winter storage question
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Road Master
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winter storage question
So I have limited space, but want to keep bike in garage this winter. Is there a lift or stand that the kids won't be able to tip the bike over that doesn't break the bank? I don't need bike off the ground, just as long as it is upright. Thanks!
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Sears sells a variety of lifts for under $200 under the Craftsman and OTC brand names. You can get the cheaper ones for around $100, which is what I purchased. It's a bottle jack so I would be a little hesitant to keep it on the lift all winter unless you check it from time to time to make sure it isn't slipping. Mine loses air very slowly if I keep the bike on the lift for an extended period of time.
There are several "positive locking" points, but I don't trust them. Difficult to explain in words, but if you take a look at the cheaper lifts, you'll see why.
So, I use the lift for maintenance and recently purchased a wheel chock (got the H-D one on sale for about $180) for parking it, including winter storage. Keeping the bike upright (whether on a lift or chock) will give you some extra room, which I needed for my very small two-car garage which has my wife's car, lawn equipment and lotsa kids' stuff.
If you go with a lift, just make sure you check the clearance. A couple I looked at wouldn't go low enough to fit under my bike, especially when considering the frame protectors.
Good luck, and hopefully winter will end early!
There are several "positive locking" points, but I don't trust them. Difficult to explain in words, but if you take a look at the cheaper lifts, you'll see why.
So, I use the lift for maintenance and recently purchased a wheel chock (got the H-D one on sale for about $180) for parking it, including winter storage. Keeping the bike upright (whether on a lift or chock) will give you some extra room, which I needed for my very small two-car garage which has my wife's car, lawn equipment and lotsa kids' stuff.
If you go with a lift, just make sure you check the clearance. A couple I looked at wouldn't go low enough to fit under my bike, especially when considering the frame protectors.
Good luck, and hopefully winter will end early!
Tourer
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A bike jack or lift will take up quite a bit of room, more than just putting the bike on its side stand. A wheel dock with triangular tie-downs takes up little room...
They do have a center stand that takes up no room; for an 08 and up is part # 98959-08
They do have a center stand that takes up no room; for an 08 and up is part # 98959-08
Cruiser
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As mentioned, I have the H-D chock. The bike is very sturdy without tie downs (even the description says no straps necessary, and H-D would err on the side of safety, especially since they sell tie downs). I have no concerns at all with two young kids playing in the garage.
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I just bought a wheel chock from Harbor Freight for about $80. It works great as long as your front tire is less than 5" wide.
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watch different ad's as well. I got a very nice 350.00 lift for 100 bucks! craigslist. Works great, no room, safe while upright and most of all fits since I also have it lowered. I am with you, hope it's a short winter....
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