Wooden shed & Bikes

monuworks

Hi

Can anyone tell me or has anyone any experience of keeping a motorbike in a wooden shed, would it be ok or would dampness be a problem?

Nodster

No experience of a wooden shed, thankfully I've a concrete shed. Keep your eye out in either Aldi or Lidl - every now and then they have dehumidifier crystal kits on offer. They do work and are commonly used in mobilehomes, campervans and.....sheds by taking the moisture out of the air

(I'm sure the local hardware shop also stocks them along with replacement crystal bags)

Please Kill Me

I had a barna shed for my Hornet when I had it. 8" x 10" I think. I got rockwool and put it between the joists on the walls and then nailed plywood panels onto them. Did the job just nice.

monuworks

Thanks for the info lads, I suppose if it's well insulated, it should do the job, maybe just think of a better way to secure the door.:)

doolox

...is key to keeping motorcycles in decent shape. It mightn't be a bad idea to have an electric fire connected to a frost stat so that you can protect your machine from frost and moisture when the weather freezes.

I do not ride a motorbike and never have but I have seen them in action at very close quarters at high speed on the M50......they make my car look like a snail.....at 120kph.

You don't want ice, moisture or any of natures fouler uppers interfering with machine at those speeds.

arybvtcw0eolkf

One of the cheapest ways to insulate a Barna shed, and don't laugh!!.. Is to line it with election posters ~ the plastic honey combed type, and paint the ugly bastards faces out of course!.

Election posters are a very good and cheap way to insulate a Barna shed.

Wonda-Boy

All we have to do is wait for an election now.....lmao.

In fairness they are quite thick and would work I suppose.....

Max Headroom

Wonda-Boy wrote: »

In fairness they are quite thick and would work I suppose.....

Still talkin about the sheets arent you..????,.............:D

gipi

Have kept bike in wooden shed for several years - the current shed is lined with plastic (like bin bags).

Never had any problem with dampness, or freezing, even during the couple of bad winters we had.

doctorchopper

be less condensation in a wooden shed than a steel shed with no insulation,

Del2005

Wonda-Boy wrote: »

All we have to do is wait for an election now.....lmao.

In fairness they are quite thick and would work I suppose.....

They'll be plenty up soon, we're having the children's referendum shortly

arybvtcw0eolkf

Wonda-Boy wrote: »

All we have to do is wait for an election now.....lmao.

In fairness they are quite thick and would work I suppose.....

The honey combed center makes them great for insulting a barna shed, I know it sounds mad.. I had Mary Harney posters up in mine ~ to scare the thieves away

Wonda-Boy

Julia Orange Puppet wrote: »

The honey combed center makes them great for insulting a barna shed, I know it sounds mad.. I had Mary Harney posters up in mine ~ to scare the thieves away

Would be better if you had her in person....they would be reformed criminals if they met her in a wooden shed at 4am I tells ya

Max Headroom

Julia Orange Puppet wrote: »

I had Mary Harney posters up in mine ~

Jesus....how was there any room left in the shed .............:D

Wonda-Boy

It was VERY DEEP...pmsl

Max Headroom

Wonda-Boy wrote: »

It was VERY DEEP...pmsl

Scary thought.............:D

Hotblack Desiato

doolox wrote: »

...is key to keeping motorcycles in decent shape. It mightn't be a bad idea to have an electric fire connected to a frost stat so that you can protect your machine from frost and moisture when the weather freezes.

I do not ride a motorbike and never have but I have seen them in action at very close quarters at high speed on the M50......they make my car look like a snail.....at 120kph.

You don't want ice, moisture or any of natures fouler uppers interfering with machine at those speeds.

If I'd never driven or owned a car I wouldn't go on to the Motors forum and give out about how fast they drive and lecture them on the maintenance of their machines :rolleyes: so what is it about bikes that makes everyone a self-appointed expert??

gctest50

doolox wrote: »

You don't want ice, moisture or any of natures fouler uppers interfering with machine at those speeds.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OX_weIUwd_o

raven41

If you are strapped for cash it is possible to keep the bike outdoors with a good waterproof cover and keep it in good nick. I have done so for the last 10 years and there is no corrosion anywhere on my 2 machines. The cover will keep the rain off but will not protect it from cold and damp.
As long as the bike is washed regularly and treated with acf50, this should keep rust at bay. Also regularly attaching it up to a battery tender (especially in cold weather) is a good idea.

galwaytt

doolox wrote: »

...is key to keeping motorcycles in decent shape. It mightn't be a bad idea to have an electric fire connected to a frost stat so that you can protect your machine from frost and moisture when the weather freezes.

