Winter storage
10-21-2015 | 12:54 PM
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Road Warrior
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Winter storage
How important is it to store your bike with the tires elevated off of the ground.
10-21-2015 | 01:54 PM
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It's not. That's just one of the things that **** people think they need to do.
10-21-2015 | 02:21 PM
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OldEnuf2NoBtr
It's not. That's just one of the things that **** people think they need to do.
+1, my bike is almost 11 years old and during the winter it is parked on a cement floor in my garage and I haven't had any issues yet.
10-21-2015 | 03:41 PM
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From: Ft.Worth, Texas
Winter storage? Whats that ??
10-21-2015 | 08:00 PM
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From: Florida
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OldEnuf2NoBtr
It's not. That's just one of the things that **** people think they need to do.
Perfect answer! LOL, however we just moved from MN to FL.....no more worries about storage or flat spots on tires.
10-21-2015 | 08:24 PM
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From: Southeast Michigan 15 Minutes East Of Hell
Well ...depending on how much moisture/humidity you have in the air in your tires, there is a possibility that they could freeze and not thaw before your first spring ride yielding a most uncomfortable ride. However, after the first stop for a "refreshment" the "problem" will correct itself. Trust me. Would I lie to you.
10-22-2015 | 01:18 AM
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From: so cal
I have a lift, like prob most people. I would store it up on the lift, a little off the ground. Thats what Im gonna do.
10-22-2015 | 04:47 AM
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sponger
I have a lift, like prob most people. I would store it up on the lift, a little off the ground. Thats what Im gonna do.
When you lift the rear tire off the ground, the belt becomes stretched over a period of time because of the constant tension on it.
Replacing 2 tires is less expensive than replacing 1 belt.
10-22-2015 | 09:47 AM
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sponger
I have a lift, like prob most people. I would store it up on the lift, a little off the ground. Thats what Im gonna do.
Most people are NOT storing their bikes up on their lifts or jacks. It's not necessary. Really!
10-22-2015 | 06:21 PM
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From: Central Florida
I plan to move mine a few inches every week or 2.