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Posted: Sat Aug 11, 2007 12:05 pm
by JC Viper
I just keep my bike outside with a motorcycle cover on it then when winter comes along I put another cover on top of that one. I still ride it if there's no snow or ice on the ground and when there is I just take a few minutes each week to start the engine and warm it up then shut it off.
Most urban dwellers in my area do just that and their bikes still look good. Thanks to ever growing apartment buildings and such there's less room for garages and even space on the streets.
Posted: Sun Aug 12, 2007 7:49 am
by flw
Do you even have a inside parking stall for a car? If so you have two options. Since you'll be parking the car, park in a t-bone configuration or a very tight parallel configuration (no passengers when parking).
If not then check for people renting not the entire garage or parking slot but just a litteral slot, in the back of the garage. They still get to park their cars and the little space left over pays them weekly beer and pizza money each week. Just a idea.
Posted: Mon Aug 13, 2007 1:02 pm
by Meet The Twins
I have 2 solutions to offer you.
1. Put a ad in the local paper that you will remove any unwanted shed for free if you can keep it.
Thats what I did.
2. You can store it in my shed. Im in the Allentown area.
Posted: Mon Aug 13, 2007 1:06 pm
by sentaku
JC Viper any advice for dealing with snow? Or any additional tips on storing a bike outside over the winter?
Posted: Mon Aug 13, 2007 1:45 pm
by Loonette
Keep it covered when the weather is bad, and ride it when the weather is OK. We've been doing that for three winters now, and it's been fine (our winters are a bit milder here, but still). If it's above 30 degrees outside, and the roads are clear, I'll get in at least an hour on the bike once in awhile. Keeps the bike happy, and makes me appreciate warm-weather riding a lot more.
The longest we went without riding AND without having the batteries on a tender was about 7 weeks. The bikes still fired up just fine ("Scan's" bike chugged a bit, but it's got carbs and an older battery). Make sure you check the tires' air pressure with each ride if you do this. The cold temps can decrease the pressure quite a bit making for an unsafe ride!
Cheers,
Loonette
Posted: Mon Aug 13, 2007 2:09 pm
by High_Side
Meet The Twins wrote:I have 2 solutions to offer you.
1. Put a ad in the local paper that you will remove any unwanted shed for free if you can keep it.
Thats what I did.
You beat me to it. Thats what I did before I had a garage. It's also a one time expense so no storage costs. Just make sure that you leak proof your shed to prevent water from dripping on your bike and keep it tucked in under a blanket. I didn't get mine for free though, it cost me $50....