I had a brain fart.I know ain't the season.Got a new scoot so i want no issues with the HIGH quality chrome plating.
We all know CONDENSATION is the issue in a unheated environment.
Ain't heating that uninsulated garage.Ain't paying storage.Ain't buying a bubble from HD.
I was thinking of covering my bike with a heated blanket.Then maybe a couple layers to keep the metal warm all the time.
Have to plug it to a GFI extension cord so hopefully the garage don't flame -up.
Asking forum opinions.Some type of temperature monitor to give blanket a brake.
Should i patent it....tried that already.Got the patent.Spent the 4g's for a piece of paper
All ears

 

I just moved to Florida which was my idea of the ultimate winterization.

 

I can't tell if you're joking or not.....

 

Um, slightly warm in a cold garage is going to cause condensation, not prevent it. If it's cold, let it be cold. If you're worried about it that much, give it a good waxing before putting it up for the season. If you're REALLY worried about it, don't wipe the wax off until spring.

 

Park it in your kitchen.
But then, what do I know about winter?

 

Parked mine in an unheated shed (uncovered,) and now its in a carport with a breathable cover. There's no rust on my 16 year old S/E. (There is however some wax on it, including on the chrome too.)

 

I know guys who hit all the chrome with WD40 or similar before winter storage. It works fine. I don't do that though, only if the only option was in a shed or (God forbid) had to store it out in the elements.
I just polish heavily after making sure all grime is removed from all nooks and crannies and cover the bike. I have breathable and non breathable covers (cause I got so much crap after all these years) breathable are a bit better. I never had corrosion issues so long as the garage has good seals on the doors.

 

It's W A Y T O O early to be talkin' about this :>(

 

Not...

 

Actually he is correct. Been storing mine in an unheated garage for years. The only time there is ever condensation is that odd quick warm-up day in the spring, when the bike is still colder than the ambient air. On those days, anything with any decent mass to it is condensing, because it isn't warming up as fast as the air.