In NY we have semi-harsh winters, and unfortunately this year and possibly next, im left parking in my driveway (i rent, no garage access)

As i may be picking up a 2014 RK very soon, im thinking of storage and Cycleshell comes up obviously.

Can i feel safe from corrosions letting the bike sit in Cycleshell under the snow? I can make sure the surrounding areas are shoveled to my best ability .. but as snow is everywhere, moisture is in the air. Is it an issue?

I read reviews talking about buckets of rice, lightbulbs, a lift for the bike ... is this needed? or will it be fine?

 

Have you considered renting a small storage unit for a few months in winter?

 

I know it is a more expensive solution but years ago I was in the same boat. I ended up renting a storage shed (self storage) it was a monthly cost but the bike was out of the weather. The problem that I would worry about with the Cycleshell is if the sun comes out will it cause condensation inside?

 

I can't imagine parking a brand new HD outside through a NY winter. I swear I've seen ads in the northern magazines about Harley dealers storing your bike, putting it on a battery tender, and knocking out a service in the Spring so its ready to go. Can't be much more than a storage unit.

Friend with a garage?

Want ads? Garage to rent?

Or storage unit?

 

I'd Move !!

Somewhere south so you can ride instead of store your bike.

 

I would definetly check out dealer storage in your area. I store mine at the dealers, even though I have plenty of room in my garage but is not heated. They charge me $300 and includes being on a battery tender and spring service. When I pick it up the bike is ready to go and clean. Just the security of being stored inside is worth the money.

 

I'm in Vermont and before I built my garage, I had to park in a shed. I used this and it worked beautifully. Obviously this needs to be enclosed in something like a shed. I would recommend you build a small box style shed rather than use the Cycle Shell. If I'm not mistaken, you also get a lot of snow?
http://www.caresecrets.com/cycle_shield

 

It would be better than nothing but I would seriously look for another alternative. I live in the Pacific NW and had a buddy put a cheap walmart cover on his 2 year old bike for 3 months inside his unheated garage. When he pulled it off there were signs of rust on his brake rotors, shock bushings, brake rods etc... If the cover was vented and the temps in his garage didnt fluctuate so much he would have probably been alright. The climate here is very damp

 

Before I bought my bike I bought a two car garage to park it in
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The garage is nice .... came with a house attached!

 

Make dealer storage part of the deal when you purchase.