YZ250 Posted October 20, 2014 Report Share Posted October 20, 2014 When storing your motorcycle through the winter months, what is the best way to avoid developing flat spots on your tires? Do you suggest over inflating the tires? Any suggestions? Thanks in advance! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zx3vfr Posted October 20, 2014 Report Share Posted October 20, 2014 Kawasaki Owners Manual states: Reduce air pressure by 20% and lifting both wheels off the ground or Reduce air pressure by 20% and placing boards under the tires to avoid moisture on rubber. I lift the front and rear for storage. But any flat spot that forms would become round again after a few miles of riding. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MidgetTodd Posted October 20, 2014 Report Share Posted October 20, 2014 Regular psi, they are not going to flat spot. If you're worried about it get stands. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bloodninja420 Posted October 20, 2014 Report Share Posted October 20, 2014 I thought this question was going to be about commuting in central ohio. [emoji1] Hooning around Dublin's roundabouts has been my preferred solution. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DAC Posted October 20, 2014 Report Share Posted October 20, 2014 The few times I bothered to think about it, I've put a piece of foam or carpet under the front wheel. (Bike on centerstand, rear wheel off ground.) But it got to be a PITA since I usually pull the bike out to start it once a week during the winter. I eventually figured that since I was moving it around anyway, it didn't really matter. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bad324 Posted October 20, 2014 Report Share Posted October 20, 2014 My bike sits on the front tire all winter and has never flat spotted. Only keep the rear off the ground because I have a center stand so why not Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gump Posted October 20, 2014 Report Share Posted October 20, 2014 I park mine on pieces of cardboard, just in case there's some weird color transfer to the composite floor tile that I've heard of. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2talltim Posted October 21, 2014 Report Share Posted October 21, 2014 (edited) Old wives tale, unless it's sitting for years Edited October 21, 2014 by 2talltim Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pokey Posted October 21, 2014 Report Share Posted October 21, 2014 I ride mine, takes the worrying off the mind. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oldschoolsdime92 Posted October 22, 2014 Report Share Posted October 22, 2014 I ride mine, takes the worrying off the mind. ^ with this guy. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shoop Posted October 22, 2014 Report Share Posted October 22, 2014 ^^ With both these guys! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
YZ250 Posted October 22, 2014 Author Report Share Posted October 22, 2014 Thanks for the replies. Glad to know now I won't have to deal with this issue when it comes to storage!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
C-bus Posted October 22, 2014 Report Share Posted October 22, 2014 I put a piece of cardboard under them. Don't know if it helps or not. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cdubyah Posted October 22, 2014 Report Share Posted October 22, 2014 The first couple of years I sed old carpet remnints.I haven't put anything under for a couple years now. Haven't had any issues. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nismo_2005 Posted October 22, 2014 Report Share Posted October 22, 2014 I put my bike on a stand. Not so much for flat spots I just have always done it if it is going to be setting for more then just over night it go's on the stand. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nismo_2005 Posted October 23, 2014 Report Share Posted October 23, 2014 (edited) fill the tires with blinker fluid first and they'll never flat spotThat had never even crossed my mind. What viscosity would you recommend I have to run to autozone tomorrow anyway to pick up a new exhaust belt and warranty out my power band tensioner. Edited October 23, 2014 by nismo_2005 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DAC Posted October 23, 2014 Report Share Posted October 23, 2014 fill the tires with blinker fluid first and they'll never flat spot But don't forget to negatively charge the ions in the reverse encabulator. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cOoTeR Posted October 23, 2014 Report Share Posted October 23, 2014 (edited) Move somewhere warm enough to keep riding it. I just got to do a private track day at Arroyo Seco motor plex yesterday. It was a good time 3 of us were on bikes and 1 guy was there with a shifter cart. 78 degrees and sunny. I got to ride the shifter cart for a bit. It was a pretty fun. It felt pretty sketchy with no suspension though. Edited October 23, 2014 by cOoTeR Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GixxerTravis Posted October 23, 2014 Report Share Posted October 23, 2014 I had a bike tht sat for 4 years and never got a flat spot Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zx3vfr Posted October 24, 2014 Report Share Posted October 24, 2014 Don't forget your methane seat heater. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chrome Posted October 27, 2014 Report Share Posted October 27, 2014 My dad puts cardboard under his bike in the winter. It's a Harley though and I think it's just to soak up the dripping oil. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wantahertzdonut Posted October 27, 2014 Report Share Posted October 27, 2014 I followed Coooter's advice. Although I also rode at least once a month. O matter what. Never a flat spot. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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