Not riding for a while, should i do anything?

[MatteyA]

Hi guys, i've got a cbf 125 thats just over a year old, its in good condition, starts easily first time every time and ive been riding it almost every day since day 1.

There are a few things coming up soon that mean i wont be able to ride it for between 2 weeks to upto a month.

Is there anything I should do to stop any kind of deterioration? or is it too short time to worry about it?

When i was younger i had a yamaha sr 125, i went to university and didnt ride it for 6 months but didnt do anything before i stopped riding it, and it was never the same again afterwards. I dont want my cbf to deteriorate in the same way.

Thanks in advance.
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[BTTD]

Battery tender to stop it going flat.
Maybe drain the fuel or add stabiliser to avoid issues with stale fuel, but if it's only for one month probably not necessary.

[Efes123]

There's a massive difference between 1 month and 6. TBH I wouldn't bother doing anything, just cover it up in case it snows again If you really want to go the whole 9 yards, then take the battery off and leave it indoors, switch the fuel off, and drain the carb(s).
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[Az]

drain fuel just incase the fuel goes bad, not sure how long it takes for fuel to get old though, it may be fine after a month.

Another thing is be prepared to charge up ur battery as it may get flat after a months time.

And i'd invest in an alarm system, a cheap and cheerful one is the cyclone alarm system (https://www.motorbikealarm.co.uk/shop/cyclone-compact-motorbike-alarm-and-immobiliser-system/) because if a thief notices a bike is unattended for a few weeks they may try to steal it.

I'd also keep it under a cover to keep it rust-free as i can guarantee it'll rain while you're away.

[Sako]

Just get a trickle charger, good to have anyway. No need to drain fuel, just fill the tank up.

[Confusion]

[MatteyA]

Thanks for the replies guys, i have a cover i use every night anyway with a big chain and padlock to secure it to a bracket concreted to the floor.

I think i will leave the fuel then, and i have a charger for the battery if its gone a bit flat when im back, ive just heard of people putting oil down the spark plug hole and stabilizers in the fuel etc but i guess 1 month isnt long enough to worry, a quick dose of ACF50 might be a good idea though.
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[Sako]

[J.M.]

[DrDonnyBrago]

Perhaps unplug the battery.

Check the tyre pressures before you ride it.


That is all.

[MatteyA]

Ok, i will just whip the battery out, will only take 5 mins. Other than that i will just leave it, i will be away from home so wont be able to start it up at all anyway.

Im was just a bit worried as not riding for 6 months and then not for months at a time on my old SR125 is what really ruined it. But im going to stop worrying now as it will be fine.
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[J.M.]

It shouldn't have done. Only thing I can think of is that your tyre pressures were low and your never checked them.
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