Friday, December 12, 2014

What to Remember During Motorcycle Storage in the Winter

Winter time has come and that means that you may no longer use your motorcycle for the time-being. The problem is that you really don’t have space in your garage to keep your motorcycle there. So, what do you do now?

This isn’t a huge problem. There are many storage facilities that offer motorcycle storage so finding one shouldn’t be a challenge. However, the challenge is how to keep your motorcycle in good condition when it is in the storage.

The secure storage facility will promise you security and safety for your valuables. While the most reputable brands will keep their promise, there’s always the risk of not getting your bike in its original state like the first time you put it in storage. On the other hand, this doesn’t mean that the storage facility will always be at fault here. You also have a hand in this matter.

For one, motorcycle storage will not charge your battery for you, so don’t expect your battery to be fully-charged after the winter when you get it out. If you’re worried about the battery discharging, then you better buy a battery charger and put it in the secure storage with your bike. The charger will be attached to the battery to keep it recharging, unless it is fully charged already.

The next thing you have to worry about is the motorcycle storage unit itself. You must look into the temperature of the storage unit to make sure that your bike will remain in good condition.

If the secure storage facility is too hot, that can crack the paint of your bike. If the storage unit is too cool, this can lead to moisture problems. Either way, it can damage the parts of your bikes.

So, you may want to go for a storage unit that is climate or temperature controlled. This way, you can keep your bike at a constant temperature.

In line with this, you may want to buy a bike cover to cover up your bike in the motorcycle storage. Aside from the possibly changing temperature, the cover should protect your bike from anything inside the storage unit just as dirt, debris, pests and other things that can damage the bike.

Now after winter, when you want to get your bike out of the secure storage unit, make sure that everything is in good working order. Check your battery, brakes, lights and tires. Check everything before you go on the road again to avoid accidents or injuries.

Ives Dairy Self Storage
20340 NE 15th CT Miami, FL 33179
(305) 651-5354
http://www.businesslocallistings.com

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