Happy New Year to all!
Due to the size of the GTR, I'm having to store mine outside, within my garden walls, with a quality cover, an Oxford Protex stretch and of course various locks and chain.
(My previous ZZR's I've managed to get through a single door, out of the elements)
Does anyone else keep their bikes outdoors, if so, what is the best way to keep the elements from the discs and surrounding parts?
I've coated the disc bolts and floaters with ACF50 (plus the rest of bike).
Will this be enough to keep the rust at bay?
Apologies for the first silly question of the year! :embarrassed:
Matey be careful of a loose cover as the windy days will move it about which in time will polish the paint off your mirrors and any other painted part that the cover rests on. Ask me how i know 😡😡😡😱. Just a heads up thats all 👍
it's difficult to advise without knowing more detail about your storage circumstances, but would it be possible to erect a storage shed ?
You need to protect your investment :yes:
http://www.asgardsss.co.uk/motorcycle-garage
Quote from: Macskwak on January 01, 2017, 03:43:32 PM
Matey be careful of a loose cover as the windy days will move it about which in time will polish the paint off your mirrors and any other painted part that the cover rests on. Ask me how i know 😡😡😡😱. Just a heads up thats all 👍
Good point. I bought an XL cover which seems to fit well. The panniers have been removed though I'm sure the cover will accomadate them. The elasticated bottom pulls the cover in around the wheels, it's also a heavy jobbie! :yes:
I'm hoping the wind won't be such an issue with the walls :smiley:
Quote from: O.C. on January 01, 2017, 05:26:23 PM
it's difficult to advise without knowing more detail about your storage circumstances, but would it be possible to erect a storage shed ?
You need to protect your investment :yes:
http://www.asgardsss.co.uk/motorcycle-garage
That would be ideal . . . If I had the space :sad:
Is there a neighbour you could rent a garage from for a small fee?
Quote from: Kylinski on January 01, 2017, 06:00:38 PM
That would be ideal . . . If I had the space :sad:
understood :yes:
Dont know how much space you have but a mate of mine had one of these and secured it to a concrete floor.Worked well. http://www.bike-home.co.uk/large-motorbike-shed-garage-tent-barn.html +1 on the acf 50.
Quote from: wildybeast on January 01, 2017, 08:09:35 PM
Dont know how much space you have but a mate of mine had one of these and secured it to a concrete floor.Worked well. http://www.bike-home.co.uk/large-motorbike-shed-garage-tent-barn.html
Again, great idea but lack of floor space to erect it!! (Ooooh matron!)
Quote from: The Wolf on January 01, 2017, 07:01:55 PM
Is there a neighbour you could rent a garage from for a small fee?
Unfortunately I don't know anyone around here with a garage. Would there be an issue with insurance though?
Wook is a dab hand with a KANGO hammer ...if ya wants ya opening more open like .. wider door mebbees
Bike Barn.
Takes about the same floor space but protects better.
http://www.thebikebarn.net/model_tourer.html (http://www.thebikebarn.net/model_tourer.html)
Quote from: Boomer on January 01, 2017, 09:00:23 PM
Bike Barn.
Takes about the same floor space but protects better.
http://www.thebikebarn.net/model_tourer.html (http://www.thebikebarn.net/model_tourer.html)
Yep, this is doable :smiley:
I'll measure up tomorrow to make sure there's enough room.
Has anyone have one or know someone? Can't see any reviews?
I found this on Youtube, there are others clips on tgere regarding different makes of bike covers.....hope this helps you to decude :yes:
https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=TfsRnSfb75A
Over £400 with the floor seems to be a lot of money for what it is ( Bike Barn) :eek:
There are others at half the price, not sure about the quality though :no:
There are quit a few on E-bay from £150 upwards .
As you say check the quality or search for reviews a link below :yes:
https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/311406662380
I'm wondering if the GTR will fit into a standard bike barn with panniers removed?
Barn size length 108 x width 42 x height 63
Bike size length 88 x width 38 x height 56
Quote from: Kylinski on January 02, 2017, 11:51:34 AM
I'm wondering if the GTR will fit into a standard bike barn with panniers removed?
Barn size length 108 x width 42 x height 63
Bike size length 88 x width 38 x height 56
looks like it will fit from those measurements :yes:
I have used a family tent in the garden before with good results. cheap solution and caused no damage to the bike
Quote from: Lewisman on January 03, 2017, 06:39:08 PM
I have used a family tent in the garden before with good results. cheap solution and caused no damage to the bike
Another great idea I would consider if space wasn't a major factor, hence the Bike Barn being my best option at the mo.
You need to act quick or your pristine GTR won't be much longer :oops:
Quote from: davetherave on January 03, 2017, 07:45:33 PM
You need to act quick or your pristine GTR won't be much longer :oops:
Yep! Stressing me right out at the moment :sad:
I've decided on a Bike Barn but I not sure whether to go for the standard or tourer size.
Decisions decisions!
Are you the same davetherave of ZX14R.co.uk fame?
Before u buy look at trike barn I had 2 bikes in one a blackbird and a gsx1400 great so no.probs for a gtr with panniers left on
KENNY
Wouldnt it be best to get the biggest size that you can get in the space - not alot of difference in price but you have it just in case
I think I'm gonna have a go at building an enclosure for it using the fence it's up against as one side (the back), the front will lift away, the top will fold up and the sides will fold back. It will all be padlocked up to stop the curious having a look.
Sounds complicated but I think it will be more permanent than a tent barn :smiley:
Watch this space . . .
Quote from: Kylinski on January 03, 2017, 08:06:33 PM
Yep! Stressing me right out at the moment :sad:
I've decided on a Bike Barn but I not sure whether to go for the standard or tourer size.
Decisions decisions!
Are you the same davetherave of ZX14R.co.uk fame?
Yes :biker3:
Another option would be to get a cheap or used shed and modify the front to get the bike in.
A friend got a 6x10' shed and converted it to 2 door front.
If you do, remember to reinforce the base to take the sidestand or centrestand.
A steel plate works well.
I squeeze mine into an 8 x 6 garden shed. When I bought it I had it made with double doors on the end. I also laid another floor on top of the original. The bike even shares the shed with my work bench. Where there's a will there's a way.
Quote from: Kylinski on January 02, 2017, 09:07:27 AM
Over £400 with the floor seems to be a lot of money for what it is ( Bike Barn) :eek:
There are others at half the price, not sure about the quality though :no:
£400 to protect a £12k bike and cost is an issue !!!!!!!!!🤔