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Old 12-27-2008, 06:45 AM
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Old 12-27-2008, 06:58 AM
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I've got condensation on my carport from the big temp swings we've been having lately. I've been running a fan, not even pointed directly at the bike. The carport is still wet, but the bike is dry. So I'd say the fan idea works.
 
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Old 12-27-2008, 07:09 AM
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I cover mine with blankets.
 
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Old 12-27-2008, 07:14 AM
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Just use a couple of light bulbs and leave them on all the time that will keep it as dry as you will need,
 
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A simple fan will help circulate air and not allow moisture (dew) to settle.
Believe me, I run golf courses and we deal with dew all the time in the morning hours. It's not a big deal on my golf courses but if there is a slight breeze during the evening/early morning hours, no dew is present.
 
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Old 12-27-2008, 07:21 AM
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I have a 12x24 shed for my bikes .It has 2 end vents and I did insulate the walls with r19 and put flake board up and no condensation in the shed.But my shed sits about 8-10 inches off of the ground .Can you get under your garage or is it on pad ?If you can get under it you might think about a vapor barrier and insulating the floor.
 
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Old 12-27-2008, 07:29 AM
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Default My cure is, I put it in the basement!!!!

Here is a pic of it in my basement!!
 
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Old 12-27-2008, 07:33 AM
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damp rid..
 
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Old 12-27-2008, 08:14 AM
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Got same thing this am because of the major warm up...I plan to fire her up later...the fan and light bulbs should do the trick...wasn't a problem until it went from freezing to almost 60, everything is just so damp
 
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Old 12-27-2008, 08:19 AM
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I had the same problem and people here suggested a bed sheet over the bike and the lightbulb under it. Works like a charm.
 


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