Garage humidity question??
Road Master
Joined: Mar 2008
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From: Ontario, Canada
Same applies to condensation...
Warm moist air comes in contact with something that cools the air, and the air can no longer hold that moisture so it condenses out.
As mentioned a good example is a cold glass of beer on a warm day. Warm moist air gets cooled by the glass and the moisture condenses onto the glass. The moisture is always on the warm side of the object. Same for dew on grass.
Warm moist air comes in contact with something that cools the air, and the air can no longer hold that moisture so it condenses out.
As mentioned a good example is a cold glass of beer on a warm day. Warm moist air gets cooled by the glass and the moisture condenses onto the glass. The moisture is always on the warm side of the object. Same for dew on grass.
Road Warrior
Joined: Nov 2006
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From: Bel Air Md
This thread kind of threw me a little, I live in Baltimore and keep my bike in the garage and have never seen any dew or moisture on my bike ever. Same goes for the car, am I wrong or are you guys crazy, blowing a fan on your bike?
Do you really come out and see a wet bike or car in your garage?
Do you really come out and see a wet bike or car in your garage?
Club Member
Joined: Feb 2007
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A cotton blend in IMHO is the best bet for a cover because it allows moisture to pass through and it dries. If the bike is in your garage you aren't trying to keep it protected from the elements like you would outside; rather you are trying to keep the dust off. You could use a thin bed sheet and be better off than any sort of nylon cover that binds/hard attaches on the bike.
Ultimate HDF Member
Joined: Jun 2009
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From: 46th State, USA
The best thing is a dry heat source to keep the humidity down. Most people can't and don't do this but a wood heater is great for that but they are a lot of work and trouble. One thing you should never do is put a cover on your bike while it's still hot or even warm from riding it. If the humidity is high, the engine cooling off will draw the moisture into and around the bike. Another thing that helps, is to put plastic or cardboard under the bike when you park it on a concrete floor. One of the best things you can do to a concrete floor is to coat it with a good sealer. There are such things as climate controlled garages but that expensive.
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Road Captain
Joined: Aug 2008
Posts: 687
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From: Wisconsin
Holy smokes, you guys rule.
I have had condensation once in the last three years. I wiped the bike down. I dont cover it either.
You blokes with the humidifiers, one question for you guys... are your garages fully insulated? My garage is not, only 1 wall is that is the wall where the garage is attached to the house.....
Thanks
I have had condensation once in the last three years. I wiped the bike down. I dont cover it either.
You blokes with the humidifiers, one question for you guys... are your garages fully insulated? My garage is not, only 1 wall is that is the wall where the garage is attached to the house.....
Thanks
Road Warrior
Joined: Jul 2009
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From: Calgary
Tons of snow melts off our vehicles when parked in the garage at night. Water everywhere, including underneath the bike. No choice but to crank the furnace for a couple hours, to dry it all up. Could care less about the heat bill, if I can maintain my sanity.