Motorcycle sitting how long is too long? I have been on a short vacation, plus previous week so busy with my work & kids. Then I realize my bike was not fire up for nearly 3 weeks now. So my question is how long we can actually let our bikes sit? Without any possible damages to the carbs. I'm here is SoCal...therefore not familiar with storing bike for the winter... Any suggestion appreciated, so I'll know to make time to fire her up and avoid carbs gumming up...

 

mines been sitting for about 13 weeks now. i've asked a similar question and from what i got it sitting is not really a problem, just have to make sure things are good before you take off down the road again.

https://cbrforum.com/forum/cbr-600rr...d-time-130746/

 

My carbed 05 FZ 1 sits in an unheated garage for 5 months or so during winter and still starts right up in the spring with no problems, of course putting a small amount of fuel treatment in the tank is a must.

 

5 minutes is too long!

jk

but in all seriousness, its not really how long your bike sits, its what happens to the bike and fluids. if your battery is a lil on the old side, you may need a battery charge. if its been really humid or has gotten cold and then hot lately, you could possibly have water in the carbs. the gas is probably okay if the fuel has been off. and roll the bike 5 feet forwards to get it off of the same spot on the tires.


other than that you should be fine

 

Fuel evaporation is the main concern, that's where that 'gel' comes from.
If the bike is tight, no engine/fuel leaks, you ought to get away with about
a year of idle-time before getting into the serious storage phase.

As Conrice mentioned, for any-time/instant gratification, use a battery tender
for anything over a month-ish. If you want to be really sure, dump in a stabilizer,
run about 5-10 miles on it, top off the tank for anything longer than a month
sitting (assuming you can plan for it.).

Ern