How long

[BIGGREEK_imp]

So far, my cb hasnt sat for more than 10 days. If I can't ride it, it will idle up to operating temp, a few midrange revs, let it back down, shut it down.

On my vulcan 750, its also about every 10 days. Last year was the first year I let it sit. Stopped riding it in August, broke exhaust studs, exhaust fell off. Tried to start it a few times over the winter, didnt fare well. Fixed exhaust in March/April, it took an act of congress to get it running right. A tank of hightest, and lucas fuel system cleaner, runs like a top.

[sanoke_imp]

I ride every day that the roads are clear. Here in sunny Colorado that's just about every day. We do get the occasional snow and cold spell but usually the roads are clear within a day or two. Sometimes, like last month we get a really long cold spell after a snow and I have to wait almost two weeks to get out.

[metallyguitarded_imp]

I've been getting on the CB at least twice a week but my poor VFR has now sat on a battery tender for over a month with just a single fire up after a good cleaning. Recently, I've been looking at the viffer longingly. It's time to get her on the road again. Maybe I'll ride her to work today.

Edit: I rode the VFR to work. What a great bike. I am very fortunate to own both that and the CB. Not for one second do I take any of this for granted.

[OldF7Guy_imp]

Mine sat for 45 days and started and ran like I had rode it yesterday. My Nighthawk on the other hand was a little more cantankerous with 4 carbs and being 12 years old. I got it going but man you gotta love fuel injection.

[Guth_imp]

Maybe a week or so? The equivalent of the longest trip out of town I've taken since bringing it home. The CB still carries me to work and back most work days so it doesn't tend to sit for long.

[xNE0x_imp]

Since the end of November. Too cold to start it right now.

[ChipBeck_imp]

Gentlemen,

I don't ride as often as I would like to and it's not uncommon for one of my bikes to sit for a month or more. Motorcycles with carburetors don't like that one bit and I have spent thousands of dollars rebuilding carburetors over the years, especially on Honda dirt bikes. I will never again buy a bike with a carburetor. My 1998 Harley-Davidson Road King was the first bike they built with fuel injection. It can sit for nine months and it will start instantly when I touch the starter button if there's juice in the battery. The CB1100 starts instantly, every time, no matter how long it has been sitting. After over a year of ownership this bike really stands the test of time. Another member commented that he liked it more today than when he first bought it, I second that opinion. I love this bike and really enjoy riding it.

Chip

[chikers_imp]

I have to admit, this thread has evoked some different emotions in me. For example, I am jealous of all of the mild climate residents that get to ride year-round (I hope you don't take that for granted). My bike has been sitting since the beginning of November, with only the occasional stop and stare from me. Which has me questioning my manhood, as I live in the same general climate as Ferret (he's in Cincy, I'm in Pittsburgh), and he seems to get on his bike quite often when mine is already in storage! (I guess that has much to do with the fact that I pretty much won't ride in Temps below 50F, thus the questioning of my manhood!) and finally, I'm anxious as I watch the snow piling up around me, waiting for April so I can get in the wind! So for those of you getting on your bikes today, twist the grip for all of us stranded in "wait-til-spring" towns all over the country, and enjoy the ride!

[Guth_imp]

I have to admit, this thread has evoked some different emotions in me. For example, I am jealous of all of the mild climate residents that get to ride year-round (I hope you don't take that for granted). My bike has been sitting since the beginning of November, with only the occasional stop and stare from me. Which has me questioning my manhood, as I live in the same general climate as Ferret (he's in Cincy, I'm in Pittsburgh), and he seems to get on his bike quite often when mine is already in storage! (I guess that has much to do with the fact that I pretty much won't ride in Temps below 50F, thus the questioning of my manhood!) and finally, I'm anxious as I watch the snow piling up around me, waiting for April so I can get in the wind! So for those of you getting on your bikes today, twist the grip for all of us stranded in "wait-til-spring" towns all over the country, and enjoy the ride!

After living in Illinois and Texas, I definitely try not to take Oregon's mild climate for granted. In Illinois, hibernation occurred during the winter. In Texas, hibernation occurred during the summer. Whether riding the bike or not, I'm outdoors year-round in Oregon. The only downside is that being outside in the winter here typically means that you're going to get wet (or own some good rain gear).

I'm hoping to go for a ride today, minus the rain gear.

[flynrider]

I have to admit, this thread has evoked some different emotions in me. For example, I am jealous of all of the mild climate residents that get to ride year-round (I hope you don't take that for granted). My bike has been sitting since the beginning of November, with only the occasional stop and stare from me. Which has me questioning my manhood, as I live in the same general climate as Ferret (he's in Cincy, I'm in Pittsburgh), and he seems to get on his bike quite often when mine is already in storage! (I guess that has much to do with the fact that I pretty much won't ride in Temps below 50F, thus the questioning of my manhood!) and finally, I'm anxious as I watch the snow piling up around me, waiting for April so I can get in the wind! So for those of you getting on your bikes today, twist the grip for all of us stranded in "wait-til-spring" towns all over the country, and enjoy the ride!

No need to be jealous. When you're enjoying your summer riding weather, I'm cooking. When it's 110 degrees or hotter, riding is possible, but it's not nearly as much fun. I consider winter to be prime riding season. A lot of locals put their bikes in storage in May or June and don't ride them again until Oct.