Preping a bike for storage in Thailand's Climate

[BWG950S]

Well it is back to work time for about 6 months and need to store the bike in the house.

Is there anything that I should do besides doing the following in Thailand's Climate?

Change the oil.

Run the carbs dry.

Disconnect the battery.

Close exhaust with plastic?

I had this bike stored for almost 4 years in the U.S.A. Miraculously the trickle charger stayed plugged in all that time. When I pulled it out and opened up the fuel, it started right up with a little choke. Plus not a bit of rust anywhere.

 

[KTMphil]

Quite an alarming amount people have problems with nesting in the airbox and air filter. If you've got any cavity areas on the bike, they can be a problem, which can lead to rats and mice gnawing through the wiring.

Well it is back to work time for about 6 months and need to store the bike in the house.

Is there anything that I should do besides doing the following in Thailand's Climate?

Change the oil.

Run the carbs dry.

Disconnect the battery.

Close exhaust with plastic?

I had this bike stored for almost 4 years in the U.S.A. Miraculously the trickle charger stayed plugged in all that time. When I pulled it out and opened up the fuel, it started right up with a little choke. Plus not a bit of rust anywhere.

 

[BWG950S]

That did not even cross my mind this time, thanks Phil. I do not think it will be a problem since I will have the bike inside a room in the house but I will close up the snorkel just in case.

My sister lives in the desert outside of Reno, Nevada and has problems with "pack rats". They start nests in everything that is left to sit more than a few days.

I thought about throwing a cotton sheet over it and maybe putting some rodent glue traps under the bike just to stop them before they climb aboard.

 

[KTMphil]

I'd spray some of that nasty green-can bug killer all over the bike as a deterrent....maybe stand the bike on a vinyl sheet and put ant powder around the bike. Some grease around the center stand say 10cm up from the ground so the ants can't climb up into the bike.

That did not even cross my mind this time, thanks Phil. I do not think it will be a problem since I will have the bike inside a room in the house but I will close up the snorkel just in case.

My sister lives in the desert outside of Reno, Nevada and has problems with "pack rats". They start nests in everything that is left to sit more than a few days.

I thought about throwing a cotton sheet over it and maybe putting some rodent glue traps under the bike just to stop them before they climb aboard.

 

[MartinThai]

I'd spray some of that nasty green-can bug killer all over the bike as a deterrent....maybe stand the bike on a vinyl sheet and put ant powder around the bike. Some grease around the center stand say 10cm up from the ground so the ants can't climb up into the bike.

That did not even cross my mind this time, thanks Phil. I do not think it will be a problem since I will have the bike inside a room in the house but I will close up the snorkel just in case.
My sister lives in the desert outside of Reno, Nevada and has problems with "pack rats". They start nests in everything that is left to sit more than a few days.
I thought about throwing a cotton sheet over it and maybe putting some rodent glue traps under the bike just to stop them before they climb aboard.

Yep, beware the ants! Powder or chalk used liberally around the bike would be good, it can easily be refreshed if there's someone who can do it for you in a couple months time, and of course it'll wash away easily upon your return. Chit-chats (geckos) can also get in so the grease around the centre stand is a good idea. Rodent glue traps..... everything helps!
I know you said the bike will be indoors so no direct sunlight but take care of your tyres too..... if the bike is on centre stand let some air out and try to chock the front wheel up so the tyre is off the ground. You can use a couple pieces of 2 x 1 timber under the wheelnut..... don't forget to grease the timber too! Clean your tyres thoroughly and let 'em air dry, and I know some folks swear by brushing them with talcum powder!