keeping bike outside
Thread Starter
|
Intermediate
Joined: Jun 2008
Posts: 28
Likes: 0
keeping bike outside
Hi all-
I live in the north east (Boston) and have my bike in storage. I would like to take it out this week.
I dont have a garage and once I take it out from storage it will be left outside with just a cover on it.
My question if anyone knows is it too cold too leave outside with just a cover? Is it "bad" for the bike?. The average night temperatures are now 38 degrees where I live..can't wait to ride.
Thanks for any insight on this issue,
I live in the north east (Boston) and have my bike in storage. I would like to take it out this week.
I dont have a garage and once I take it out from storage it will be left outside with just a cover on it.
My question if anyone knows is it too cold too leave outside with just a cover? Is it "bad" for the bike?. The average night temperatures are now 38 degrees where I live..can't wait to ride.
Thanks for any insight on this issue,
Outstanding HDF Member
Joined: Jan 2007
Posts: 3,438
Likes: 3
From: Chesterfield, VA
I don't know how particular you are about your bike. I would cringe thinking of mine being kept outside under a cover. Consider investing in a bikebarn or small rubbermaid type shed.
Road Warrior
Joined: May 2008
Posts: 1,380
Likes: 1
From: ,,
This winter I was stuck with out a garage and had to keep my bike outside, It wont hurt it much as long as you are vigilant about putting the cover on.
That being said, I'm working on getting a garage as fast as possible.
That being said, I'm working on getting a garage as fast as possible.
Ultimate HDF Member
Joined: Dec 2008
Posts: 5,120
Likes: 17
From: Indiana
+1 my buddy has his in a rubbermaid shed and the bike barn is pretty sweet.
Big Kahuna HDF Member
Joined: Feb 2006
Posts: 23,881
Likes: 34
From: USA
The cold tempps won't hurt the bike. Just don't put a Harley cover on it or someone will rip it off for sure. I would also recommend a rubber coated case hardened chain through the frame and chained to some immoveable object.
Trending Topics
Cruiser
Joined: Mar 2008
Posts: 211
Likes: 0
From: michigan
I got a great deal on a cycle vault cover on ebay once. I love the thing, but they are not cheap.
HD Forum Stories
The Best of Harley-Davidson for Lifelong Riders
7 Surprising Harley-Davidson Products that Are Not Motorcycles
Verdad Gallardo
8 Best Harley-Davidson Motorcycles Ever
Pouria Savadkouei
10 Worst Harley-Davidson Motorcycles Ever
Pouria Savadkouei
Killer Custom's Jail Break Is The Breakout That Refused to Blend In
Verdad Gallardo
Crazy Bunderbike Build Looks Amazing, But Is It Impossible to Ride?
Verdad Gallardo
Harley-Davidson Reveals Super Cool Cafe Racer Concept
Verdad Gallardo
Engraved Rebellion: Inside Bundnerbike's Glam Rock II
Verdad Gallardo
10 Motorcycles You Should Never Buy
Joe Kucinski
10 Things Harley-Davidson Needs to Fix in 2026
Verdad Gallardo
Grand HDF Member
Joined: Jun 2008
Posts: 3,982
Likes: 2,141
From: Ohio
Not to high jack this thread, but can I ask how you got SuperGlide wheels on a SuperGlide Custom?
http://avatars.ibsrv.net/ibsrv/res/s...ine=1237069989
http://avatars.ibsrv.net/ibsrv/res/s...ine=1237069989