winter storage... outdoors?

  > >How bad an idea is this?

Pretty bad. If this is a new bike, or otherwise "non-disposable", you
may want to consider public storage. It may cost you, but storing a
bike outside may be the surest way to destroy it, depending on your
geographical location.


Good Luck,

Igor.
 >> Stay informed about: winter storage... outdoors? 

Jack wrote:
 >
 > Put it in the shed, and put the cover on it. Set some rat bait.
 > Check it from time to time.

Perhaps add some moth crystals (para-dichlorobenzene.) I hear that
the smell deters rodents and others who might like your bike.
 >> Stay informed about: winter storage... outdoors? 

"Jeff" wrote in message

 > How bad an idea is this? My alternative is inside a crappy old shack
 > with some holes in the roof. I think the shack is somewhat animal
 > infested, and I'm afraid of critters getting in there. I've heard
 > lots of stories about mice getting into the smallest places and
 > wrecking stuff.
 > I have a good cover for it, but it leaves the bottom open, of
 > course. Any suggestions? Oh, I live in Boston, MA, so we will get
 > snow. If it's anything like last year we will get a lot of snow.
 >
 > Thanks,
 > Jeff


you are so lucky you have that shed. I guess I didn't think too much about
winter and how bad it might be for a new bike. I cant put any kind of shed
out back
I guess the only thing I can use is a cover. right now my rule is no riding
when below freezing.
I don't want to hit any black ice. if weather is below freezing for a while
I guess all I can do
is make sure I start it once a week long enough to dry up any moisture on
the bike
other than I don't know. o well.
Tom
 >> Stay informed about: winter storage... outdoors? 

On 24 Nov 2003 07:24:40 -0800, (Jeff)
wrote:

 >How bad an idea is this? My alternative is inside a crappy old shack
 >with some holes in the roof. I think the shack is somewhat animal
 >infested, and I'm afraid of critters getting in there. I've heard
 >lots of stories about mice getting into the smallest places and
 >wrecking stuff.


Cycleshelters are awesome. I would buy one of these and put it in
your shed as well. Covers your whole bike, underneath too.

<a rel="nofollow" style='text-decoration: none;' href="http://www.cycleshelter.com/" target="_blank">http://www.cycleshelter.com/</a>
 >> Stay informed about: winter storage... outdoors? 

Igor wrote:

 >
 > Pretty bad. If this is a new bike, or otherwise "non-disposable", you
 > may want to consider public storage. It may cost you, but storing a
 > bike outside may be the surest way to destroy it, depending on your
 > geographical location.

C'mon guys. I haven't had access to a garage since I left home in 1969. All
my vehicles live outdoors all year. If I'm not planning to use them for a
few months, I pull the battery so I cna charge it up now and then.

The bikes get polytarps; the pickup can fend for itself. Given the
concentration of cats in the neighborhood, any mammals smaller than a deer
don't have a chance.
 >> Stay informed about: winter storage... outdoors? 

Beardg>>TWO WORDS
 >BLUE TARPS< Put the bike in the shed,Blue tarp under it(keeps moisture from
rising up) and also over the roof of the shed,Duct tape together tarps on roof,
Moth balls,Cover well all entrances to bike(exhaust,air in take) STABIL run
into carbs,change oil,squirt WD40 liberally all over exposed metal,or buy a can
of storage spray,wax well,bike cover....Pray....Or spend 200$ and buy a new tin
shed at Home depot,Double Blue tarp the floor and your home.
 >> Stay informed about: winter storage... outdoors? 

In article , Beardg says...
 >
 >Beardg>>TWO WORDS
  >>BLUE TARPS< Put the bike in the shed,Blue tarp under it(keeps moisture from
 >rising up) and also over the roof of the shed,Duct tape together tarps on roof,
 >Moth balls,Cover well all entrances to bike(exhaust,air in take) STABIL run
 >into carbs,change oil,squirt WD40 liberally all over exposed metal,or buy a can
 >of storage spray,wax well,bike cover....Pray....Or spend 200$ and buy a new tin
 >shed at Home depot,Double Blue tarp the floor and your home.

