I've been googling like crazy on this subject...I keep getting many different answers....some say to use a dehumidifyer, but some say it will freeze in the winter....Many say to use a small fan pointed at your bike...

Just curious what you guys use to prevent the dreaded bike sweat....I'm a new rider, so this is something new to me...want something simple...

Also, some say to cover the bike, while many others say don't cover the bike...

 

My bike is in the shed and has the same problem. I just cover it until I fire it up again. Keep it clean and waxed and a little condensation wipes right off.

 

It's going to do that. Its why you should change your oil first thing before you ride it in the spring. It'll be fine, be sure to put steel wool in the exhaust to prevent mice from going in.

 

Not much you can do about it. When the bike is colder than the air, it will condense just like a cold glass of water in a warmer room. The only solution is heat.

 

Ventilation will help. Figure out how to install a waterproof roof vent.

But, as long as the surface of the bike, or any object reaches the dew point, you'll get condensation. Wax everything that might rust very well

What does everyone think of spraying the stuff that is subject to rust with pure silicone spray? .

Oh yeah...if you're really not going to ride it all winter. Maybe that shrink wrap stuff that they put on boats.

 

I run a fan.

 

As mentioned a fan might help. Ive also heard of placing a lit 60 watt light bulb under the bike. Its supposed to warm the air just enough to keep condensate from forming. IDK though. Never tried either of these options. I just park my bike in the shed on a battery tender and leave it there till spring. No heat.

 

What about one of those Harley bubble things?

I'm not trying to be funny, I just really don't know how they work.

 

The light bulb thing might work if your winter temp was pretty constant around 30 degrees. But around here that bulb won't do squat when it's 10 below.
I never did anything but throw a cotton sheet over the bike, cover the exhaust & intake to keep out critters, and bring the battery in the house. The only time I had condensation was the odd spring day when the air warms up faster than the bike. Never had any corrosion issues.


This year I finally have my shed fully insulated and an electric garage heater installed. I'm keeping it at about 40-42 all winter, we'll see how it goes.

 

It's no different than the attic in your house. As long as you have good ventilation, there really isn't going to be any condensation or ice build up.

Cold winter air holds almost no water at all. The problem comes when you seal up a shed filled with moist summer air, and then it gets cold without any way for the humidity to escape.