Where do you store your bike when you're not riding? - Page 2

Jim · 04-11-2007, 06:51 PM

I don't keep it outside... I guess we're in a decent area, but I would be leary about it walking away.

Also, went and looked at a so called "new" lifan at a local dealer. It was yellow, and severly marked up all over the side panels (can you say dropped many times?, though they weren't broken, just scuffed) and the odometer read over 500k, and all the turn signal lenses were very very faded from the sun. The bike was on sale, but it was on a big enough sale for the abuse it looked like it had seen. Anyways my point was outdoor storage could fade your signal lenses.

Penguini66 · 04-11-2007, 08:04 PM

Yep, my signal lenses look pretty faded to me. My GY-5 has been outside uncovered now for just about a year. Including this past PA winter. But amazingly, the other plastic bits look nearly like new. I just tried to start it for the first time this year. Took a little starter fluid but it started and ran like new. Went for a 10 minute spin around the neighborhood. All lights and winkers functioning properly and for some reason the horn actually seems to work better. Now I just have to get insurance for it, burn the fuel stabalizer out of the tank and I should be ready for a second season of commuting to work on the Lifan. Last year I put about 2,000k on the odometer before it quit. This year I might even get a working battery and actually get it inspected.

SamM · 04-11-2007, 10:15 PM

Last summer, most of my time was devoted to this. Hopefully, in a few months, my bikes will be residing here in the basement shop/family room. I can't wait. I can work on my toys at night when I'm staying up getting ready for nightshift.

Savage · 04-11-2007, 10:25 PM

Lucky Bas....

PolygonFla · 04-12-2007, 08:58 AM

I chose carport because it is closest to back porch.

My bike was in the garge until I bought the Hyosung.

at least it is under cover and locked. If I put it in the shed I would ride it much less (out of site out of mind) I'm realy looking forward to getting some knobies on it and getting in the dirt.

katoranger · 05-22-2007, 07:36 PM

No garage, but I built a shed that I use for my shop and it has a porch that I parked the riding mower and the multiple bikes under. I guess it counts as the car-port. I also plan to ride mine year-round in everything like I did with all the other bikes. My signals are already faded from it sitting in front of the dealer's shop for about 6 months first. The rest of the bike looks fine except the gold colored areas are faded too.

Advantage to being in a warmer climate is I never have to winterize.

Allen

cycleway4 · 05-22-2007, 07:59 PM

in the storage building/garage with the Mini......like JustJoes's MG, Mini's rust, so that has to stay in!...........

red2003 · 05-25-2007, 02:06 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by PolygonFla

I chose carport because it is closest to back porch.

My bike was in the garge until I bought the Hyosung.

at least it is under cover and locked. If I put it in the shed I would ride it much less (out of site out of mind) I'm realy looking forward to getting some knobies on it and getting in the dirt.

How's that 650 working out for you? It's a sweet looking ride and VERY tempting for the $$$.

View Poll Results: Where do you store your bike when you're not riding?
In the garage?	26	76.47%
Under the carport?	4	11.76%
Outside but with a cover?	1	2.94%
Outside in the elements?	3	8.82%
Voters: 34. You may not vote on this poll

04-11-2007, 10:15 PM	#18
SamM Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: West Virginia Posts: 1,194	My New Solar House Last summer, most of my time was devoted to this. Hopefully, in a few months, my bikes will be residing here in the basement shop/family room. I can't wait. I can work on my toys at night when I'm staying up getting ready for nightshift. __________________ 2013 Jeep Wrangler Sahara MOAB 2005 BMW E53 X5 2011 Schutt Industries LTT-HC LQG trailer 2017 Coleman CT200U 1978 Yamaha SR500E 1979 Yamaha XS650 Special II
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05-22-2007, 07:36 PM	#21
katoranger Join Date: May 2007 Location: Altamont, Kansas Posts: 15,103	No garage, but I built a shed that I use for my shop and it has a porch that I parked the riding mower and the multiple bikes under. I guess it counts as the car-port. I also plan to ride mine year-round in everything like I did with all the other bikes. My signals are already faded from it sitting in front of the dealer's shop for about 6 months first. The rest of the bike looks fine except the gold colored areas are faded too. Advantage to being in a warmer climate is I never have to winterize. Allen __________________ You meet the nicest people on a Honda Clone.
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05-22-2007, 07:59 PM	#22
cycleway4 Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Virginia Posts: 269	in the storage building/garage with the Mini......like JustJoes's MG, Mini's rust, so that has to stay in!........... __________________ <div>Steve 2006 Roketa DB-07A/RSX-200E 2008 Roketa 250 Scooter 2019 Brozz 250
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04-11-2007, 06:51 PM	#16
Jim Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Abbotsford, BC, Canada Posts: 4,880	I don't keep it outside... I guess we're in a decent area, but I would be leary about it walking away. Also, went and looked at a so called "new" lifan at a local dealer. It was yellow, and severly marked up all over the side panels (can you say dropped many times?, though they weren't broken, just scuffed) and the odometer read over 500k, and all the turn signal lenses were very very faded from the sun. The bike was on sale, but it was on a big enough sale for the abuse it looked like it had seen. Anyways my point was outdoor storage could fade your signal lenses.
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04-11-2007, 08:04 PM	#17
Penguini66 Join Date: May 2006 Location: Mechanicsburg, PA Posts: 164	Yep, my signal lenses look pretty faded to me. My GY-5 has been outside uncovered now for just about a year. Including this past PA winter. But amazingly, the other plastic bits look nearly like new. I just tried to start it for the first time this year. Took a little starter fluid but it started and ran like new. Went for a 10 minute spin around the neighborhood. All lights and winkers functioning properly and for some reason the horn actually seems to work better. Now I just have to get insurance for it, burn the fuel stabalizer out of the tank and I should be ready for a second season of commuting to work on the Lifan. Last year I put about 2,000k on the odometer before it quit. This year I might even get a working battery and actually get it inspected.
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04-11-2007, 10:25 PM	#19
Savage Join Date: Mar 2007 Posts: 732	Lucky Bas....
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04-12-2007, 08:58 AM	#20
PolygonFla Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Florida USA Posts: 196	I chose carport because it is closest to back porch. My bike was in the garge until I bought the Hyosung. at least it is under cover and locked. If I put it in the shed I would ride it much less (out of site out of mind) I'm realy looking forward to getting some knobies on it and getting in the dirt.
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