Garage humidity question??

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Oct 31, 2010 | 06:15 PM

#51

Mav

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If u cover your bike get a box of baking soda and pour it out onto a plastic plate and place it on your seat. Baking soda works well with absorbing moisture... it also polishes chrome. It's sorta like WD40. It has many uses!

Last edited by Mav; Oct 31, 2010 at 06:24 PM.

Oct 31, 2010 | 06:28 PM

#52

woodeyewetzel

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From: Kenner, La.

Do what I did. Have an A|C man or woman come in and put a vent in the garage. If you make sure no air returns to the cold air duct it will not effect your energy bill.

Oct 31, 2010 | 07:06 PM

#53

KutenFLHX

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From: Holland, Ohio

If you are going to cover your bike, make sure to get one that breathes well. I have a Harley cover that I have had for the last 10 years or more and it works great.

Oct 31, 2010 | 07:22 PM

#54

FDHOG

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From: Highlands, NJ

This year I'm storing it in my trailer. Plywood floor, wood walls, and I keep a bucket with dessicant in it. If that doesn't work, I'll stick a fan or dehumidifier in there.

Oct 31, 2010 | 07:23 PM

#55

Packagebil

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From: North Hills, Ca

Great looking bike, what kind of seat is that? Really looks great.

Oct 31, 2010 | 07:55 PM

#56

Timmy B

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From: 12 year, Colombia, 4 years Mexico, currently In Kuwait, but Boston is HOME!!

I used not care so much, gold wings are mostly plastic, but with this bike I put a dehum in the garage(Close to the bike) along with a small work light encased metal grid under the motor with a timer for about 3:30 to 10:00 am, both plugged into the same extention on a timer with a cover, grossly over waxed and polished everything!!! I do not want spots or rust while I am away.
The cover is fire proof just in case and I am not there to see but I think I am safe as far as condensation. I have seen the harley bubble but thought, Really??? 300 beans!!! I bought a 20 dollar light I had the goldie cover and I had a dehumidifier that will act like a fan that close. With the wax, light for heat, and dehum, it was about 90 dollars. I want this machine to look as new as I got it the day I got it, even if I am only home twice a year to ride her!!!!

Oct 31, 2010 | 08:33 PM

#57

bigdumbnoitall00

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and make sure there is NO pool chemicals anywhere near that garage.

Oct 31, 2010 | 08:47 PM

#58

bubba455

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The concrete is the problem. It is a sponge for moisture. I have a three car garage and have covered all three stalls with large rubber mats. Works great and keeps the moisture from rising up from the concrete. You can get these mats from Griots or other automotive type suppliers. This is better than an epoxy floor as far as I am concerned.