Any advantage to getting her off the concrete for winter storage?
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Any advantage to getting her off the concrete for winter storage?
Just had ear surgery and am going to need to be off the machine for 3 months...which sucks because I rode through the winter last year in MD.
Anyway, got the stabilize, batttery tender, sheet and she is all waxed. Is there any advantage to rolling her onto plywood or something else (?) in between the tires and the concret floor of my man cave?
I have read here that I should move her once a month to prevent flat spots.
All advise appreciated.
Benny
Anyway, got the stabilize, batttery tender, sheet and she is all waxed. Is there any advantage to rolling her onto plywood or something else (?) in between the tires and the concret floor of my man cave?
I have read here that I should move her once a month to prevent flat spots.
All advise appreciated.
Benny
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Years ago I read on one of the forums that leaving your jiffy stand in contact with concrete, for long periods of time, will cause the metal parts of the bike to rust faster, due to some type of electro some thing or other process.
I'm fairly sure that makes no sense but to be on the safe side I have a piece of rubber under my stand while it is parked in the garage.
Tom
I'm fairly sure that makes no sense but to be on the safe side I have a piece of rubber under my stand while it is parked in the garage.
Tom
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From: brockton ma
Years ago I read on one of the forums that leaving your jiffy stand in contact with concrete, for long periods of time, will cause the metal parts of the bike to rust faster, due to some type of electro some thing or other process.
I'm fairly sure that makes no sense but to be on the safe side I have a piece of rubber under my stand while it is parked in the garage.
Tom
I'm fairly sure that makes no sense but to be on the safe side I have a piece of rubber under my stand while it is parked in the garage.
Tom
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From: Punta Gorda,FL
There was a thread here talking about if you park you bike on concrete that the kickstand will allow the battery to drain, I searched for it but could not find it. If that is the case then you might want to hang your bike from the rafters or something.....
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I've always placed tires on plywood and rolled bike at least once a month.
I don't know if it matters anymore just an old habit.
I don't know if it matters anymore just an old habit.
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My bike sets in my unheated garage for probably 5 months. Jiffy stand on the concrete, battery tender on, tires on the concrete and bike is uncovered. First warm day, the bike comes out, no rust spots and no flat spots on tires. Quick swipe with a swiffer duster and I'm good to go.
