Bring on the snow! (gulp!) - New Cycleshell
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Joined: Nov 2012
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I would at least open it up on sunny days to check on things. I've used hoop houses and fabric garages and the like for many years. They work well, but they are not waterproof from the bottom, and on days after it's rained, the moisture buildup inside them can be tremendous.
Mostly, I don't want you to flip it back come spring time and find a well rusted bike.
Mostly, I don't want you to flip it back come spring time and find a well rusted bike.
Road Captain
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From: Bel Air, MD
I'm going off topic here but I think I'll try putting some of those in front of my radiator on the old JD tractor to see if it works. Get a next in there every year.
Road Captain
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If you are able to run an extension cord to this setup for your battery tender you might also add a mechanics light fixture with a 60 watt bulb that is left on. I have heard that the heat from the bulb helps to keep moisture from forming. This is what I have heard, never experienced it myself. I would definitely ensure a flooring setup to prevent moisture to seep up from the ground.
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Road Master
Joined: Jun 2011
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Quick update. Snow has been no problem, as far as weight.
Rain storms are no problem, bike stays dry
However the other day I popped it open to check something, the bike was SOAKED as tho it was left out in the rain.
Def not enough ventilation going on, has me worried.
Rain storms are no problem, bike stays dry
However the other day I popped it open to check something, the bike was SOAKED as tho it was left out in the rain.
Def not enough ventilation going on, has me worried.
Road Master
Joined: Oct 2013
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From: Elgin IL
Get a bag of cat litter and poke some holes in it and leave it in there it soaks up the moisture change the bag every 3-4 weeks cheap way to keep the bike dry.
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that's a great idea.
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From: Michigan 15 Minutes East Of Hell
Excellent Idea ... I use to spray a coating of WD-40 over the whole scooter ( be careful of the rotors and brake pads ) then in the spring a cleaning and it looks good as new ... Never had problems or "after efects" either.