How long can I leave my motorcycle without riding?

Weather also has a lot to do with this, and if you live in a place with harsh winters, it may be months before you can safely ride your motorcycle. However, you should never let your motorcycle sit for longer than a month if it has not been properly stored.

How do you un winterize a motorcycle?

Reversing The Winterization Process

1. Get the hand cramp on with a microfiber wipe down.
2. Remove materials you used to stuff or cap sensitive outlets.
3. Pull whatever you’ve placed under each tire (plywood, MDF, carpet, whatever).
4. Place the bike on a center stand, shift into high gear and crank the rear wheel.

How long can a motorcycle sit before needed for storage?

A motorcycle should never sit longer than a month without starting it or properly preparing it for storage. Aside from starting it, a motorcycle should be driven at least once every other month if it has not properly been prepared for storage.

What to do when your motorcycle won’t start but the battery is good?

But instead of calling up a mechanic at the first sign of a problem, there are steps for what to do when your motorcycle won’t start, but the battery is still good. First, you must confirm that the battery is truly functional. After that, there are simple solutions you can use to check out your bike and possibly get it road-worthy on your own.

What happens if you let your motorcycle sit for too long?

When gasoline becomes like this, it is completely unusable and you will not be able to start your motorcycle. If you plan on letting your motorcycle sit for an extended period of time be sure to either drain all the fuel or add a fuel stabilizer.

How do I start my bike after a long storage?

Alternatively, the bike can be put into gear (2nd) and the engine rotated via the rear wheel; again without the plugs fitted and the ignition off. Note: Before attempting to ride the bike after a long storage, the mechanic must free off the clutch plates as they will typically stick together.