Bike storage tips?

[NTECUK]

You will only need 42 f46 r(psi)
Don't forget to put a note for the brakes!

Why push the pads away from the disc?

[Bibio]

Originally Posted by Phoenix22

Why push the pads away from the disc?

have you ever seen what damp and static pads do to discs?

Right, think I'm set - thanks for the help guys.

Originally Posted by Bibio

have you ever seen what damp and static pads do to discs?

Yeah but unless there is something seriously wrong with your calipers then the pads aren't going to be held tight against the discs in the first place. If it's put away dry then no need to worry about this. You see all those bikes sat in showrooms for months on end? you rekon they make sure the pads are free at all times? I guess not. What's the first thing you do if you fancy a sit on one?. Yes that's right, grab the brake then swing your leg over. No problems. I agree with most of the advice given up & until this point.

Bibio, you have made several thousand posts more than i have on here so i bow to your perceived superiority,but you are wrong. There is no need to do this whatsoever.

[Bibio]

nice shiny showrooms are dry and warm. yes you are right in the fact if the place you are keeping the bike is warm and dry then its fine.

personally i move the pads. in fact i would say if your laying the bike up then its the perfect time to service the callipers. i do this every year as i'm a tight fisted Scotsman and dont want to be forking out on seals and pistons so a strip and grease each year keeps them in tip top condition which saves me money in the long run and also has the added benefit of superb brakes for each new season.

Can almost put this to post to bed as my bikes all tucked up nicely waiting for me to have free time. I've got a charger for the battery, just plug in and play. It has a 6 or a 12v setting.. which one should I choose? Trying to find it on google hasn't really worked.
And if I can choose either or, what kind of difference will it make?

[NTECUK]

Sv has a 12v battery.
Is it one of the trickle charger types. Be careful as they can damage a gel battery.
The intelligent ones are the best.

Originally Posted by NTECUK

Sv has a 12v battery.
Is it one of the trickle charger types. Be careful as they can damage a gel battery.
The intelligent ones are the best.

Just a trickle charger, not an optimate/intelligent one. I'm right in thinking putting this charger on (12v of course) is better than no charger?


Incidentally, would it cause damage if I put it on 6v?

[jambo]

If it's a dumb charger, just attach it once a month for a few hours, then disconnect it once it's charged.

Set it to 12V

Jambo