I dont have a center stand or a maintenance jack to lift my bike off the ground when I'm ready to store it. So short of buying a lift, can I reduce the tire cupping effect by moving the bike a foot or so every week or is it a waste of time?

Its normally stored in a unheated garage so temp is the only issue other than just sitting there. Temp of floor does go below freezing for over a month plus.

So practical ideas on reducing tire cupping over the winter that don't cost me anything?

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Goldwing 1500se '98
VN500 LTD '07 Sold

Do you mean flat spots on your tires?

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Always wear a helmet, eye protection, and protective clothing. Never ride under the influence of drugs or alcohol.

Here's what my local dealer's service manager recommended:
-overinflate the tires by 2 lbs psi.
-get the tires off the ground, park it on some lumber. (I use pieces of 2 x 6 under the tires and the stand)
- move the bike around every once in a while. (I move it a few inches every weekend)

I've done this the past 2 yrs and haven't had any problems with flat spots.

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The only exception to the rule occurs when I make an exception to the rule not to make an exception to the rule and that only occurs under exceptional circumstances.

2005 Vulcan 500 LTD

Yes flat spots, from storage over time on concrete in cold weather.

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Goldwing 1500se '98
VN500 LTD '07 Sold

try about 6 psi over and run around at medium speeds o heat cycle them. If that doesnt work you need new ones

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I'm not a complete idiot, but I'm working on it
There are three types of people in the world, those who can count and those who can't

Hmm, I've always just inflated and parked the bike for the winter. No problems so far, but my bikes tend to be pretty light (relatively speaking).

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Of course I'm generalizing from a single example here, but everyone does that. At least I do.

Just ride it, oh, wait I'm in AZ! Sorry, please disregard!

You guys just love to brag don't ya!


I have actually been considering a major relocation so I can escape winter with my bike... this coming from a snowboarder...

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Well I guess I'm lucky, for the past 40 odd years I just parked on what ever was under the tires, radial tires don't get flat spots that will last for more than one mile, if that long, if they even get one.

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Ted

this is very complicated but i think you will understand completely.
ride in the winter as long as there is no ice. but never ride on icy roads

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plan the work then work the plan captain america