01-19-2016, 03:16 AM
(01-19-2016, 02:16 AM)obleo_imp Wrote: Just my two cents , I would not recommend doing that type of start up. If you start it I would let the bike run long enough to burn off the condensation that developed on the start up. Maybe 15 minutes,better if you could ride it. But with the weather in your location probably not feasible .Again your bike your choice . I would look into a battery tender,cheap insurance .
I'm glad to hear (but not surprised) that the CB started right up, but agree with the advice above.
I never start my bikes for the entire five months they are laid up over winter. You're only introducing condensation into the engine and exhaust system - but of course, it's your bike.
Since it looks like you're not going to be able to ride anytime soon, I would put some brand of stabilizer in the gas tank and either remove the battery and hook up a battery charger as obleo suggested, or leave it in place and still use a charger.
My dealer fitted an Optimate lead from the battery so I leave the battery in place and plug my Optimate charger into the lead.