Bike storage tips?

At the end of the month I'm sadly having to store my bike until easter. Breaks my heart.
It's in a secure garage kindly offered by biker next door neighbours. Their dogs sometimes go to the toilet in the garage and like to p1ss on wheels (woo!) so I'm going to get a cover.


Which cover? So many to choose from with a large price range.
In the future there is a possibility I'd have to store my bike outside, so heavy duty waterproof would be good. Although I've seen indoor breathable covers.... thoughts? Price is as always an issue. Cutting it fine even owning a bike currently. But I do believe in paying more for better quality and longevity.


And more importantly than all this, when leaving a bike for several months what do you need to do to keep it happy?
Currently I'm thinking to run the engine till it's up to temperature and moving the bike so it stands on a different patch of tyre both once a month. Before storing I'll give a really thorough clean and relube.
Anything I've missed?


Oh, and it'll be on a trickle charger.
Cheers for the help!

[NTECUK]

Keep the the tyres of the ground
Remove the petrol.
Remove the battery charge it up and check it out.
regularly.
ACF or simular.Stops the rust from condensation.
Change the fluids ( keeps it tip top.).
Lock it up properly

[DarrenSV650S]

Don't remove the petrol. Brim the tank and put in a fuel additive to stop it going off. The petrol stops the tank rusting. Let the additive fuel run through the system

[Nobbylad]

Careful leaving it on stands. I did it with mine and once it had weight put on it again, the fork seals started leaking. If I was doing it again I'd leave it under its own weight and just move it every now and then.

[NTECUK]

You could just pump them up good and hard ,Stick some carpet under them

I've also been told to brim the oil in the bike to keep it all lubed until you use it next. Just don't forget to dump it all before you start it again.

[Bibio]

my bike goes away for 4-5 months of the year. i take it down to the lockup or just leave it outside in my garden without a cover. i then take the battery out and then charge it now and again, when the weather picks up i go and put the battery in and give the bike a wash and away i go.

[maviczap]

I'd change the oil for fresh stuff, then there's no acids from the oil doing stuff it shouldn't do

[Biker Biggles]

Originally Posted by Bibio

my bike goes away for 4-5 months of the year. i take it down to the lockup or just leave it outside in my garden without a cover. i then take the battery out and then charge it now and again, when the weather picks up i go and put the battery in and give the bike a wash and away i go.

Agree This will be fine for a few months.Oil the chain to prevent it rusting and dont be tempted to start it up while in storage.It just causes wear for no benefit.

I have no stands so that's a no good. How much of a benefit will carpet be?
I won't drain or add fuel additives to my tank.. but is it best to have a full tank or a low tank which I can then top up when I ride it again?
And also, the bike needs stuff servicing so things like oil need changing. Is it best to do this before or after storing?


Thanks for your help