Skydyvyr
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Ok, I've searched the .org and not come up with an answer to to my question, so I'll pose it here and let those who have an opinion (is there anyone here like that?) chime in.
It appears winter is fast approaching here in the PacNW and that means I'll be winterizing the bike soon. This will be my first experience putting a bike as heavy as the 'busa into hybernation. I'm prepared with everything I need to do except for the front stand. In looking around I've come across a used Baxley chock at a pretty good price and am wondering what those in the know think.
Should I buy the chock and store the bike on a stand in the rear and the chock in the front or should I just go find a quality front stand? Will the chock prevent/minimize flat spots enough in the way it cradles the front tire? Does the chock work as well with tire pressure lowered to ~20psi?
Another side question, what are everyone's thoughts regarding winterizing with the battery in the bike as opposed to out of the bike? I'll have it on a maintainer/trickle charger either way. FWIW, the bike will be in a garage and the temps in there will likely drop below freezing, but probably not much below or for longer than several hours at a time.
--Sky
It appears winter is fast approaching here in the PacNW and that means I'll be winterizing the bike soon. This will be my first experience putting a bike as heavy as the 'busa into hybernation. I'm prepared with everything I need to do except for the front stand. In looking around I've come across a used Baxley chock at a pretty good price and am wondering what those in the know think.
Should I buy the chock and store the bike on a stand in the rear and the chock in the front or should I just go find a quality front stand? Will the chock prevent/minimize flat spots enough in the way it cradles the front tire? Does the chock work as well with tire pressure lowered to ~20psi?
Another side question, what are everyone's thoughts regarding winterizing with the battery in the bike as opposed to out of the bike? I'll have it on a maintainer/trickle charger either way. FWIW, the bike will be in a garage and the temps in there will likely drop below freezing, but probably not much below or for longer than several hours at a time.
--Sky