Is it ok to not start my motorcycle for 3 months?

I'll be leaving for a summer of work in Alaska. The summer months here are hot and warm - hardly any rain (Oregon). I plan to put my rain cover over my bike and keep it in the driveway while I'm gone.

Is it ok to do this? Do I need to drain the fuel before i start it back up when I come home? Any tips would be great. Thanks.

Added (1). **for more info it is a 2007 Honda Shadow Sabre 1100cc

Hi yes drain the fuel out and the oil and let it stand on blocks.

It will be fine.

Have a buddy move it a couple inches every 4 weeks to get a new contact patch on the tires with the driveway.

Take the battery out and put it on a battery tender (or give it away and buy a new battery when you get back). They have a cheap battery tender at Harbor Freight for about $10.

It would be better if the bike was indoors, in a garage or something. But there shouldn't be a problem.

Ok just drain all the fuel out from the tank and carb
and remove the battery

Of course

Pour some fuel stabilizer in the tank ( and run the bike for a few minutes after to allow the stabilizer to get into the entire fuel system ). Top up the fuel tank as well to keep condensation build-up to a minimum. Also disconnect the battery. I would store the bike indoors if possible.

My motorcycle sits in the garage during the winter months ( Nov-Apr ) and I don't do much more than the above. It still starts first try every spring.

Fuel stabilizer in the tank ( run a few minutes for it to cycle in motor ) if you can have the bike off the ground - remove the battery - also put bike indoors if possible - have fun on your trip: )

This came straight out of your owners manual for storing your Honda:
1. Change the engine oil and filter.
2. Make sure the cooling system is filled with a 50/50% antifreeze solution.
3. Fill the fuel tank. Make sure the fuel fill cap is properly installed.
4. To prevent rusting in the cylinders, perform the following:
Remove the spark plug caps from the spark plugs. Using tape or string,
secure the caps to any convenient plastic body part so that they are
positioned away from the spark plugs.
Remove the spark plugs from the engine and store them in a safe place.
Do not connect the spark plugs to the spark plug caps. Pour a tablespoon (15-20 ccs) of clean engine oil into each cylinder and cover the spark plug holes with a piece of cloth. With the engine stop switch in the
RUN position, press the start button several times to crank the engine and distribute the oil. Reinstall the spark plugs and spark plug caps.
5. Remove the battery and charge it fully. Store it in an area protected from freezing temperatures and direct sunlight. Slow charge the battery once a month.
6. Wash and dry your motorcycle. Wax all painted surfaces. Apply rust-inhibiting oil to the chrome pieces.
7. Inflate the tires to their recommended
pressures.
8. Store your motorcycle in an unheated area, free of dampness, away from sunlight, with a minimum of daily temperature variation.
9. Cover your motorcycle with a porous material. Avoid using plastic or similar non-breathing, coated materials that restrict air flow and allow heat and moisture to accumulate.

This is a forum that has do's and don't's when it comes to bike storage it's pretty comprehensive.
http://forum.motorcycle-usa.com/default.aspx?f=17&m=495401

You may want to pull the battery out and store it inside. That said I'd never leave my bike out for three months under a cover. Have you considered a small storage building?

When I "winterize" my bike--it's putting Stabil in my full gas tank, getting the tires off the cement or ground, running the bike with the gas shut off until it stalls to clean out gas lines, (IF you have a shut off valve!), protect the bike from little critters wanting a nesting and chewing place, and protect the bike's finish with an oversize blanket. And, of course, kiss it good bye.
Dr. Leonski