How harmful can cold weather be on a bike in storage?

Mr_Chow · Jan 24, 2009

So my baby is being held up in my dad's garage in a very cold part of Wisconsin. In the past two weeks the temperatures have been anywhere from -14 F, to 30 F . Its sitting in a unheated garage under a cover, and not on stands. Two questions

1. I noticed a small puddle of coolant under the bike about a month ago when I went and checked on her. Could this be front the hose clamps expanding and contracting, or something similar to that? Can cold weather crack a radiator just by sitting there? I'm thinking not.

2. I have stands, but I dont have the bike set up on them right now. ITs been sitting for about 2 1/2 months and I'm wondering if in these extreme temperatures can the sitting cause flat spots on the tires?

Thanks...anyone else in this same situation.

superninj · Jan 24, 2009

Hi, yes you could have a small leak from hoses just go round checking the clips are tight. Its a good idea getting the wheels off the floor makes it easier to clean etc too. They are cold temperature but the bike is inside. It should be ok as long as you have good quality coolant in the bike.

Mr_Chow · Jan 29, 2009

good info. I think she'll go on the stands this weekend if i can get there.

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