Do I have to put my bike away?
Stellar HDF Member
Joined: Oct 2010
Posts: 2,594
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From: east texas
If the bike is warm, and you want to back it out and fire it up, have at it. The only time you shouldn't start it is if the bike is kept in cold storage and will be returned to cold storage after you get your fix.
Condensation does not occur when a bike is kept in a warm environment, and returned to a warm environment, after said fix.
My bikes have always been kept in a warm place, and I have needed a fix many times during the long winter. While I do agree it is never a good thing to let a bike sit and Idle for long periods, it's harmless to fire it up for a few minuet's if kept warm.
Flame away.
Condensation does not occur when a bike is kept in a warm environment, and returned to a warm environment, after said fix.
My bikes have always been kept in a warm place, and I have needed a fix many times during the long winter. While I do agree it is never a good thing to let a bike sit and Idle for long periods, it's harmless to fire it up for a few minuet's if kept warm.
Flame away.
no flame here , I start all four of mine in the garage/barn all winter, and don't ride them .
I can ride on pretty days (east Texas ) .
so far so good , one is 22 years old , and another is 35 ..don't see it hurting them yet .
also I can ride on pretty days (east texas)
So far a 22 year old , and a 35 year old bike have not cratered
Road Warrior
Joined: Sep 2007
Posts: 1,693
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From: Ontario Canada
Gasoline engines like to reach operating temp. Starting them cold and shutting them off cold while not real harmful is not always the best thing for them. Have you got enough room to maybe practice tight turns in the family room?
Elite HDF Member
Joined: Nov 2006
Posts: 4,525
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From: Wheeling, WV
If the bike is warm, and you want to back it out and fire it up, have at it. The only time you shouldn't start it is if the bike is kept in cold storage and will be returned to cold storage after you get your fix.
Condensation does not occur when a bike is kept in a warm environment, and returned to a warm environment, after said fix.
My bikes have always been kept in a warm place, and I have needed a fix many times during the long winter. While I do agree it is never a good thing to let a bike sit and Idle for long periods, it's harmless to fire it up for a few minuet's if kept warm.
Flame away.
Condensation does not occur when a bike is kept in a warm environment, and returned to a warm environment, after said fix.
My bikes have always been kept in a warm place, and I have needed a fix many times during the long winter. While I do agree it is never a good thing to let a bike sit and Idle for long periods, it's harmless to fire it up for a few minuet's if kept warm.
Flame away.
I'm also able to pull it out & go for a ride on the nicer winter days we have here. 
Tourer
Joined: Jan 2011
Posts: 324
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From: Near Fort Bragg, NC
Enjoy it if you can.
Tourer
Joined: Sep 2011
Posts: 276
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From: Spokane, WA
Every rider needs more than one m/cycle for different occasions.
Many Ural owners spray their rigs w WD40 to help protect against rust/salt, don heated clothing if needed, shift into 2WD when necessary, and enjoy the winter riding.
Many Ural owners spray their rigs w WD40 to help protect against rust/salt, don heated clothing if needed, shift into 2WD when necessary, and enjoy the winter riding.
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Road Warrior
Joined: Jun 2010
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I won't break mine out until temps hit 65 during the day. Nobody has to put there bike away. Mines on a Jack but if we get a warm up during winter and its over 60 I will drop it and take it for a run. Mine is kept in a unheated garage. I do put cloth dryer sheets in the air cleaner and exhaust ends to keep inquiring rodents away.
Tourer
Joined: May 2012
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From: EastCoast
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