Beardog, I like your posts but I gotta say something about
the WD40 comment:

D O N ' T U S E I T !!!!

WD40 is nothing more than kerosene and will wash
off any real lube that present, no matter where it
gets sprayed.

For putting long term protection on surfaces that might
rust, LPS-3 is the cat's ass. It can be purchased in
small spray cans, or in one gallon jugs.

Jim

==================================================
please reply to:
JRR(zero) at yktvmv (dot) vnet (dot) ibm (dot) com
==================================================
 >> Stay informed about: winter storage... outdoors? 

On Mon, 24 Nov 2003 19:50:39 GMT, padams27.DeleteThis@spamacidebellsouth.net
(wrestleantares) wrote:


 >wrote:
 >
  >>How bad an idea is this? My alternative is inside a crappy old shack
  >>with some holes in the roof. I think the shack is somewhat animal
  >>infested, and I'm afraid of critters getting in there. I've heard
  >>lots of stories about mice getting into the smallest places and
  >>wrecking stuff.
 >
 >
 >Cycleshelters are awesome. I would buy one of these and put it in
 >your shed as well. Covers your whole bike, underneath too.
 >
 >http://www.cycleshelter.com/

Now that is one slick product!


84 - Virago 1000
<a rel="nofollow" style='text-decoration: none;' href="http://www3.telus.net/public/dbinns/" target="_blank">http://www3.telus.net/public/dbinns/</a>
ask me the time and I'll tell you how to build a cesium clock
 >> Stay informed about: winter storage... outdoors? 

"Calgary" wrote in message


 > (wrestleantares) wrote:
 >

  > >wrote:
  > >
   > >>How bad an idea is this? My alternative is inside a crappy old shack
   > >>with some holes in the roof. I think the shack is somewhat animal
   > >>infested, and I'm afraid of critters getting in there. I've heard
   > >>lots of stories about mice getting into the smallest places and
   > >>wrecking stuff.
  > >
  > >
  > >Cycleshelters are awesome. I would buy one of these and put it in
  > >your shed as well. Covers your whole bike, underneath too.
  > >
  > >http://www.cycleshelter.com/
 >
 > Now that is one slick product!
 >
 >
 > 84 - Virago 1000
<font color=purple> > <a rel="nofollow" style='text-decoration: none;' href="http://www3.telus.net/public/dbinns/</font" target="_blank">http://www3.telus.net/public/dbinns/</font</a>>
 > ask me the time and I'll tell you how to build a cesium clock

yea i just checked that out also.. it looks perfect for me.
in the morning open it up take the bike out and fold it away.
i would love to set some kind of alarm that would go off if someone opens
it.
any ideas?
 >
 >> Stay informed about: winter storage... outdoors? 

On Mon, 24 Nov 2003 20:43:35 -0600, "Extreme-cc's"
wrote:

 >



  >> (wrestleantares) wrote:
  >>

   >> >wrote:
   >> >
   >> >>How bad an idea is this? My alternative is inside a crappy old shack
   >> >>with some holes in the roof. I think the shack is somewhat animal
   >> >>infested, and I'm afraid of critters getting in there. I've heard
   >> >>lots of stories about mice getting into the smallest places and
   >> >>wrecking stuff.
   >> >
   >> >
   >> >Cycleshelters are awesome. I would buy one of these and put it in
   >> >your shed as well. Covers your whole bike, underneath too.
   >> >
   >> >http://www.cycleshelter.com/
  >>
  >> Now that is one slick product!
  >>
  >>
  >> 84 - Virago 1000
<font color=green>  >> <a rel="nofollow" style='text-decoration: none;' href="http://www3.telus.net/public/dbinns/</font" target="_blank">http://www3.telus.net/public/dbinns/</font</a>>
  >> ask me the time and I'll tell you how to build a cesium clock
 >
 >yea i just checked that out also.. it looks perfect for me.
 >in the morning open it up take the bike out and fold it away.
 >i would love to set some kind of alarm that would go off if someone opens
 >it.
 >any ideas?
  >>
 >
A big mean dog..



