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Old Mar 8, 2011 | 08:33 PM
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Would it be better to store my new harley in a wooden shed or a enclosed trailer.Appreciate any thoughts
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Realy cant make any differance. got one in astorage unit the other is out side for now my grand father kept his 62 duo glide out side from 1962-1985 when he sold it coverd in the wyoming winters.
 
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there not that delcate
 
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It would be better if you built a brand new garage/bar/man-cave, in your backyard to keep it in. Complete with full heating & air-conditioning, fully stocked bar, with big screen HDTV with satellite, leather sofas, stripper pole, killer sound system,BBQ grills, kitchen. the whole 9 yards. It would be even better if you invited all your friends over every FRI. & SAT. nights. HOWEVER I WOULD RECOMMEND THAT YOU DON'T START CONSTRUCTION ON THIS, UNTIL YOUR SIGNIFICANT OTHER ( GIRLFRIEND ? / WIFE ?) IS AWAY ON VACATION.
 
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It would sure make it easy to steal if it were already on a trailer.
 
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Originally Posted by Oceanrider56
wooden shed or a enclosed trailer
Not a lot of difference between the two... unless the shed really sucks, neither are climate controlled and you will get some condensation ether way.

 

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Think I would prefer the shed, as large as possible of course. But then again, it would be nice to have a trailer if needed. One thing on both, make sure there is ventilation to let trapped moisture escape. Let us know what you decide and if you build, take us some pics along the way. And, make all attempts to have power in either. Battery Tender is a must.
 
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Originally Posted by BIGSTEVEX3
Looks like mine :-)
Requires a little cleaning and polishing come spring but they hold up just fine under cover.
 
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