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Unfortunate circumstances are forcing me to put my 2014 CB in storage for a minimum of 2 years. Being that it will sit for so long + I won't be around + nor will have anyone that I trust available to tend to it = what is the 'best' way to leave it parked?
The cb will be in Coloradao = dry hot/cold weather.
The storage unit is climate controlled, they guarantee inside temp of 55-85 deg F.
My initial thought was= fresh oil, no gas at all (it's very dry in CO especially in winter), take battery out, lower the tire pressure, put on center stand, and cover. But I saw [url=http://cb1100forum.com/forum/showthread.php?tid=1512]this detailed thread which seems to be for winter (3-6 month) storage. Is there anything different I should do for 2 year storage? what is the advantage of putting oil in the cylinder heads?
Any thought's and advice is greatly appreciated.
yours full of tears 
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Everything you mentioned sounds right to me except lowering the air pressure in the tires. They will do that themselves over time.. I would put a wooden block under the engine and get both wheels off the ground, so you don't flat spot the front tire. Put some mouse sticky pads around it to keep the rodents at bay.
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Hello sumamaesunaperra and welcome aboard the Forum. Sorry to hear about having to store the CB. Your procedure sounds like in the right direction, at least something I would likely include. Some Forum members having strong experience in this ask may lean in. In the meantime, when not elsewhere, you will be here.
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whatever was said here this detailed thread, do not lower tire pressure as Ferret said, I would put MAX allowable as per tire sidewall, and make sure both tires are NOT touching ground...
Good luck
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I agree with keeping the tires off the ground. I'd also add some Stabil to the gas and run it through the engine before draining the tank. Last item to consider is fogging the cylinders, but you probably don't need to bother.
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(02-20-2019, 04:40 AM)peterbaron_imp Wrote: whatever was said here this detailed thread, do not lower tire pressure as Ferret said, I would put MAX allowable as per tire sidewall, and make sure both tires are NOT touching ground...
Good luck
Hey PB: Was there a URL associated with "[url=http://cb1100forum.com/forum/showthread.php?tid=1512&pid=17472#pid17472]this detailed thread" that meant to reference?
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RE: Tires not touching the ground:
In the case of concrete floors, any tires touching can be separated with good quality cardboard or plywood. Never had a problem.
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(02-20-2019, 05:44 AM)GoldOxide_imp Wrote: (02-20-2019, 04:40 AM)peterbaron_imp Wrote: whatever was said here this detailed thread, do not lower tire pressure as Ferret said, I would put MAX allowable as per tire sidewall, and make sure both tires are NOT touching ground...
Good luck
Hey PB: Was there a URL associated with "[url=http://cb1100forum.com/forum/showthread.php?tid=1512&pid=17472#pid17472]this detailed thread" that meant to reference?
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RE: Tires not touching the ground:
In the case of concrete floors, any tires touching can be separated with good quality cardboard or plywood. Never had a problem.
Hey PB: Was there a URL associated with "this detailed thread" that meant to reference?
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RE: Tires not touching the ground:
In the case of concrete floors, any tires touching can be separated with good quality cardboard or plywood. Never had a problem.
YES IT WAS IN POST # 1
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(02-20-2019, 04:56 AM)LongRanger_imp Wrote: I agree with keeping the tires off the ground. I'd also add some Stabil to the gas and run it through the engine before draining the tank. Last item to consider is fogging the cylinders, but you probably don't need to bother.
what are the benefits of fogging the cylinders? is that what they did [url=http://cb1100forum.com/forum/showthread.php?tid=1512]here with the oil?
thank you everyone for the responses.
I will keep tire pressure and make sure the tires don't touch the ground. I have a 5 gallon bucket full of concrete I used as an anchor/theft deterrent for my prior cb (1976 750) that I think i can anchor to the luggage rack to see-saw the front wheel off the ground.
I like the idea of running stabil before draining, I have some that need to use anyways, thank you longranger
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(02-20-2019, 05:57 AM)peterbaron_imp Wrote: (02-20-2019, 05:44 AM)GoldOxide_imp Wrote: (02-20-2019, 04:40 AM)peterbaron_imp Wrote: whatever was said here this detailed thread, do not lower tire pressure as Ferret said, I would put MAX allowable as per tire sidewall, and make sure both tires are NOT touching ground...
Good luck
Hey PB: Was there a URL associated with "[url=http://cb1100forum.com/forum/showthread.php?tid=1512&pid=17472#pid17472]this detailed thread" that meant to reference?
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RE: Tires not touching the ground:
In the case of concrete floors, any tires touching can be separated with good quality cardboard or plywood. Never had a problem.
Hey PB: Was there a URL associated with "this detailed thread" that meant to reference?
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RE: Tires not touching the ground:
In the case of concrete floors, any tires touching can be separated with good quality cardboard or plywood. Never had a problem.
YES IT WAS IN POST # 1 YES IT WAS IN POST # 1 Ah right, okay, done.
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G’day, sumamaesunaperra. Welcome. I’m pleased you’ve decided to ‘come out’ but understand your grief about having to leave the CB for 2 years.
The point about getting the tyres of the ground, I think, is about not having weight on them rather than no contact. Just protecting them with cardboard or plywood will not do the trick.
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