Temperature controlled environment??
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Road Master
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Temperature controlled environment??
I have 3 bikes parked in my garage and it's very, very cold out there.
I have a couple of battery tenders that I swap around so they all keep a charge.
Would there be any advantage of heating the garage with a space heater just to keep things "above freezing temperatures"?
Any advantage that would be worth the added expense to my electrical bill?
You hear of bikes that have always been kept in temp controlled environments like there is some benifit to this but I had a few bikes that did well for years without problems (other than the battery issues).
And I'm also sure that a low humidity is also benificial.
But what benefit would just heating "above freezing" have and would it be worth the expense?
I have a couple of battery tenders that I swap around so they all keep a charge.
Would there be any advantage of heating the garage with a space heater just to keep things "above freezing temperatures"?
Any advantage that would be worth the added expense to my electrical bill?
You hear of bikes that have always been kept in temp controlled environments like there is some benifit to this but I had a few bikes that did well for years without problems (other than the battery issues).
And I'm also sure that a low humidity is also benificial.
But what benefit would just heating "above freezing" have and would it be worth the expense?
Road Warrior
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I wouldnt worry about it. My garage is cold. I do leave the lights on just to knock some chill off. If you do heat it you may want to put some door seals on. Is your garage attached to your house??
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To keep bikes warm? Silly and a waste of money imo. I'm going to install an overhead heater in my attached garage this year and I like the idea of keeping the garage at a comfortable temp to walk out into during the winter chill.
But I know of no way to effectively seal/insulate the garage door so I'll probably just turn it on when I'm working out there. Currently use a kerosene tube heater but @ $4.60 a gallon that gets expensive.
But I know of no way to effectively seal/insulate the garage door so I'll probably just turn it on when I'm working out there. Currently use a kerosene tube heater but @ $4.60 a gallon that gets expensive.
Last edited by jimmers1817; Jan 9, 2010 at 07:21 AM.
Cruiser
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I would say that a problem would occur if it was kept "just over freezing". At this temp condensation forms on the bike causing rust and pitting. I would think it would be safer for it to be below freezing vs just above.
Road Warrior
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From: se michigan
I wouldn't bother with heat. I just run a fan for a few days in the spring when it begins to warm up to keep the moisture down in the garage.
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Your "babies" will be fine Papa. Let them sleep.
............. I've got a couple "on ice" as well.
............. I've got a couple "on ice" as well.
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