storing a dh bike for 3+ months

[buffy]

so im heading overseas and wont be using my bike for 3+ months. is it fine to just leave it in the garage?
i live near the water, will the salt/rust be an issue?

when i come back, is it fine to just pump the tyres up and ride?
do seals and stuff dry out?

 

[skwiz05]

Clean (wash) your bike, and then lube it like your about to race it.

It will be fine for 3 months.

Leave shock pressures as normal, maybe put 40psi in the tyres.

Should all be good when you get home. Have done a few extended work trips away and left bikes behind.

Never has an issue,,,,,,

 

[lachie.g]

and cover it in a blanket! cover it pretty well

 

[BlakZ]

To pretty much combine everyone elses answer, this is what I would do
:distrust:
* Wash it (get rid of contaminants/ anything that will accelerate any oxides forming/ trap moisture)
* When completely dry, Lube necessary parts.
* Take inside instead of garage, cover in blanket.

3 months though you'll probably be fine in the garage!

 

[harmonix1234]

and chain it to something with a big-assed chain and padlock.

 

[willsy01]

Immerse it in a giant tub of vaseline.

 

[brendonj]

Maybe turn it upside down to keep oil on the fork seals.
Or maybe put it in your bed, so it really knows it's loved.

 

[santacruzkid]

Maybe turn it upside down to keep oil on the fork seals.

+1 good idea to leave it upside down to keep the seals lubed.

 

[harmonix1234]

Immerse it in a giant tub of vaseline.

hahaha Great anti oxidisation treatment