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General Category => Totally Off-Topic Discussions, Rants, Tire & Oil Threads, Etc. => Topic started by: Milo_357 on April 21, 2013, 06:28:21 PM

Title: Are you forced to keep their bikes outside?
Post by: Milo_357 on April 21, 2013, 06:28:21 PM

If so, how do you protect it?

I am hoping to build a overhead lean to next to the shop. 10'x6', with an 80" overheard.  Maybe a small concrete slab to put the bike on.

Good, bad, ugly?

Milo

Title: Re: Are you forced to keep their bikes outside?
Post by: steve hawkins on April 22, 2013, 03:11:32 AM

My son is forced to keep his Vespa down the side of the house - my garage is full of my bikes.  I got a hold of a double cover for push bikes that covers his Vespa well and keeps the worst of the weather off.  And it is put pf sight and out pf the worst of the weather.

Even so, it ais't as good as keeping it under cover.

You gotta do what you can.

Cheers

Rev Light

Title: Re: Are you forced to keep their bikes outside?
Post by: Barry on April 22, 2013, 06:42:53 AM

I've kept bikes in a wooden shed with no corrosion problems so if the lean to is timber construction it should be fine.  In my experience timber is much better than any unheated brick, concrete or steel structure.

Back in 76 when I was not smart enough to know better, I hibernated my brand new Z900 covered up under a carport. Condensation under the cover resulted in a big cleaning job in the spring. If the bike lived outdoors and I had to use a cover, one of the folding type that maintains an airspace might be a good choice although they are nearly as expensive as a small wooden shed.  

Title: Re: Are you forced to keep their bikes outside?
Post by: montmil on April 23, 2013, 08:47:01 AM

Air circulation is important. Some of these snazzy tent-like bike covers even offer an accessory electric fan to provide a constant, low-speed air movement.

Also, prior to buying any cover, confirm the cover is actually water-proof, not just water-repellant. Big difference there.

Title: Re: Are you forced to keep their bikes outside?
Post by: steve hawkins on April 23, 2013, 10:25:36 AM

The cover I have for my son's Vespa is breathable.

But it don't do jack sh*t if you put a wet bike underneath it...Doh!

Teenagers - don't you just love em!

Cheers

Rev. Light

Title: Re: Are you forced to keep their bikes outside?
Post by: montmil on April 24, 2013, 10:30:54 AM

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... Teenagers - don't you just love em!... Rev. Light

Especially when they grow up, move out and discover that "The National Bank of Dad" has shuttered its doors.