Not a bike but.. storing a car

[smartroad]

I know, I know, it isn't a bike question!! However I know alot of bikers store bikes over the winter and I am putting my car into storage and going over to full time biker for the forseeable future so I was wondering those who store bike, do you have any suggestions on what I should do with the car to help it stay well so it starts when I pull it out in the future

Cheers!

[yamahonkawazuki]

full tank of fuel, battery tender, and drive it/run it, every so often

[makenzie71]

^yeah.  The biggest thing is don't over-think it.

[yamahonkawazuki]

If battery is good, tehn TBH i wouldnt worry bout tender. just run it  once every so often, ( once every two weks should be good. unless your avg temps will be like -20 or something

[GeeP]

How long do you intend to store it?  What kind of car?

If its a fast car, just drop it off here with the keys.  I'll be sure to stretch its legs every now and then.   

[scottpA_GS]

If you are storing long term I would take out the battery and get the tires up off the ground. Jackit it up and get most of the weight off but dont let the suspension hang...  Keep some pest (rat) traps around.. they may make a nice home in it depending where you store it  change and top off all your fluids... dont overlook your radiator fluid if you live in a cold place

[makenzie71]

Well if we're talking about more than just storage...isolation, that is...then yeah pull the battery and top the fluids off...over filling a bit would be wise, but keep it in mind when you go to fire her back up.  I wouldn't worry about pulling the suspension up because if you're looking at a year or more of inactivity you're shocks' seals will dry rot, as will your tires, and they'll all need to be considered for replacement.  If you don't want to go so far as to update the shocks and tires, at least pull your tires up or they will develop flat spots.  I usually store on old crappy tires and put the good ones on the shelf.

Isolation is never good for a vehicle, though, and I would do all needed to avoid it.  If you'll actually go out and fire her up periodically her engine and fuel system will stay decent, and the little movement from getting in and out will be plenty of exercise for the shocks.  All you'll need worry about is the tires.  It's not wise to leave tires loaded in place for more than 30 days.

[respite]

Before i moved to la i had a car yet spent all my time on a road bicycle. I would start it and let it run for a while, but it basically didnt move except once a month for street cleaning. Never had any problems with it.

[smartroad]

Cheers for all the advice guys! I am looking at around 6 months or so. My current thinking, based on above info, is pop her into the garage then about once a month, start her, roll out around the garage block then put her back. If so, is it still an idea to pull the battery? Would disconnecting it be sufficient?

[makenzie71]

I wouldn't worry about pulling the battery unless you're looking at isolation.  If you're going to run her once a month or so then just leaver be, but top the fuel off and do roll her around to keep the tires in round.