Bike stored outside

[Kylinski]

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! 

[Macskwak]

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 👍

[O.C.]

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      


http://www.asgardsss.co.uk/motorcycle-garage   

[Kylinski]

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! 
I'm hoping the wind won't be such an issue with the walls 

[Kylinski]

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      


http://www.asgardsss.co.uk/motorcycle-garage

That would be ideal . . . If I had the space 

[Lonewolf]

Is there a neighbour you could rent a garage from for a small fee?

[O.C.]

That would be ideal . . . If I had the space 

understood      

[wildybeast]

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.

[Kylinski]

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!)

[Kylinski]

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?

[Wookie]

Wook is a dab hand with a KANGO hammer ...if ya wants ya opening more open like .. wider door mebbees

[Boomer]

Bike Barn.
Takes about the same floor space but protects better.
http://www.thebikebarn.net/model_tourer.html

[Kylinski]

Bike Barn.
Takes about the same floor space but protects better.
http://www.thebikebarn.net/model_tourer.html

Yep, this is doable 

I'll measure up tomorrow to make sure there's enough room.

Has anyone have one or know someone? Can't see any reviews?

[O.C.]

I found this on Youtube, there are others clips on tgere regarding different makes of bike covers.....hope this helps you to decude      



https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=TfsRnSfb75A   

[Kylinski]

Over £400 with the floor seems to be a lot of money for what it is ( Bike Barn) 

There are others at half the price, not sure about the quality though