outside storage sux, HELP!
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From: Mesa arizona
ok so i improved my living conditions but the bike suffers, now. always had my bike in a garage or shed of some type. now it sits outside in the elements 24/7.
I just noticed yesterday that the "waterproof" cover i have on it in trapping water between it and the leather tour pak i just put on it, causing mold! and spots where the leater looks like its chickenpox. i was hoping i didnt need to spend $400 on a shelter for it this winter but maybe its best. i have friends that can put under a carport but i like to be able to just jump on and ride when i want also i like to see that its still there everyday rather than wonder what happened to it while sitting somewhere out of view. anybody got any ideas?
I just noticed yesterday that the "waterproof" cover i have on it in trapping water between it and the leather tour pak i just put on it, causing mold! and spots where the leater looks like its chickenpox. i was hoping i didnt need to spend $400 on a shelter for it this winter but maybe its best. i have friends that can put under a carport but i like to be able to just jump on and ride when i want also i like to see that its still there everyday rather than wonder what happened to it while sitting somewhere out of view. anybody got any ideas?
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is a small enclosed trailer out of the question?? it will only take up a parking spot..& it can be used for other things later.. if you have a vehical to tow it...
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If you don't have a place to keep a bike dry or out of the weather. you may look around,
Make sure it has a let down door. And you can ride your bike in with the windshield on.
You can run a extension cord and put a light in them for heat to cut down on moisture.
If you live somewhere , make sure you can park one there. And put a lock on the tougue
This is the best thing I know for a Bike.
You will need a wheel choke inside the trailer to ride the bike in.
You can find them used. But make sure they are in good shape.
http://www.ebay.com/itm/ws/eBayISAPI...ht_3611wt_1177
Make sure it has a let down door. And you can ride your bike in with the windshield on.
You can run a extension cord and put a light in them for heat to cut down on moisture.
If you live somewhere , make sure you can park one there. And put a lock on the tougue
This is the best thing I know for a Bike.
You will need a wheel choke inside the trailer to ride the bike in.
You can find them used. But make sure they are in good shape.
http://www.ebay.com/itm/ws/eBayISAPI...ht_3611wt_1177
