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Feb 20, 2008 | 09:15 PM

carlo

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Battery Drain

My bikes are kept in a garage with a concrete floor. I have a rubber mat under the kick stand to keep the bike from grounding out to the floor. I think it keeps my battery from discharging quicker in winter storage. I also keep a tender on it and start it up when the temps are above 40F Any one keep there bike off ground. Jack, plywood ,rubber mat just like to no opinions.

Feb 20, 2008 | 09:18 PM

valveguide

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RE: Battery Drain

I put the bike on a bike lift , for the tires sake though.

I wish I could put the RV up like that, more expensive tires on that ride .

Feb 20, 2008 | 09:39 PM

PigInaBlanket

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RE: Battery Drain

Mine is in the garage with the kickstand against the concrete floor. The myth about a battery discharging quicker when stored on concrete is bull now. Back in the olden days it may have been true but the way battery cases are made now it makes no difference.