Short Rides?
08-23-2010 | 08:40 AM
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From: LI, NY
Better shorts runs every day then letting it sit. Just do oil changes at shorter intervals.
Also try to get longer ride in on the weekend.
08-23-2010 | 10:41 AM
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From: Fort Worth, TX
08-23-2010 | 11:53 AM
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From: East Coast
Change the oil more often than the recommended schedule.
08-23-2010 | 02:39 PM
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From: NJ
Thanks all. Great advice. Once the rain stops here I am taking the "long way" to and from.
08-23-2010 | 05:52 PM
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From: NJ
Besides oil temp, engine moisture, etc. does it affect the battery?
08-23-2010 | 07:26 PM
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From: along the shore of Mishigami
Your battery isn't getting the charge it needs after minimum two starts. You only giving the battery a "surface" charge. Get yourself a smart battery tender and use it daily if you don't get the longer rides in.
08-23-2010 | 07:30 PM
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From: Upstate NY
Take the long way but not for the bike, do it for your self!
08-23-2010 | 07:46 PM
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From: Windsor Ontario
I wouldn't let a short ride to work stop me from riding my bike. Keep your bike on a battery tender. On the weekend take it for a longer ride if you can. You probably don't need to worry about engine moisture until the weather gets cooler anyways.
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