I do not ride a motorbike and never have but I have seen them in action at very close quarters at high speed on the M50......they make my car look like a snail.....at 120kph.

You don't want ice, moisture or any of natures fouler uppers interfering with machine at those speeds.

Christ.
Do NOT put an electric fire in a confined space with a vehicle. Petrol fumes and ignition source do not mix. Your tank is vented, and petrol vapours are MORE likely, in a warm environment.

Are you that keen to claim on your fire insurance ?

A timber shed is fine, insulated, and with a vent you can open / close is a good idea. Buy a solar battery charger, cover the bike even with an old sheet, and it will be fine.

Only issue I've seen with timber sheds is a poor base, and the floor was then strained by weight of the bike. A shed with a wide or double door would make it much easier to get it in & out.

paddy147

Buy a plastic shed instead.

Will last a lifetime.

I have one,and its great.

scudster

paddy147 wrote: »

Buy a plastic shed instead.

Will last a lifetime.

I have one,and its great.

Plastic shed? Pics please or I'm not a believer

paddy147

scudster wrote: »

Plastic shed? Pics please or I'm not a believer

Ketter 8 x 6 foot plastic shed.

Built in adjustable shelves,grippy non slip base floor,double doors and double windows too.

Goes up in 20 minutes and can be taken apart in a matter of 20 minutes to,so you can take it with you.:)

Can be had in smaller and bigger sizes too.

Killgore Trout

I have a shed made with 22mm T+G timber lined on the inside ceiling and walls with OSB and with foam insulation in between. Wired with lights an sockets. No heating. Gets cold in the winter, but not too cold (like my beer never freezes). Have had it about 6 years.

You'll have a nice dry reasonably warm shed with the tongue and groove, the thinner overlapping timber is gonna be draughty and colder.

DaveD

I put my GSX-R away last winter in my garden shed, which is not insulated. Had a lot of hassle getting it started when i took it out in March, also had water in the oil (milky looking), was told it was from condensation. Shed was put up new last Summer and the bike had a cover om it.

So for this winter i've ordered a Bikebubble. Should have it in 3 weeks or so.

paddy147

So how much for the glorified tent then??.




Edit...265 quid sterling plus postage??

Thats fcuking crazy money.

daenerysstormborn3

Cheaper (in more ways than one) to just drive your bike all year round.

Pipz

I think it doesn't matter where you store your bike as long as you keep it well maintained. I mean, if you leave your bike lying up for 3 months even in the nicest of places, chances are your battery's still going to be knackered if you've just left it lying there. If you're worried about dampness, invest in a few emptyable dehumidifiers. They work wonders.

galwaytt

paddy147 wrote: »

So how much for the glorified tent then??.




Edit...265 quid sterling plus postage??

Thats fcuking crazy money.

Priced a bike lately? ...not much you'd need a cover for at £265......

paddy147

galwaytt wrote: »

Priced a bike lately? ...not much you'd need a cover for at £265......

Eh yes I have actually.

But some people like to sell something as if its the best invention ever.

Its a glorified tent with a small 12v motor....wow.

There is no way in hell it is worth the 265 pound sterling asking price.:rolleyes:

DaveD

paddy147 wrote: »

Eh yes I have actually.

But some people like to sell something as if its the best invention ever.

Its a glorified tent with a small 12v motor....wow.

There is no way in hell it is worth the 265 pound sterling asking price.:rolleyes:

I'll let you know how well the 'glorified tent' works out after the winter then!

pixiebean22 wrote: »

Cheaper (in more ways than one) to just drive your bike all year round.

I ride all year round, have 2 bikes, and like to keep the GSX-R in good nick. Don't want to risk dropping it once the cold weather sets in so it gets put away.