Anyone not have a garage?
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Joined: Mar 2011
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From: Media, PA
When I bought my first harley, I didn't have a garage. I went out and bought one of those cheap metal sheds, I think it was a 10 by 10 or something like that. I think it cost be about $300, and almost another $100 for the floor. In all, it was a small cost to keep my bike pad locked out of the elements.
It was a pain to put together, and not nearly as good as a garage, but it was much better than just a cover out in the wind and rain...
It was a pain to put together, and not nearly as good as a garage, but it was much better than just a cover out in the wind and rain...
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Joined: Jun 2010
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From: San Antonio, Tx
Bought a 2010 RK new. I live in an apartment so she spent the summer in the parking lot being exposed to wind, sun, rain and missaligned lawn sprinklers without any cover at all. I bought an H-D Motorcycle Super Shield Cover 98743-09 from the dealer in the fall and during last winter she withstood more rain, snow [some deeper than what's in the photo] and temps down to -9F.
The Hog can withsand alot with a little care so I don't worry too much. This cover is nice because it has an inner liner that won't damage chrome or paint, vents, lock and chain eyelets, a good strap and one hell of a rubber band to hold it on in some very high winds.
The Hog can withsand alot with a little care so I don't worry too much. This cover is nice because it has an inner liner that won't damage chrome or paint, vents, lock and chain eyelets, a good strap and one hell of a rubber band to hold it on in some very high winds.
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Joined: Jan 2011
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From: Northern California
Lots of interesting shelters/covers on this site but whats up with there shipping costs...
Motorcycle cover 39.99
Shipping to West Coast 40.00!!
Works out I guess if you are local for pick up.
Motorcycle cover 39.99
Shipping to West Coast 40.00!!
Works out I guess if you are local for pick up.
Road Warrior
Joined: Mar 2009
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From: Toms River, NJ
Just me but I would not leave my bike outside with a cover for any amount of time. When I lived without a garage I bought an enclosed trailer with a Condor chock and just rode in and out for a few years. If you don't have the room for that and "friends" garage or a rented one is the way to go. If not, check out storage places that will let you store a MC in them. I know it's a PITA but for the security and safety it's worth it.
BTW, after writing this I just remember that a friend had a bike stolen from behind his apt and another had his knocked over......
BTW, after writing this I just remember that a friend had a bike stolen from behind his apt and another had his knocked over......
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Joined: May 2009
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From: Victoria, Australia
I agree with many above-- it should have a shelter other just a cover if possible. Not knocking those who do use a cover, but if you have any space at all for a 10 x 10 metal garden tool shed it would do you for a while. Just make sure you put some sort of floor in it to keep condensation from rising from the ground.
Even a carport is good if you can put some sort of wall on the end and side exposed to the worst weather as a weather break.
Good luck with your search.
Even a carport is good if you can put some sort of wall on the end and side exposed to the worst weather as a weather break.
Good luck with your search.
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My first bike was a used FLH that had stayed outside uncovered in Ohio for 4 years. It was a total POS. Besides the fact that the guy didn't ever do anything to it except ride the crap out of it, it was dull, rusty in spots and just plain worn. Get something, anything to cover it. A used trailer, a storage shed, something.
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I have never been fortunate to have a garage. When I bought my new Goldwing, I swore I would not park it outside like I did all of my other motorcycles. I bought this 8'x16' storage building and it is now where my Ultra Classic sleeps.
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i am renting from in laws at the moment and have no garage....however there is a 10x12 insulated buidling which i keep my SG in. its a little hard getting it in b/c of the ramp, but its better then sitting out in the weather and on the damp ground!!!!
