Subject: RE: Winter storage
Author: guzz-@comcast.net
Date: Nov 21, 2003, 12:45 PM
Post ID: 1715293190
My unheated concrete garage floor 'sweats',sometimes I can see small beads of water on it.Now I park it on plywood. I think I'll cover it this winter and
fix up a 12v computer fan under that.
Hi Jeffrey, I like to ride them all winter so I NEVER put them "away". However I used to put my old 1940 Chevy and Model A Ford away ,along with the other cages for the winter. We also store some of the older concept cars at work . Much of the storage damage is from dust settling from all around and moisture coming through the concrete floor .The dust releases acid in the presence of moisture . A sheet of poly film spread under the bike will help keep the moisture that is part of the thermal cycling from moving up to the bike . A breathable cover like a bedsheet will help keep the dust off if laid across the top .The sheet will not trap dampness like a non breathable cover. Wash , Dry well and wax the chrome and paint. Boat USA and some of the better hardware stores sell "Boeshield" , a spray on coating developed by Boeing as a corrosion barrier. You can spray it on the bare metals for added protection,wipe the excess off lightly . Keep an eye out for me this winter ,see ya on the road ! Jeffrey Buick wrote:
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