25-10-11, 02:38 PM
If and when I put a bike in storage (I often dont bother) and running a stored bike I will put it on the stand and carefully put it in gear letting out the clutch partially to allow the rear wheel to turn this helps delay the onset of tight spots in the chain and allows me to apply the rear brake a few times and clean the crud off the disc also helps prevent clutch seizure.... I also before starting give the bike a good shake from side to side this helps slosh some fuel about and coat the high reaches of the tank and also seems to ensure floats dont stick etc.. I let tyres down a few psi and put a block under the engine so that the wheels are off the deck and bearings therefore not sitting taking the weight on one spot month after month...
The Frying Scotsman