Where can I store my motorcycle? Shed? backyard? what...

lavid2002 · June 2nd, 2009, 06:58 PM

Where can I keep my motorcycle when I get it. I suppose I could clear out the shed and make a small ramp so I can drive the bike into it, but there are allot of tools and I dont want my bike to get dinged up. Also, its packed in there. The garage is small and thats where my mom keeps her infiniti G35 (only the driver can get in and out we have hardwood stacked on the right side. I SUPPOSE I could buy a shed separate for the ninja but that would cost allot. ARGGG. I dont know what to do with this thing. Also, Im leaving for college in the fall and its a year round school. Ill only be home every now and again this needs to be secure and out of the elements. Ideas?

What do you do with your ninja?

Thanks! :P

-Dave

dmonaco05 · June 2nd, 2009, 07:03 PM

get one of those cheap $250 sheds by arrow from lowes/hd not the highest quality but wont break the bank and cheaper than a storage unit

miks · June 2nd, 2009, 07:09 PM

Put it inside the house

Or, buy a weatherproof full cover.

noche_caliente · June 2nd, 2009, 07:10 PM

or wait until you're more settled to get one if you can't take it to school and don't have anywhere to put it

lavid2002 · June 2nd, 2009, 07:12 PM

Theres a bookshelf and dresser in the shed we really dont use, the price of these sheds is kind of deterring. Maybe I can throw those away and use the right part of the shed. I have to scoot the bike acrost like 20 feet of grass every time I want to use it though. This isnt a big deal is it?

lavid2002 · June 2nd, 2009, 07:14 PM

Quote:

Put it inside the house

Or, buy a weatherproof full cover.

Lol every entrance to my house has at least 3 steps. I dont think the suspension could handle it... haha

Elfling · June 2nd, 2009, 07:26 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by lavid2002

Theres a bookshelf and dresser in the shed we really dont use, the price of these sheds is kind of deterring. Maybe I can throw those away and use the right part of the shed. I have to scoot the bike acrost like 20 feet of grass every time I want to use it though. This isnt a big deal is it?

Doesn't sound like a big deal to me, the bike does roll

If you're going to leave it alone for long periods of time, Id definitely put it inside something to keep it out of the elements.

lavid2002 · June 2nd, 2009, 07:35 PM

Alright, I work at a marina and to winterize te motors we make a fuel mixture of WD-40, Sta-bil, and gasoline. We run it in the engines, then after 5 minutes or so (To assure its all nice and in the jets and everywhere) We spray engine fogger into the carburetor until the motor bogs out and dies. Once it dies we know everything is coated and there is no possible chance of gas deterioration and or rusting of internal parts. Whats the best way to winterize these babies?

dmonaco05 · June 2nd, 2009, 07:43 PM

the OM just says to run the engine at idle speed until it dies

lavid2002 · June 3rd, 2009, 06:53 PM

Seriously? What about rust inside the engine. Also, I doubt running it until it dies gets every little bit of fuel...what happens when the fuel gets gummed up from the cold? Ive cleaned out tons of carbs full of gasoline that turned into a gelatin like substance over winter....madness. Does anyone here run it until it dies and call it a day? If so leme kno how its working out for you plz.

-Dave

Apex · June 3rd, 2009, 07:10 PM

If you plan on storing it for a while. pull the spark plugs, add some oil in the chambers. Then cycle the engine using the starter (with the fuel cut off), and coat the cylinders with oil.

I personally would drain the contents of gas tank in a handheld gas tank. While the tank is off, pull the plugs, add some oil, and cycle the engine with the plugs out of it. Having the plugs out keeps the motor from forcing the oil to the exhaust. Then you should be set. I'd personally drain the gas out of the carbs myself.

lavid2002 · June 4th, 2009, 04:45 PM

I was thinkin about drining the bowls and calling it a day, but what about all the jets? I think ill run a lil sta-bil then fog it, then drain the fuel and do the cylinders.

ninjammin · June 4th, 2009, 08:15 PM

It is June right?

CC Cowboy · June 5th, 2009, 08:20 AM

Store it at my house, with the keys in it.

HKr1 · June 5th, 2009, 10:31 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by lavid2002

I have to scoot the bike acrost like 20 feet of grass every time I want to use it though. This isnt a big deal is it?

