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SmokeyJoe

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Storage blues
« on: November 04, 2012, 03:39:36 PM »
Well i am getting ready to put the buke uo for the winter, really dreading it.
Anyway, my garage is not the most water proof, it does not leak from the roof but seaps in around the bottom.  Not sure if i will have a dry day to fix it anytime soon, so i was wondering if i should use the CVO cover or not?  I was thinking it might hold moister and the garage is not going to be heated.

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Re: Storage blues
« Reply #1 on: November 04, 2012, 03:48:54 PM »
If you have electricity in the garage get a dehumidifier... that will help with moisture and you can use your cover. :2vrolijk_21:

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Re: Storage blues
« Reply #2 on: November 04, 2012, 04:09:56 PM »
Don't cover your bike if you have a moisture problem in your storage area. Fix the moisture problem. Even a heated area with moisture will ruin the bike.
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Re: Storage blues
« Reply #3 on: November 04, 2012, 04:27:42 PM »
Biggest problem with a moist area is temperature change.  Condensation with every cool down.  If no other choice than to store there, I would spray everything down with WD40 or S100 Corrosion Protectant.  Put on the cover, and put a small heat source near the bottom, and inside the cover.  Don't burn your bike and garage down.  Have used a 25W light bulb before, but a better choice would be a piano heater:

http://www.pianoorgandepot.com/store-cart/index.php?main_page=product_info&cPath=64&products_id=222






 
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Re: Storage blues
« Reply #4 on: November 04, 2012, 08:15:31 PM »
Mine is away as well. Didn't even get 100 miles on it
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Re: Storage blues
« Reply #5 on: November 05, 2012, 12:21:20 PM »
Move to where you can drive all year long and the storage problem goes away...
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Re: Storage blues
« Reply #6 on: November 05, 2012, 12:55:00 PM »
Have you considered using one of those storage bubble things. I think they are called Carcoon Bike Bubbles.
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Re: Storage blues
« Reply #7 on: November 05, 2012, 01:21:14 PM »
Use this to find that.

http://www.dpcalc.org/
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Re: Storage blues
« Reply #8 on: November 05, 2012, 07:13:05 PM »
Quote from: spada84 on November 04, 2012, 04:27:42 PM
Biggest problem with a moist area is temperature change.  Condensation with every cool down.  If no other choice than to store there, I would spray everything down with WD40 or S100 Corrosion Protectant.  Put on the cover, and put a small heat source near the bottom, and inside the cover.  Don't burn your bike and garage down.  Have used a 25W light bulb before, but a better choice would be a piano heater:

http://www.pianoorgandepot.com/store-cart/index.php?main_page=product_info&cPath=64&products_id=222

That's odd (piano heater), I've never owned a piano but any avid shooter will recognize that as a gun safe dehumidifier!  :huepfenlol2:






 
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Re: Storage blues
« Reply #9 on: November 06, 2012, 07:18:36 AM »
That link is a pretty good tool, I quick search of my local weather shows I am at risk for 5-6 months out of the year.  Now I am paranoid - before just concerned. 
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Re: Storage blues
« Reply #10 on: November 06, 2012, 07:12:47 PM »
Chit just put in the house where it belongs.
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Re: Storage blues
« Reply #11 on: November 07, 2012, 01:42:28 AM »
Thinking.... Thinking....

Dreaming about it in my living room :huepfenjump3: :huepfenjump3: :huepfenjump3:...










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Re: Storage blues
« Reply #12 on: November 14, 2012, 04:01:18 AM »
SmokeyJoe, to properly store a CVO it should be inside your house close to your stripper pole and 80 inch TV so you can have a dancer over while you sit on your bike drinking a beer with your stereo blasting. Oh wait I just woke up.CAHDBIKER
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Re: Storage blues
« Reply #13 on: November 14, 2012, 06:06:50 AM »
Quote from: cahdbiker on November 14, 2012, 04:01:18 AM
SmokeyJoe, to properly store a CVO it should be inside your house close to your stripper pole and 80 inch TV so you can have a dancer over while you sit on your bike drinking a beer with your stereo blasting. Oh wait I just woke up.CAHDBIKER




This is some funny chit CAHDBIKER  :P
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Re: Storage blues
« Reply #14 on: November 14, 2012, 07:18:33 AM »
Judy? You don't do basically the same thing?
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