Outdoor parking
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Outdoor parking
So....just got a letter from our "association" that I cannot park two motorcycles in our underground parking stall, along with a car. Just a car and motorcycle (or two bikes I suppose, but GF's convertible is gonna take up one no matter what). Both bikes and little convertible all fit, but logic doesn't seem to apply.
So, I have never parked a bike outside. I will park it in my outdoor stall along with my car. I obviously plan on covering it, but will a breathable cover work or what would you suggest? I worry minimally about people messing with it. We are in Minneapolis, but low traffic area with no one really nosing around.
In the winter, I'll be fine as I have a place to store one or both if I want. So really, this will just be thru Oct.
I saw the thread in the Rushmore sections as well. A storage unit is not an option for me. Again, I'm worried about 3% that it would get stolen. More concerned with elements and possible ding or something (also not likely as the spot is good sized outside). Oddly, I have an 03 RKC and a 15 RGS...... the RGS will be outside!
So, I have never parked a bike outside. I will park it in my outdoor stall along with my car. I obviously plan on covering it, but will a breathable cover work or what would you suggest? I worry minimally about people messing with it. We are in Minneapolis, but low traffic area with no one really nosing around.
In the winter, I'll be fine as I have a place to store one or both if I want. So really, this will just be thru Oct.
I saw the thread in the Rushmore sections as well. A storage unit is not an option for me. Again, I'm worried about 3% that it would get stolen. More concerned with elements and possible ding or something (also not likely as the spot is good sized outside). Oddly, I have an 03 RKC and a 15 RGS...... the RGS will be outside!
Last edited by rhuff; Apr 28, 2016 at 02:32 PM.
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I would get a cover. I don't know how your 15 is, but when my '03 is out in a downpour, the seat retains water, which settles toward the Jiffy Stand side. And sometimes the rain leaves water spots.
I have a cheap Dowco cover that I use if I'm travelling. And a nice 100th Anniversary Harley cover, which breathes better, but I only use indoors.
The best solution is to live in the country, where you can tell your neighbors to MYOB.
I have a cheap Dowco cover that I use if I'm travelling. And a nice 100th Anniversary Harley cover, which breathes better, but I only use indoors.
The best solution is to live in the country, where you can tell your neighbors to MYOB.
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When the wind blows, a cover is going to beat up your paint, especially if there's anything abrasive on either the bike or the cover. Best bet is to cover the seat to keep that dry and leave the bike uncovered.
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I'd start with getting a thick rubber mat for the bike to sit on and vapor lock out any moisture directly from the ground. A barn/stall mat for a horse which you can find reasonably priced at Tractor Supply or other comparable store.
Then a cover of your choice which I would say the more expensive the better
Then a cover of your choice which I would say the more expensive the better
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Full covers tend to act like a sail and in heavy winds, might tip the bike. Use those with caution.
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Do they have that rule in writing? Man I love living where nobody tells me what to do with my stuff. If they can't stand an extra bike in a parking space underground what the heck are they going to think about a bike parked out in plain view with a cover over it? Might want to get the ok from the ***. before shelling out too much money on a cover.
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