Should i cover her ??

[jezz]

Hi folks, i need some advice, i have my 900 in a newly built garage, she used to be outside with a breathable cover on, (but not any more!)Should i still cover her or not? I put the breathable cover on her at first but it seemed to induce a bit of condensation on the pipes etc. Whats the best in your experience??

[cam7777]

I wouldn't cover, allow the air to circulate.

Use a product like FS365 / duck oil / ACF50 and give the bike a good spraying *

* Don't spray the discs though.

[CD]

I've eventually found a metal protection spray at www.frost.co.uk. It's like thick WD40 that wont evaporate. AutoGlym Motorcycle Protectant also gets good reviews.

I would however use a nylon cover which shouldn't trap any moisture. I've found cotton dust sheets go damp - not much help for bike covers.

[teejayexc]

Central heating.

[neilmud Lord Protector]

Jan 4, 2012 19:07:07 GMT teejayexc said:

Central heating.

& never riding your bike if it looks like rain or cold for the next week don't want water stains on the carpet.

Neil

PS might be leaving myself open to ridicule come next Sunday

[jezz]

Thanks chaps for the replies, looks like uncovered it is then, and Neil, how did you know i put a carpet down?!!! Bet ya don't kow the colour!!

[cam7777]

Jan 5, 2012 7:41:24 GMT jezz said:

Thanks chaps for the replies, looks like uncovered it is then, and Neil, how did you know i put a carpet down?!!! Bet ya don't kow the colour!!

Red?

[CD]

Mine is parked outside these days and usually covered with a light nylon type bike cover. Its never damp inside and keeps the worst of the rain off.

[jezz]

Brown!! I Win!!

[bobh]

Just seen the title of this thread - thought I'd strayed onto a horsey forum.

[DahDit]

Depends on how much moisture you get dripping on the bike. A light cover may be better than nothing, it'll still allow air to circulate but you won't end up with a bike being dripped on/covered in dust..........

I've just moved our bikes from such a garage to an insulated wooden shed and they are positively cosseted compared to their previous habitation. Is there no way that you can at least insulate and board the roof? It should make a big difference..........

[CD]

DuPont sell a 2pack spray on foam. It's used on boats and can be DIY. Well worth doing some googling.

[teejayexc]

Feb 2, 2012 23:52:01 GMT bobh said:

Just seen the title of this thread - thought I'd strayed onto a horsey forum.

You see Bob, there's just no way I would ever have thought about horses with that title

[Longway]

I keep mine in a 11 x 11 Timber shed which I built myself and never have any trouble with condensation.
A mate of mine insulated his brick outbuilding with Kingspan insulation, keeps his bikes very dry and warm

[jezz]

Thanks chaps will try the insulation route.