Rather than put the bike in cold storage, whats a reasonable interval to fire 'er up/take a ride/put 'er on the trickler. My options are: kiss my brother in law's *** for a spot in his garage (10 miles away) or get a decent sized shed and ride/crank it whenever possible over the winter.

I'll fill out my signature with everything you wanna know when I'm good and ready. (o6 1200xlc silver stock)

 

I ride whenever possible here in Western PA. But that can be few and far between at times. I usually just light her up every two weeks or so if I can't go for a spin. I'll let her run long enough until she reaches operating temps so any and all condensation will evaporate. Also be sure to fill the gas tank every time you store it prolonged. More gas in the tank will allow for less moisture builup... or so I heard. Makes sense to me. I never used a battery tender and never had any probs. If I know I won't start the bike or ride for months, which really doesn't happen, I'd remove the battery and take it in the house.

 

i have a tender charger, witha hookup that stays on the battery and you just plug it in. i figure charge the battery at least once a month. As others said start and warm it up once in while and ride when poss

 

I have beeen told that starting a bike without riding and leaving it running to charge it stresses engine. Something about oil pump and flow through engine. There are gas stabilizers that can be added and some kind of a trickle battery charger, tender. Stuff socks in mufflers, wifes panty hose over air cleaner.
Actually, parking the sled in the living room really will make it a topic of discussion.
Soon as rain breaks plan on heading to Alleghany forest for some sweet riding.

 

I have the same problem and looks like I to go to Home Depot for a shed, I'm looking at the vinyl I put one up last year at work but $1200.

 

40 x 60 metal workshop.
fire 'er up and practise my slow turns.

 

sooooo- you dont keep your wheel in a garage now??

either way- i dont 'store' my bike.... i ride it year round, weather permitting. i wont take it out if its raining (but if i get caught in it, oh well), snow or ice. thats about it.... cold doesnt bother me.

 

Down here in the deep south, because of the humidity, we have a problem with condensation when storing a bike in a shed or garage. To help limit the condensation I use a cover and put a low watt light under it. Puts off just enough heat to limit the condensation.
Also, when I would work out of town for extended periods of time and wanted to take my bike with me, I would rent a storage unit close to my hotel or office. Only needed a 5'x10', so it wasn't too expensive.

 

I'm about 20 miles south of Gettysburg and last winter I would ride anytime the roads were clear and the temp was above thirty. The colder it was the shorter my runs. I also use heated gloves as well.

 

My rule is if i cant wash the bike after riding it in the winter i won't get it out. I have seen what that dusty road salt can do to chrome! Besides, i am a diehard snowmobiler anyways and pray for snow.