does the rest of the year... on the dirt floor under the carport with the other two bikes.

Iceman24 02-06-2016 07:47 AM

Both bikes winterized, cleaned and covered:

1. Street Glide's up on jack.
2. Sportster sits on floor/two anti-static carpet remnants.

TwiZted Biker 02-06-2016 12:46 PM

Anyone leaves a bike up in the air on a jack long term is an idiot, Mr Murphy will come visit you one day.


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