Heating The Shed...Method?
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RE: Heating The Shed...Method?
Oh Gezz, looks like another thread where the originator just ask for some advise and then gets all kinds of flack as to why... Even my comment is stupid jibberish at this point.... so I'll hang up now
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RE: Heating The Shed...Method?
I guess I'm lucky....Both my bikes get parked in my game room evey night.....I got a huge door there that leads in from the carport.
But for the original poster, I doubt the bike will suffer as long as your outbuilding gets shut fairly tight. The most I would do is drape a sheet over it and place a 60 watt drop light under it on the floor then let her hibernate.....Keep the sheet away from hot drop light, tho.
But for the original poster, I doubt the bike will suffer as long as your outbuilding gets shut fairly tight. The most I would do is drape a sheet over it and place a 60 watt drop light under it on the floor then let her hibernate.....Keep the sheet away from hot drop light, tho.
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RE: Heating The Shed...Method?
There are dehumdifing products used in boats and RVs for winter layup. Some are a chemical that attracts moisture from the air, and others are electric. If "sweating" is your main concern, you might check these out. You may need to build a "tent" out of plasic sheeting around your motorcycle, and only dehumidify that area, leaving the rest of the shed alone.
I use Damp Rid in the cuddy on my boat to prevent moisture and mildew from causing any problems during the winter, and also in the summer if it's going to be shut up for an extended time.
I use Damp Rid in the cuddy on my boat to prevent moisture and mildew from causing any problems during the winter, and also in the summer if it's going to be shut up for an extended time.
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RE: Heating The Shed...Method?
The heck with heating the shed..... Buy some heated clothes and just ride the bike year round. No need to store it. Yeah, I know the whole snow thing.... that is a little technicality.
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RE: Heating The Shed...Method?
If you're going to cover it, use a breathable dust cover and not a rain cover that will trap moisture.
I pick a good dry day and spray the whole bike with a can of WD 40 before stroring it. The stuff clings great and provides a good vapor barrier. I wipe down the pipes in the spring, wheel it outside, start it up and watch the residue smoke off. A good washing (including the brake rotors) gets rid of the rest. It's not messy and I never have had a problem with deterioration of rubber products or any other adverse affects.
I pick a good dry day and spray the whole bike with a can of WD 40 before stroring it. The stuff clings great and provides a good vapor barrier. I wipe down the pipes in the spring, wheel it outside, start it up and watch the residue smoke off. A good washing (including the brake rotors) gets rid of the rest. It's not messy and I never have had a problem with deterioration of rubber products or any other adverse affects.
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