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Post by farmboy on Nov 15, 2015 9:58:24 GMT 1
As its getting into the middle of Nov. I can't see much more biking weather this year.Although I'd like any quick spin out if poss.
The last few weekends have been very wet , this weekend its real windy and my guess when all this wind and stormy rain goes we will be getting frost, so the salt will start going on the roads.
I don't mind my bike getting caught in a shower when out , but the salt doesn't do the polished alu. and other bits much good.
So I am going to get my bike put away for winter today. I used a vac-bag last year with good results , going to use the same bag again this year I packed away tidy.
I plan to ,
Run bike up to temp , switch off fuel and let it run its self out of gas ,
Remove fuel pipes from tap and drain as much out of tank of Res. as poss on side stand.
Put a good table spoon of 2T oil in tank and give it a good shake around.
Remove plugs and put a teaspoon down each bore , kick it over a few times.
Remove battery, charge maybe 3 times over winter.
Polish paint , and coat alu. parts with duck oil .
I then remove the mirrors and put in bag , put the dessicant bag in and seal up.
I did this last year and it came out in March just as I put it in .My garage gets very damp in winter and everything drips with condensation some days so the bag worked good for me.
I know this thread get raised every year , but are you guys packing away for winter yet?
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Post by wolfboy1 on Nov 15, 2015 10:15:33 GMT 1
i;ve used a vac bag for about 4 years ? or so , my bike will be in it very soon , like to get one last ride in if poss  |
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Post by Yogi on Nov 15, 2015 10:30:20 GMT 1
Would these vac bags last that long if used in a carport type alley that wind blows through? Or will they degrade quickly?
Thinking of buying a few to keep the man cave clear for winter,Matt
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Post by 0h5h1t on Nov 15, 2015 12:05:58 GMT 1
I dont prep up for winter at all,i will still ride the bike on those cold crisp clear winter days. ill draw the line at wet and or salty roads though.
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Post by midlifecrisisrd on Nov 15, 2015 12:06:13 GMT 1
Would these vac bags last that long if used in a carport type alley that wind blows through? Or will they degrade quickly? Thinking of buying a few to keep the man cave clear for winter,Matt In a covered alley or in a garage it is exposed to the air so degredation would be the same. Bagged mine the last 2 years but trying something different this time. Moved it to my new timber workshop that has a greenhouse heater in it and loads of ventilation. One day I went in to the garage and my fazer was soaking with condensation. Then to the workshop and the hybrid and n1 were bone dry. Greenhouse heater is just a background heat source so just stops frost and helps dry the air. £10 a month to run Steve |
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Post by wolfboy1 on Nov 15, 2015 12:22:49 GMT 1
vac bag - just a big plastic bag that you put your bike in , with water adsorbing crystals in a container , just suck most of the air out with a vac and tie up the end with a large cable tie ( you don't even need a vac , just roll up excess plastic to expel some air ) .
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Post by 0h5h1t on Nov 15, 2015 13:32:47 GMT 1
vac bag - just a big plastic bag that you put your bike in , with water adsorbing crystals in a container , just suck most of the air out with a vac and tie up the end with a large cable tie ( you don't even need a vac , just roll up excess plastic to expel some air ) . dust proof and water proof, they are safe to store anywhere and could save on hold baggage fees ;-) lol |
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Post by farmboy on Nov 15, 2015 21:28:42 GMT 1
Well I got the other half to help hold the bag open while I got the bike in , I put it on the paddock stand in the bag also. At least the rear tyre will be off the ground . I put a piece of wood under the front tyre also.
Its tucked into a corner of the garage now until spring.
Steve, I know where you are coming from with the timber workshop .Timber just seems to breath and not hold the cold like concrete.
I have 2 other wooden sheds at the back of the house did think about trying to a bike in , but its just to tricky to get in through the door.
I keep my mowers and other bits in one shed , the blades on the cylinder mower will still be bright in spring kept in the wooden shed.
Thinking about the vac bag outside, what if you set the bike in the bag airtight as can be , then put the made to shape bike covers you get over the bag also. Thinking of the Oxford ones you can get a fair ££ , this would stop sunlight and the wind damaging the bag
Alex.
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Post by Yogi on Nov 15, 2015 21:37:26 GMT 1
Cheers gang,think I'll sell some to save on vac bags  |
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Post by yazza54 on Nov 16, 2015 9:25:05 GMT 1
Vac bag sounds a good idea I've had garage nightmares this last week not only is it freezing cold and full of condensation the roof is pretty f**ked and leaking in all corners. Nightmare. I do have a consumer unit in there so am I best having a little leccy heater going 24/7 once the roof is done?? Had to fire the bike off to my parents to hibernate till its sorted, theirs is part of the house with a radiator so bone dry ... Jealous  |
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Post by Delbert on Nov 16, 2015 23:56:50 GMT 1
Nice , I would move back in with them !!
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Post by ajv on Nov 18, 2015 19:09:29 GMT 1
Had good results with vacbags past 2 winters.. Although plastic is quite thin and easily holed if your floor is rough or catches a split pin etc.. My tip is use a sheet of celotex insulation (20mm is ideal) between floor and bag to protect against rips.. And don't forget a bit of wood under side or centre stand..
Will be using my bags again this weekend with fresh crystals which cost £5 a bag
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