I gotta ride 1/2 mile dirt, just to find some pavement to ride on

krazygluon · June 6th, 2009, 07:27 PM

TBH, not having $250 for a shed might be a hint that you don't really have the $$ for the bike.

There's a Total Cost of Ownership involved in motorcycles (or road bicycles or any other moving man-toy) that silently extends well beyond the pricetag of the bike, not to mention the risk of becoming a completely addicted gearwhore.

I live in an apartment and during the summer I rely on a bike cover. In the winter I'll rent a car-port space and throw a cable around it attached to a pole. Might add a few blankets under the cover and will probably remove the battery and take it indoors.

wyckedflesh · June 6th, 2009, 10:05 PM

Red'09250 · June 7th, 2009, 12:27 PM

Did you put a cat under your kickstand? I've heard of throwing a towel down to keep divots out of the floor, but this is ridiculous.

wyckedflesh · June 7th, 2009, 01:46 PM

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Originally Posted by Red'09250

Did you put a cat under your kickstand? I've heard of throwing a towel down to keep divots out of the floor, but this is ridiculous.

It was a thought, really, but not with her, she is a bit too feisty to get away with that. She is also a year and a half old kitten, she has yet to grow into her paws...

June 2nd, 2009, 06:58 PM	#1
lavid2002 ninjette.org member Name: Dave Location: South Jerzey Join Date: Feb 2009 Motorcycle(s): None yet Posts: 181	Where can I store my motorcycle? Shed? backyard? what... Where can I keep my motorcycle when I get it. I suppose I could clear out the shed and make a small ramp so I can drive the bike into it, but there are allot of tools and I dont want my bike to get dinged up. Also, its packed in there. The garage is small and thats where my mom keeps her infiniti G35 (only the driver can get in and out we have hardwood stacked on the right side. I SUPPOSE I could buy a shed separate for the ninja but that would cost allot. ARGGG. I dont know what to do with this thing. Also, Im leaving for college in the fall and its a year round school. Ill only be home every now and again this needs to be secure and out of the elements. Ideas? What do you do with your ninja? Thanks! :P -Dave __________________________________________________ -Dave

June 2nd, 2009, 07:09 PM	#3
miks I'm lovin' it. Name: Mike Location: Melb, Australia Join Date: Feb 2009 Motorcycle(s): '09 Black 250R Posts: A lot.	Put it inside the house Or, buy a weatherproof full cover. __________________________________________________ Son: When I grow up I want to ride a motorbike. Father: You can't do both son.

June 2nd, 2009, 07:10 PM	#4
noche_caliente ninjette.org certified postwhore Name: Kim Location: mundo de ensueño Join Date: Nov 2008 Motorcycle(s): '08 250 Posts: A lot.	or wait until you're more settled to get one if you can't take it to school and don't have anywhere to put it __________________________________________________ Progrip tank pad, blue rim stripes, blue Pazzos, Roaring Toyz lowering kit, Puig DB in dark smoke, Cortech sport tail, super mini tank, and saddlebags, OES swingarm spools and Intuitive frame sliders

June 2nd, 2009, 07:12 PM	#5
lavid2002 ninjette.org member Name: Dave Location: South Jerzey Join Date: Feb 2009 Motorcycle(s): None yet Posts: 181	Theres a bookshelf and dresser in the shed we really dont use, the price of these sheds is kind of deterring. Maybe I can throw those away and use the right part of the shed. I have to scoot the bike acrost like 20 feet of grass every time I want to use it though. This isnt a big deal is it? __________________________________________________ -Dave

June 2nd, 2009, 07:35 PM	#8
lavid2002 ninjette.org member Name: Dave Location: South Jerzey Join Date: Feb 2009 Motorcycle(s): None yet Posts: 181	Alright, I work at a marina and to winterize te motors we make a fuel mixture of WD-40, Sta-bil, and gasoline. We run it in the engines, then after 5 minutes or so (To assure its all nice and in the jets and everywhere) We spray engine fogger into the carburetor until the motor bogs out and dies. Once it dies we know everything is coated and there is no possible chance of gas deterioration and or rusting of internal parts. Whats the best way to winterize these babies? __________________________________________________ -Dave

