Gentlemen/Ladies:
Forgive me for being repetitive on an issue that i have researched on the forum and i am sure has been discussed many a time by many of you, however, i am seeking your thoughts on the following scenario........

I only have a 1 car garage and since we were blessed with our little girl this July, mamma will be getting the garage in the winter (but i get it back in the summer, ha). Just purchased a 6 x 12 enclosed trailer for my 2001 FLHRC/I in hopes of storing my bike in it during the winter (will also be used for trips to Tennessee and Kentucky). The trailer is about 150 feet behind the house so running electricity to it isn't ideal, but doable. What are some things i can do to keep my bike in tip top shape and minimize any rusting, dampness, etc. I live in northwest ohio.......

Any suggestions is much appreciated!

 

use the trailer site

 

what is "the trailer site"

 

Ride the Harley in the house and leave it there till spring.

 

I bought an 8'x20' a few years ago and decided to store our bikes in it and put our vehicles back in the garage. It's been a little over 2 years and have not had any problems.

 

i did the ame thing when i didn't have room in my garage for the bikes. got an enclosed trailer, added a power receptical so I could plug an extension cord to the trailer, with an inslde outlet. used a battery tender, added fuel stabilizer and you're good to go.

 

I've been using an enclosed trailer as a garage for my bike for almost a year now. Living in a 3rd floor condo left me with few alternatives. A lot of this depends on how much you think you are going to ride over the winter. It might be easier to pull the battery and place it on a battery tender in a corner of the garage, as opposed to running electricity out to the trailer. Adding fuel stabilizer to a full tank is good for any winter storage. I also have a small bucket of crystal dessicant that I picked up from a boating store. It pulls the humidity out of the air, and decreases my concerns about condensation and rust on those days that the temp jumps back and forth around freezing.

Since the trailer is going to be sitting for the winter, you might even consider jacking it up onto blocks to avoid concerns of flat spots on the tires.

 

Thanks for all the info.......guess i am just getting all worked up for nothing about the condesation and such. Guess i will pick up some crystal dessicant and see how that works. Will probably just pull the battery and place in the garage......

 

I would also find and old carpet and put it on the floor of the trailer. This will help absorb moisture too. If you see a lot of condensation in the trailer, spray WD40 on the chrome. Then just wash the bike well before you start it.

 

Thanks for the tip........i will find some used carpet somewhere!