varma917989 Posted December 12, 2011 Report Share Posted December 12, 2011 I dont have the pitbull stands and I park it on the unheated garage (concrete floor). Any dealer near by offers Storage ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bad324 Posted December 12, 2011 Report Share Posted December 12, 2011 it'd probably be cheaper to just buy a rear stand and throw a rug under the front wheel. Thats what I've done for the 3 winters I've had bikes and have had no issues Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jst2fst Posted December 12, 2011 Report Share Posted December 12, 2011 Here I bought a set of these and my bike sits outside covered up stands are fairly strong and easy to put together. I like them and don't have any problems with them. http://www.ebay.com/itm/MOTORCYCLE-SWING-ARM-LIFT-STAND-STREET-BIKE-FRONT-REAR-COMBO-FORK-SWING-ARM-LIFT-/320809426771?_trksid=p4340.m185&_trkparms=algo%3DSIC.NPJS%26its%3DI%26itu%3DUA%26otn%3D5%26pmod%3D320774796297%26ps%3D63%26clkid%3D4840170140927123985 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mykill Posted December 12, 2011 Report Share Posted December 12, 2011 I would offer my garage but it seem no better than yours....I left mine sit last year on the pavement....no issues put some carpet patches if your worried but really dont worry Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
conn-e-rot Posted December 12, 2011 Report Share Posted December 12, 2011 I wouldn't trust any dealer to store my bike. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Simplysix Posted December 12, 2011 Report Share Posted December 12, 2011 Park on a carpet patch, I believe some carpet stores will give away like 2x2 squares that they have from old samples and scrap off the roll. Hook up battery tender, like $30 for the small one at IP, cover with breathable cover Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2talltim Posted December 12, 2011 Report Share Posted December 12, 2011 my shed has a wood floor but i am guilty of letting it sit on the side stand Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tonik Posted December 12, 2011 Report Share Posted December 12, 2011 Am I the only one that thinks the reason you don't park on concrete is because of the moisture and that putting it on carpet that just sucks up said moisture would be a waste of time and maybe something that doesn't wick the water up would be a better idea? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jblosser Posted December 12, 2011 Report Share Posted December 12, 2011 Am I the only person that doesn't do anything to his bike when he puts it away for the winter?nope. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tonik Posted December 12, 2011 Report Share Posted December 12, 2011 Am I the only person that doesn't do anything to his bike when he puts it away for the winter?Not even some seafoam in the tank? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Simplysix Posted December 12, 2011 Report Share Posted December 12, 2011 Am I the only one that thinks the reason you don't park on concrete is because of the moisture and that putting it on carpet that just sucks up said moisture would be a waste of time and maybe something that doesn't wick the water up would be a better idea?I thought it was the opposite, sitting on concrete dries out the tire creating a hard flat spot, so its recommend to use stands, or put a barrier between the tire and the ground like a piece of carpet. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tonik Posted December 12, 2011 Report Share Posted December 12, 2011 I thought it was the opposite, sitting on concrete dries out the tire creating a hard flat spot, so its recommend to use stands, or put a barrier between the tire and the ground like a piece of carpet.I think this is pretty much like debating which oil is the best. Some claim moisture is the issue causing rot and others worry about flat spots from drying. I guess it depends on your garage. Is it real dry concrete that will suck the moisture out of the tire....or is it a real damp floor that will rot your tires from excessive moisture. Maybe we should all get a moisture tester and test the moisture content of our floors, several times during the season to be sure!! But then we would debate the proper moisture content of concrete for our tires. I was just stirring up the pot, it's been quiet here lately.BTW, Valvoline MC synthetic is the best oil. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
varma917989 Posted December 12, 2011 Author Report Share Posted December 12, 2011 I think its better to have wood foor or a Piece of wood under the tires. i found these in some DB 1. fill the gas tank full, add STABIL, drive around for 5 more minutes, park2. check tire pressure WEEKLY, keep them maxed3. if on floor, roll forward 4 inches DAILY, best to put up on stands up off the floor4. remove battery, or attach battery tender/charger5. check antifreeze for proper temps - or have mechanic do it Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Simplysix Posted December 12, 2011 Report Share Posted December 12, 2011 BTW, Valvoline MC synthetic is the best oil.agreed Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JStump Posted December 12, 2011 Report Share Posted December 12, 2011 I think its better to have wood foor or a Piece of wood under the tires. i found these in some DB 1. fill the gas tank full, add STABIL, drive around for 5 more minutes, park2. check tire pressure WEEKLY, keep them maxed3. if on floor, roll forward 4 inches DAILY, best to put up on stands up off the floor4. remove battery, or attach battery tender/charger5. check antifreeze for proper temps - or have mechanic do itI do 1 and 4(battery tender), I am gonna need new tires in the spring anyway so this is kinda like a test to see if anything even happens to them. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
idodishez Posted December 12, 2011 Report Share Posted December 12, 2011 I think its better to have wood foor or a Piece of wood under the tires. i found these in some DB 1. fill the gas tank full, add STABIL, drive around for 5 more minutes, park2. check tire pressure WEEKLY, keep them maxed3. if on floor, roll forward 4 inches DAILY, best to put up on stands up off the floor4. remove battery, or attach battery tender/charger5. check antifreeze for proper temps - or have mechanic do itSeriously? Tire pressures weekly? (thats more than I do when I actually RIDE it) Move forward daily? (You'd eventually hit the wall) Suck my manly. I ride a motorcycle at 150 plus mph, have the stamina of a 16 year old, and have a huge c@%#. I make no apologies for not being "manly" enough to watch football Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
idodishez Posted December 12, 2011 Report Share Posted December 12, 2011 The AFJ shop in cincy offers storage by the way. Wanna say $25/moSuck my manly. I ride a motorcycle at 150 plus mph, have the stamina of a 16 year old, and have a huge c@%#. I make no apologies for not being "manly" enough to watch football Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tonik Posted December 12, 2011 Report Share Posted December 12, 2011 1. fill the gas tank full, add STABIL......Seafoam is better! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
roxynoodle Posted December 13, 2011 Report Share Posted December 13, 2011 I put it on the centerstand and then put a thin piece of house insulation board under the front tire. That is waterproof. Now I have front and rear stands, but that is how I used to do it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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