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A while back when most were getting their bikes ready for winter there was mention to place a pan of calcium chloride under a bike that was covered in a non heated garage to absorb moisture. Well I did and after taking cover off and removing pan last week it was unbelievable what I found. About a pint of water laying in the pan of cc!
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A while back when most were getting their bikes ready for winter there was mention to place a pan of calcium chloride under a bike that was covered in a non heated garage to absorb moisture. Well I did and after taking cover off and removing pan last week it was unbelievable what I found. About a pint of water laying in the pan of cc!
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Calcium Chloride is extreme corrosive. While it may have absorbed the water ( humidity ), I would expect that there are signs of it ( calcium Chloride ) being on the scooter. If the moisture is extreme you might try one of the "cycle storage bags" ( many come with a disicent sack to absorb moisture ).
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Pulling moisture from the ever changing air in your garage...and accumulating it under a cover...the humidity of the air under that cover is higher than the rest of your garages humidity.
I'm not one to worry much about my bike getting wet....but I"ll pass on longer term storage over a pot of water.
I'm not one to worry much about my bike getting wet....but I"ll pass on longer term storage over a pot of water.
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None, previous winters with just a cover, come spring it would have gray spots all over the chrome that I had to clean. Not this year with cc.
Calcium Chloride is extreme corrosive. While it may have absorbed the water ( humidity ), I would expect that there are signs of it ( calcium Chloride ) being on the scooter. If the moisture is extreme you might try one of the "cycle storage bags" ( many come with a disicent sack to absorb moisture ).
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Originally Posted by YeOldeStonecat
Pulling moisture from the ever changing air in your garage...and accumulating it under a cover...the humidity of the air under that cover is higher than the rest of your garages.
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Rather than a brick of salt I would look into a dehumidifier for under the tarp, maybe a gun safe HOT STICK?
Obviously an off the cuff comment, you would have to look into it to see if it's up to the job for the temps/conditions in your area.
Maybe a tarp with some sort of blanket over it?
Obviously an off the cuff comment, you would have to look into it to see if it's up to the job for the temps/conditions in your area.
Maybe a tarp with some sort of blanket over it?
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i lay a 100 watt light bulb just off of being under the bike. it's enough to drive any moisture away all winter. been doing this for years, just don't place it where the heat can melt something on the bike.
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calcium chloride
Damprid is for moisture controll and its calcium chloride.
http://damprid.barradmin.com/uploads..._SDS-FG01K.pdf
http://damprid.barradmin.com/uploads..._SDS-FG01K.pdf