motorcycle storage?

atomicrm · October 17th, 2011, 03:54 PM

about how much is storage for a bike?

my buddy really wants to pick up a 250 but his parents are absolutely against it. hes curious how much just storing the bike would cost so that his parents never saw it and we could go hit roads on the weekends.

setasai · October 17th, 2011, 04:16 PM

Depends on the storage space. Could he not just keep it at your place instead? I suppose you guys could work up some kind of agreement.

That said, keeping something like this from his parents is a bad idea in every form. Secrets like this tend to get out at some point anyways. Most parents are against it because they love and care for their kids. That should be respected and dealt with not hidden and avoided. I urge your friend to respectfully tell his parents that he's going to get a bike no matter what (given that he's of age and can do that) and show responsibility for the risks by getting good gear. Given time and display of maturity for the sport, they will warm up to the idea of motorcycling and your friend will be able to enjoy it more.

Summary: Keeping it hidden from parents... BAD BAD BAD idea. Storing it because you have no where else to store it... ok not so bad idea and costs would depend on the storage location and length of time but in my experience it never ends up being worth it.

hybridkid · October 24th, 2011, 09:56 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by atomicrm

about how much is storage for a bike?

my buddy really wants to pick up a 250 but his parents are absolutely against it. hes curious how much just storing the bike would cost so that his parents never saw it and we could go hit roads on the weekends.

I'm 31 and I still lie to my mother about having a bike...Yes, I have been on my own for awhile (own my house, own my car, etc.)...but I feel breaking the news about my motorcycle to my mom would have brought on the MAJOR kick in the butt from GRANDMA....I feel your friends pain, I was there too. Like anything, if he really cares about how people care about him than he will do the utmost to ride with care.

Can't lie, I contemplated if there would ever be a day when I did give up riding...it may be the day I have my first born child that things change. There really is no such thing as "safety" or "security"...Anything is possible, so ride with care.

rockNroll · October 24th, 2011, 10:10 AM

He can keep it at my place for free.

Honko · October 24th, 2011, 10:49 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by hybridkid

I'm 31 and I still lie to my mother about having a bike...Yes, I have been on my own for awhile (own my house, own my car, etc.)...but I feel breaking the news about my motorcycle to my mom would have brought on the MAJOR kick in the butt from GRANDMA....I feel your friends pain, I was there too. Like anything, if he really cares about how people care about him than he will do the utmost to ride with care.

Can't lie, I contemplated if there would ever be a day when I did give up riding...it may be the day I have my first born child that things change. There really is no such thing as "safety" or "security"...Anything is possible, so ride with care.

I think this is the important part of what you said in relation to this topic. You have your own life and are not dependent on your parents so really, your life is your life. The fact that his friend is looking for storage for his bike implies that he is still living at home (this is an assumption I am making given the lack of more information) under his parents' roof. Not telling your parents about the bike KJ is acceptable I would think. In the case of the OP's friend, doing so is just childish/immature and shows a lack of judgment imo.

massacremasses · October 24th, 2011, 10:52 AM

My mom said no too buuuuut

I only needed permission from my wife

so SHE CAN TALK TO THE HAND!!!

October 17th, 2011, 03:54 PM	#1
atomicrm ninjette.org member Name: Kevin Location: Texas Join Date: Oct 2011 Motorcycle(s): 2009 250R Posts: 76	motorcycle storage? about how much is storage for a bike? my buddy really wants to pick up a 250 but his parents are absolutely against it. hes curious how much just storing the bike would cost so that his parents never saw it and we could go hit roads on the weekends.

October 24th, 2011, 10:10 AM	#4
rockNroll . Name: rock Location: greenville, south carolina Join Date: Jun 2009 Motorcycle(s): black Posts: A lot.	He can keep it at my place for free. __________________________________________________ Always get a second opinion because most of these people are makin' this stuff up

October 24th, 2011, 10:52 AM	#6
massacremasses Avid Kitteh Poster Name: Justin Location: Norcal Join Date: Sep 2011 Motorcycle(s): 2006 Yamaha TTR 50 SUCK IT Posts: A lot.	My mom said no too buuuuut I only needed permission from my wife so SHE CAN TALK TO THE HAND!!! __________________________________________________ I powdercoat stuff Help me pay for my addiction I say funny stuff. http://twitter.com/JustinPWNSyou sometimes... I write like a 12 year old too, http://justinpwnsyou.wordpress.com/

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October 17th, 2011, 04:16 PM	#2
setasai ninjette.org certified postwhore Name: Brian Location: Detroit, MI Join Date: Jun 2010 Motorcycle(s): 2009 Ninja 250R Green Posts: A lot.	Depends on the storage space. Could he not just keep it at your place instead? I suppose you guys could work up some kind of agreement. That said, keeping something like this from his parents is a bad idea in every form. Secrets like this tend to get out at some point anyways. Most parents are against it because they love and care for their kids. That should be respected and dealt with not hidden and avoided. I urge your friend to respectfully tell his parents that he's going to get a bike no matter what (given that he's of age and can do that) and show responsibility for the risks by getting good gear. Given time and display of maturity for the sport, they will warm up to the idea of motorcycling and your friend will be able to enjoy it more. Summary: Keeping it hidden from parents... BAD BAD BAD idea. Storing it because you have no where else to store it... ok not so bad idea and costs would depend on the storage location and length of time but in my experience it never ends up being worth it.