June 2nd, 2009, 07:03 PM	#2
dmonaco05 ninjette.org member Name: Dom Location: oswego ny Join Date: Apr 2009 Motorcycle(s): 2009 ninja 250r Posts: 46	get one of those cheap $250 sheds by arrow from lowes/hd not the highest quality but wont break the bank and cheaper than a storage unit

June 2nd, 2009, 07:43 PM	#9
dmonaco05 ninjette.org member Name: Dom Location: oswego ny Join Date: Apr 2009 Motorcycle(s): 2009 ninja 250r Posts: 46	the OM just says to run the engine at idle speed until it dies

June 3rd, 2009, 06:53 PM	#10
lavid2002 ninjette.org member Name: Dave Location: South Jerzey Join Date: Feb 2009 Motorcycle(s): None yet Posts: 181	Seriously? What about rust inside the engine. Also, I doubt running it until it dies gets every little bit of fuel...what happens when the fuel gets gummed up from the cold? Ive cleaned out tons of carbs full of gasoline that turned into a gelatin like substance over winter....madness. Does anyone here run it until it dies and call it a day? If so leme kno how its working out for you plz. -Dave __________________________________________________ -Dave

June 3rd, 2009, 07:10 PM	#11
Apex Livin' the Minimoto Life Name: Mark Location: Riding around in TX Join Date: Mar 2009 Motorcycle(s): 2022 Honda Navi, 2018 Z-125 Pro Posts: A lot.	If you plan on storing it for a while. pull the spark plugs, add some oil in the chambers. Then cycle the engine using the starter (with the fuel cut off), and coat the cylinders with oil. I personally would drain the contents of gas tank in a handheld gas tank. While the tank is off, pull the plugs, add some oil, and cycle the engine with the plugs out of it. Having the plugs out keeps the motor from forcing the oil to the exhaust. Then you should be set. I'd personally drain the gas out of the carbs myself. __________________________________________________ --- My IG Page --- My FB page! --- 2022 Honda Navi && 2018 Z-125 Pro

June 4th, 2009, 04:45 PM	#12
lavid2002 ninjette.org member Name: Dave Location: South Jerzey Join Date: Feb 2009 Motorcycle(s): None yet Posts: 181	I was thinkin about drining the bowls and calling it a day, but what about all the jets? I think ill run a lil sta-bil then fog it, then drain the fuel and do the cylinders. __________________________________________________ -Dave

June 4th, 2009, 08:15 PM	#13
ninjammin ninjette.org member Name: Scott Location: South Mississippi Join Date: Dec 2008 Motorcycle(s): 2003 Ninja 250 Posts: 26	It is June right?

June 5th, 2009, 08:20 AM	#14
CC Cowboy ninjette.org certified postwhore Name: Whodat Location: Ware Is.,MA Join Date: Jan 2009 Motorcycle(s): I pass the wind! Posts: A lot. MOTM - Mar '13, Jun '14	Store it at my house, with the keys in it. __________________________________________________ If everything seems under control; you're just not going fast enough!

June 6th, 2009, 07:27 PM	#16
krazygluon Parking Lot Qualified Name: Fielding Location: Michigan Join Date: May 2009 Motorcycle(s): '09 Ninja 250 Posts: 30	TBH, not having $250 for a shed might be a hint that you don't really have the $$ for the bike. There's a Total Cost of Ownership involved in motorcycles (or road bicycles or any other moving man-toy) that silently extends well beyond the pricetag of the bike, not to mention the risk of becoming a completely addicted gearwhore. I live in an apartment and during the summer I rely on a bike cover. In the winter I'll rent a car-port space and throw a cable around it attached to a pole. Might add a few blankets under the cover and will probably remove the battery and take it indoors.

June 6th, 2009, 10:05 PM	#17
wyckedflesh ninjette.org guru Name: Mikel Location: Valley of the Sun Join Date: Mar 2009 Motorcycle(s): '09 Blue Kawasaki KLE650 Versys, '95 Ducati 900SS/CR (undergoing track conversion) Posts: 287

June 7th, 2009, 12:27 PM	#18
Red'09250 ninjette.org member Name: P Location: FL Join Date: Jun 2009 Motorcycle(s): Red '09 250 Posts: 48	Did you put a cat under your kickstand? I've heard of throwing a towel down to keep divots out of the floor, but this is ridiculous.

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