84 - Virago 1000
<a rel="nofollow" style='text-decoration: none;' href="http://www3.telus.net/public/dbinns/" target="_blank">http://www3.telus.net/public/dbinns/</a>
ask me the time and I'll tell you how to build a cesium clock
 >> Stay informed about: winter storage... outdoors? 

Extreme-cc's wrote:


 >

  >>(wrestleantares) wrote:
  >>
  >>

   >>>wrote:
   >>>
   >>>
   >>>>How bad an idea is this? My alternative is inside a crappy old shack
   >>>>with some holes in the roof. I think the shack is somewhat animal
   >>>>infested, and I'm afraid of critters getting in there. I've heard
   >>>>lots of stories about mice getting into the smallest places and
   >>>>wrecking stuff.
   >>>
   >>>
   >>>Cycleshelters are awesome. I would buy one of these and put it in
   >>>your shed as well. Covers your whole bike, underneath too.
   >>>
   >>>http://www.cycleshelter.com/
  >>
  >>Now that is one slick product!
  >>
  >>
  >>84 - Virago 1000
  >>http://www3.telus.net/public/dbinns/
  >>ask me the time and I'll tell you how to build a cesium clock
 >
 >
 > yea i just checked that out also.. it looks perfect for me.
 > in the morning open it up take the bike out and fold it away.
 > i would love to set some kind of alarm that would go off if someone opens
 > it.
 > any ideas?
 >
 >
 >

Check Aerostich. They have some neat unwired alarms for under $100.

E
 >> Stay informed about: winter storage... outdoors? 

"emore" wrote in message

 > Extreme-cc's wrote:


  > >

   > >>(wrestleantares) wrote:
   > >>
   > >>

   > >>>wrote:
   > >>>
   > >>>
   > >>>>How bad an idea is this? My alternative is inside a crappy old shack
   > >>>>with some holes in the roof. I think the shack is somewhat animal
   > >>>>infested, and I'm afraid of critters getting in there. I've heard
   > >>>>lots of stories about mice getting into the smallest places and
   > >>>>wrecking stuff.
   > >>>
   > >>>
   > >>>Cycleshelters are awesome. I would buy one of these and put it in
   > >>>your shed as well. Covers your whole bike, underneath too.
   > >>>
   > >>>http://www.cycleshelter.com/
   > >>
   > >>Now that is one slick product!
   > >>
   > >>
   > >>84 - Virago 1000
   > >>http://www3.telus.net/public/dbinns/
   > >>ask me the time and I'll tell you how to build a cesium clock
  > >
  > >
  > > yea i just checked that out also.. it looks perfect for me.
  > > in the morning open it up take the bike out and fold it away.
  > > i would love to set some kind of alarm that would go off if someone
opens
  > > it.
  > > any ideas?
  > >
  > >
  > >
 >
 > Check Aerostich. They have some neat unwired alarms for under $100.
 >
 > E

if that was for me thank you. but I think it just might be a little costly
for me right now.

tom
 >> Stay informed about: winter storage... outdoors? 

Jeff wrote:

 > How bad an idea is this? My alternative is inside a crappy old shack
 > with some holes in the roof. I think the shack is somewhat animal
 > infested, and I'm afraid of critters getting in there. I've heard
 > lots of stories about mice getting into the smallest places and
 > wrecking stuff.
 > I have a good cover for it, but it leaves the bottom open, of
 > course. Any suggestions? Oh, I live in Boston, MA, so we will get
 > snow. If it's anything like last year we will get a lot of snow.

Springfield, MA here.

Last winter my brother kept his bike outdoors and underneath a large
tarp. Then again, he did ride it to work almost every day through the
winter...

I'm lucky that I have a 1000sq/ft shop, plus my own garage to store this
year
 >> Stay informed about: winter storage... outdoors?