Leaving a motorbike (scooter) parked without riding it for how long before problems arise?

[bbi1]

Due to some circumstance, I need to leave my motorbike (scooter) parked in the grond level undercover carpark of my condo building, which has great ventilation, if that makes any difference. How long is it ok to leave it parked there without it being started or ridden before there could be a change of any slightest problems? The petrol in the petrol tank is practically nearly completely full. Would it be fine to not touch the bike at all for a month then start it up like normal and it would start and ride like normal?

[OneMoreFarang]

1 minute ago, bbi1 said:

Would it be fine to not touch the bike at all for a month then start it up like normal and it would start and ride like normal?

No problem.

If the battery is old or bad that could be a problem. Then just charge the battery or start the bike with a kick starter, if it has one.

If you stop it for a long time, then after a while the gasoline is not good anymore. In that case just drain it and replace it with new gasoline when you want to use the bike again.

[richard_smith237]

No worries whatsoever... I do this all the time, I leave my MC for Month, 6 weeks or more as I travel a lot and injury has prevented me from riding a lot this year so I've been using just the car.

The MC is sat outside now - I don't think I've touched it for a week.

90% full fuel tank - which is usually fine, no issues at all. 

 

I use a C-Tek battery tender to ensure the battery is always charged (kept in condition) as I also have a 'dash-cam' installed which has a very minor battery drain but its enough to take it below 'starting voltage' if I don't keep the battery in spec. 

 

I'm not sure how long it takes for the petrol to 'turn' (go bad) but I've not encountered that...  I suppose if there is some 'spluttering' and I put it down to the fuel I can empty the thank and add fresh fuel (which as its a solvent will mix with any of the older fuel without issue)... BUT... I've never needed to do that in 10 years of riding here and leaving my bike for a month or two on end.

[scubascuba3]

Some condos don't allow dumping a vehicle there for too long

[bbi1]

3 minutes ago, scubascuba3 said:

Some condos don't allow dumping a vehicle there for too long

It's not really dumping a vehicle there for too long if you actually live in the condo building 😂

[Celsius]

1 minute ago, bbi1 said:

It's not really dumping a vehicle there for too long if you actually live in the condo building 😂

 

Incorrect.

 

Some condos do actually have this rule.

[scubascuba3]

4 minutes ago, bbi1 said:

It's not really dumping a vehicle there for too long if you actually live in the condo building 😂

my condo wants to bring in a 2 month max rule

[dddave]

Just now, Celsius said:

 

Incorrect.

 

Some condos do actually have this rule.

Just ask your juristic office.  In my condo, they don't want long term unused bikes in the day to day parking area and want them in the garage.  Most condos have a section for long term storage as some owners will leave for 6 months or more.

[farang51]

I have left mine for 6 months at a time every year for 12 years. One year it could not start and I had to get it to a shop. It had been parked outside in all kind of weather at Suvarnabhumi Airport. The shop cleaned the sparks or something, cost me 120 baht.

One year the battery was dead, but that was not a problem as I have a kick start. Half of the years it has been parked outside with no roof, the other half under a roof. Honda Click 125i.

[Tropicalevo]

My Yamaha Neuvo - three days and I had to kick start it (hard work).

My Honda PCX - a month or two - no problems.

Friend had a small Yamaha Mio - terrible problems after just couple of days. He gave it away in the end.

Edited 2 hours ago by Tropicalevo