winter issue

[dorfman17]

Ok here is my issue. Last year was my first winter with the bike. I don't have a garage or a shed so i keep it on my driveway. Last winter I stored my bike in a friends garage during the winter. So now for my problem. I have a friend who is willing to give my bike shelter for the winter but i am still riding. What are your thoughts on leaving the bike out on the driveway the whole season? I do have a waterproof battery tender and a cover(which i dont use too much because i find it holds too much moisture in). Any advice/opinions would be greatly appreciated
Thanks
Dorf.

[old dad]

never mind

[dgraves49]

If your cover holds moisture in you will be looking at rust in the spring. Have you considered a storage unit? You might be able to get a short term lease or month to month rental.

[rb608]

Originally Posted by dorfman17

Ok here is my issue. Last year was my first winter with the bike. I don't have a garage or a shed so i keep it on my driveway. Last winter I stored my bike in a friends garage during the winter. So now for my problem. I have a friend who is willing to give my bike shelter for the winter but i am still riding. What are your thoughts on leaving the bike out on the driveway the whole season? I do have a waterproof battery tender and a cover(which i dont use too much because i find it holds too much moisture in). Any advice/opinions would be greatly appreciated
Thanks
Dorf.

I'm not too anal retentive about my bike, so it's just out there in the elements all year long. Same thing here - waterproof battery tender for the cold months. I figure I'll wash it in the spring, or maybe on an unseasonably warm day in February. I ride every day. No time for the finer stuff.

[Bens06Sabre]

what about making a temp storage area, couple of 2x2 and some tarp material ?

[dorfman17]

thanks for the advice. all very helpful. Building a shelter might be a good way to go.

[pedro5177]

Just ride it and the elements won't be any worse than any other time of the ur, unless u get a lot of snow and they salt the roads


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[gdb069]

A good motorcycle cover should not retain moisture (vented). So up to you whether to ride and cover or to store. I like my bikes to last a long time and don't need them to commute so store them once the fun months are over.

G.

[MikeB]

what about making a temp storage area, couple of 2x2 and some tarp material ?

That's the ticket. You could also use metal conduit pipes if you can find the angled corner connectors. The roof should definitely have a steep pitch, either a peak in the middle or lean-to style.

[NuBeOnLI]

Dorf

Keep an eye on the local Craig's List..every now and then a small portable garage or even a bike barn shows up. The advantage with those is you can drop a 60 watt light bulb in there and that will kill the moisture issue.