Storm Rolling in and I Have No Garage

Liist · May 27th, 2012, 09:22 AM

Tropic Storm Beryl is rolling in soon and I have my bike parked outside in the apartment parking lot, and I'm quite concerned. Any good tips on how I should park it or any possible shelters for my bike?

I live on the second floor so taking it inside is not an option.

thurt88 · May 27th, 2012, 10:35 AM

Rent a storage building ? Your in Fla, Im sure there are a million places to rent one there.

If you have no other option, put a cover over it at least, maybe find some way to secure it so the wind wont knock it over.

Alex · May 27th, 2012, 10:53 AM

I wouldn't put a cover on it, it makes it more likely to go over in significant wind.

Mountain Dew · May 27th, 2012, 10:54 AM

You're not homeless right? Push that **** in your front door.

Shikari99 · May 27th, 2012, 10:56 AM

Here in NJ last year we had Hurricane Irene i believe it was come through and I left my bike out in it. I made sure to cover it up really well so it wouldn't come off or become a sail pushing the bike over. Also if possible try to find a area to shield it from the wind just as a extra precaution. Mine was left on its kickstand and stood through the entire storm.

xSean13 · May 27th, 2012, 11:00 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Mountain Dew

You're not homeless right? Push that **** in your front door.

Missed the part where he said he lives on the 2nd floor.

thurt88 · May 27th, 2012, 11:04 AM

I half expected someone to suggest riding it up the stairs. I wouldnt advise it, but I've done it on a dirt bike.

Getting it down would suck.

How well do you know the people on the bottom floor ?

dfox · May 27th, 2012, 01:57 PM

Have a car? Put it close to the front of the car with the bike leaning towards the hood.

This will reduce the wind on the bike, and make it so that the only way it'll go over is towards the car, but it won't. If you get it close enough, it'll just tap the car then fall back into position, no marks on either.

Just a thought.

Stingray1000 · May 27th, 2012, 02:36 PM

I think a cover would be fine. I bought a tarp from home depot with string attached for 10 bucks covers the bike perfectly and i tie the rope to the wheels. No sail

Whiskey · May 27th, 2012, 02:50 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Stingray1000

I think a cover would be fine. I bought a tarp from home depot with string attached for 10 bucks covers the bike perfectly and i tie the rope to the wheels. No sail

In storm force winds will lift that & pull the bike over. if it's big enough then attach it to something other than the bike & it should be better.

OP find a multi floor carpark & pop it in there. try to get it fairly well surrounded by other cars & if you have a paddock stand stick it on it for a wider base & more stability.

Sigma.40 · May 27th, 2012, 03:17 PM

Just sit on it through the storm. Whats more important: your comfort and dryness or your bike staying upright

Heffdan · May 27th, 2012, 04:16 PM

Whiskey has the right idea man, Try and take it to a populated undercover area to hold out through the storm. Get a mate to follow you and drop you back after it is over.

DaBlue1 · May 27th, 2012, 05:13 PM

Get with a couple of neighbors and ask them if they would mind parking their cars closer together with your bike in the middle of them. Or get yourself a couple of tie down straps, a thick blanket (to protect the bike underneath the cover) and a cover. Strap it down to the nearest light post you can see.

mustang5.0 · May 27th, 2012, 05:18 PM

is there a 1st floor breeze way or under stairs?

LoneRonin · May 27th, 2012, 05:31 PM

do you not know anyone with a garage?? all you need is a spot a foot wide and 4 feet long...
I'm sure with the storm coming they'll be very understanding.

Liist · May 27th, 2012, 05:59 PM

I drove about a mile to campus and parked it in the parking garage. Since it's summer and tomorrow's Memorial Day, I shouldn't get ticketed.

The storm doesn't seem to come hitting my area as hard as I thought, but now I know she is safe and worst case scenario is a $30 ticket.

