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

[thurien]

On 11/27/2024 at 1:45 PM, bbi1 said:

How long is it ok to leave it parked there without it being started

 

it might be gone (nicked) after 30 minutes already, bolt it to the floor

[thurien]

On 11/27/2024 at 1:45 PM, bbi1 said:

How long is it ok to leave it parked there without it being started

 

it might be gone (nicked) after 30 minutes already, bolt it to the floor

[CallumWK]

On 11/27/2024 at 2:46 PM, Tropicalevo said:

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

 

That's known issue with the Neuvo. I have one as well.

[thurien]

On 11/27/2024 at 1:45 PM, bbi1 said:

How long is it ok to leave it parked there without it being started

 

it might be gone (nicked) after 30 minutes already, bolt it to the floor

[soi3eddie]

On 11/27/2024 at 6:45 AM, bbi1 said:

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?

 

My Honda ADV150 gets parked in our condo basement garage unused for 6+ months each year. I disconnect the battery. On return a few weeks ago, I charged the battery overnight. The scooter then started perfectly first time. A full tank of fuel won't hurt. Be aware, that tyre pressures can be a problem so best to check before riding. 

 

Edited 3 hours ago by soi3eddie

[AndreasHG]

No issue at all. Back home, I leave my Harley parked for up to 9-12 months at a time, connected to a battery tender, with full tank and a chemical stabilizer diluted in the fuel. I lift it off the ground to prevent the tires from becoming oval and cover it with a breathable blanket.

 

But for one month (which happened a lot of times when I lived there) I wouldn't bother doing anything of what mentioned above.

[papa al]

1 hour ago, Lacessit said:

 

I used to store on old sedan as a hunting vehicle for 6- 9 months on a farm in outback New South Wales. Temperature extremes between frosts and 50 C. First thing I did when starting up was add a pint of methylated spirits ( ethanol ) to the gas tank.

 

Not the same.

If you added the Etol to the gasoline before storage,

you'd risk a gummy mess.

 

[Lacessit]

1 minute ago, papa al said:

Not the same.

If you added the Etol to the gasoline before storage,

you'd risk a gummy mess.

 

When has this happened to you?