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MikeN02 · 09-04-2010, 02:15 PM

I know that some of you guys up north put away the bikes when winter comes along but down here it doesn't snow so I ride all year long.

Now I'm wondering since I'm in repair phase of my bike I haven't rode it for about a month. How long is the tire good for since I don't have a front stand?

Heard that you should put the bike on the stand if it's going to be in storage for a long time since it'll create flat spots on your tire.

**Uno979** · 09-04-2010, 02:40 PM

I got one for you Mike..

Since your bike isn't going to be in disrepair for say another 6 months, you can take a few things in consideration. A car is much heavier so your likely to get flat spots much faster. The bike is lighter so it will take longer with medium to low air. If you air your tires up to say 50psi + but do not exceed the maximum psi according to the TIRE, not the manual. Why? because your not going to be ridding it!!

The maximum psi, or slightly less, will keep the tires from creating an apparent flat spot and will hold the weight well enough. My family has done this for say 40 years and never an issue. Keep in mind after your repairs are made to correct the tire pressure before ridding.

If you have stands then yes use them. Get your moneys worth regardless..

fz6rwolf · 09-05-2010, 06:08 AM

I've always just aired tires slightly more than normal, throw cover over since no garage, try to ride few miles each month when temp is tolerable and no ice and never had a problem.

**CDN6R** · 09-05-2010, 06:40 AM

I guess Mike that you would consider that I live on the Canadian Tundra

So I will tell you what I do for winter. I don't ride my bike at all, I just make sure that the tires are properly inflated,fill up the gas tank and Sta-Bil and one or twice a week move the bike around. I should probably put a little oil in the cylinders though. Laurie

creggur · 09-05-2010, 06:55 AM

Uno979 is dead-on. Inflate the tires to the max psi on the sidewall and they'll be fine. At that pressure the bike doesn't weigh enough to flat spot the tires at all...

09-04-2010, 02:15 PM	#1 (permalink)
MikeN02 Senior Member Bike: 07 YZF R6 Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Orlando, FL Posts: 1,964 Thanks: 276 Thanked 326 Times in 212 Posts	Bike Storage, Wheels good for how long? I know that some of you guys up north put away the bikes when winter comes along but down here it doesn't snow so I ride all year long. Now I'm wondering since I'm in repair phase of my bike I haven't rode it for about a month. How long is the tire good for since I don't have a front stand? Heard that you should put the bike on the stand if it's going to be in storage for a long time since it'll create flat spots on your tire. __________________ RIP 07/31/10

09-04-2010, 02:40 PM	#2 (permalink)
Uno979 Senior Member Bike: 2009 Cadmium Yellow FZ6R and 1980 Honda CM400A with 1152miles. Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Bossier City, LA Posts: 1,419 Thanks: 170 Thanked 323 Times in 234 Posts	I got one for you Mike.. Since your bike isn't going to be in disrepair for say another 6 months, you can take a few things in consideration. A car is much heavier so your likely to get flat spots much faster. The bike is lighter so it will take longer with medium to low air. If you air your tires up to say 50psi + but do not exceed the maximum psi according to the TIRE, not the manual. Why? because your not going to be ridding it!! The maximum psi, or slightly less, will keep the tires from creating an apparent flat spot and will hold the weight well enough. My family has done this for say 40 years and never an issue. Keep in mind after your repairs are made to correct the tire pressure before ridding. If you have stands then yes use them. Get your moneys worth regardless.. __________________ 2009 Cadmium Yellow FZ6R// T-Rex Frame Sliders// Gorilla 7017 Alarm System// Fieldsheer Expander saddle bags// Double Bubble FZ6R clear windshield painted black inside// Dunstan Graffix SUN YELLOW wheel stripes// bad attitude JK// ProGrip 719-yellow // Pazzo shorties Black with Gold dial // Moto Trek Motocentric Tail bag // Modded exhaust // More to come.

09-05-2010, 06:08 AM	#3 (permalink)
fz6rwolf Senior Member Bike: FZ6R Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Rhode Island Posts: 504 Thanks: 41 Thanked 33 Times in 24 Posts	I've always just aired tires slightly more than normal, throw cover over since no garage, try to ride few miles each month when temp is tolerable and no ice and never had a problem. __________________ "Be nice, until it's time not to be nice" (Roadhouse) Cortech saddlebags, tank bag, decals removed. Someday hardcase bags, aftermarket touring windshield to be light sport-tourer. Ride whenever you can, it's better therapy than medications!!!

09-05-2010, 06:55 AM	#5 (permalink)
creggur Senior Member Bike: FZ6R / VFR800 Interceptor Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Jacksonville, Fl. Posts: 285 Thanks: 34 Thanked 111 Times in 56 Posts	Uno979 is dead-on. Inflate the tires to the max psi on the sidewall and they'll be fine. At that pressure the bike doesn't weigh enough to flat spot the tires at all... __________________ Mine: Alice, a 2007 Honda VFR800 Interceptor. Crimson Tide Red - Fender Eliminated - Standard Seat Eliminated (Sargent On Board) - Pillion Pegs and Handles Eliminated - Chicken Strips (almost) Eliminated (there are no curves here). Wife's: 2009 FZ6R - Pearl and Pink Roaring Toyz Lowering Kit and Sidestand - Pink Reflective Wheel Stripes.

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09-05-2010, 06:40 AM	#4 (permalink)
CDN6R Senior Member Bike: 09 FZ6R Yellow Join Date: May 2010 Location: Nova Scotia Posts: 964 Thanks: 328 Thanked 201 Times in 143 Posts	I guess Mike that you would consider that I live on the Canadian Tundra So I will tell you what I do for winter. I don't ride my bike at all, I just make sure that the tires are properly inflated,fill up the gas tank and Sta-Bil and one or twice a week move the bike around. I should probably put a little oil in the cylinders though. Laurie

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