I guess I need to start making friends with the neighbors downstairs and get a tarp

Malicious Logic · May 27th, 2012, 06:19 PM

I know it's probably not the same as a tropic storm in florida but we had a pretty intense thunder storm roll through during the first week I had my bike at the apartment. We're 2nd floor too so I just kept it parked across the top portion of the space with the car pulled in. I had actually forgotten about the storm until I woke up in the middle of the night and looked out to see trees swaying and rain coming down almost horizontally. Bike ended up being fine. Just my 2 cents.

Hoodie Ninja · May 27th, 2012, 06:23 PM

You could always lay it down yourself VERY GENTLY. in the grass. Just make sure everything is covered... perhaps on a slight hill, just in case you see any flooding. It could work I guess.

Motofool · May 27th, 2012, 06:25 PM

Prepare a plan, David; it seems that the hurricane season is going to be active.

The worst about the Florida storms for our bikes are the flying projectiles.

Finding walls or some kind of shields that protect the bike around is as important as covering it, so the wind driven rain doesn't have a chance to penetrate deep into electrical parts, gas tank, etc.

NDspd · May 27th, 2012, 08:42 PM

I'm in Savannah, so I'm getting hit hard too. Been getting a couple 40mph winds or higher.

I put my cover on, then bungee corded around that to keep it from flapping. I also parked it on the side of the building opposite the wind. If it gets worse I'm going to park it in a breeze way...don't give a **** about what people think.

mrlmd · May 28th, 2012, 08:40 AM

Find a local garage or even a bike dealership and ask them if you can store the bike there inside for a day or two- wouldn't cost much if they wanted to charge you. Set that up before a hurricane approaches, for next time.

May 27th, 2012, 09:22 AM	#1
Liist ninjette.org guru Name: David Location: Florida Join Date: Oct 2011 Motorcycle(s): 2008 Kawasaki Ninja 250R Posts: 357	Storm Rolling in and I Have No Garage Tropic Storm Beryl is rolling in soon and I have my bike parked outside in the apartment parking lot, and I'm quite concerned. Any good tips on how I should park it or any possible shelters for my bike? I live on the second floor so taking it inside is not an option.

May 27th, 2012, 10:53 AM	#3
Alex ninjette.org dude Name: 1 guess :-) Location: SF Bay Area Join Date: Jun 2008 Motorcycle(s): '13 Ninja 300 (white, the fastest color!), '13 R1200RT, '14 CRF250L, '12 TT-R125LE Posts: Too much. Blog Entries: 7	I wouldn't put a cover on it, it makes it more likely to go over in significant wind. __________________________________________________ Montgomery Street Motorcycle Club / cal24.com / crf250l.org / ninjette.org ninjette.org Terms of Service Shopping for motorcycle parts or equipment? Come here first. The friendliest Ninja 250R/300/400 forum on the internet! (especially Unregistered)

May 27th, 2012, 10:54 AM	#4
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Stingray1000 ninjette.org certified postwhore Name: Jon Location: Newark, De Join Date: Apr 2012 Motorcycle(s): 2003 Kawasaki Ninja 250R Posts: A lot.	I think a cover would be fine. I bought a tarp from home depot with string attached for 10 bucks covers the bike perfectly and i tie the rope to the wheels. No sail __________________________________________________ http://www.facebook.com/groups/DeMdNjPagrouprides/ I live my life a quarter mile at a time! Who is affraid of the big bad jiggles???? LOL

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May 27th, 2012, 10:35 AM	#2
thurt88 ninjette.org guru Name: Tommy Location: Missouri Join Date: Jul 2010 Motorcycle(s): 2014 Honda CRF250L, 2010 ninja 250r Posts: 413	Rent a storage building ? Your in Fla, Im sure there are a million places to rent one there. If you have no other option, put a cover over it at least, maybe find some way to secure it so the wind wont knock it over.

May 27th, 2012, 10:56 AM	#5
Shikari99 ninjette.org member Name: Shikari Location: NJ Join Date: Jun 2011 Motorcycle(s): 11' 250R Posts: 27	Here in NJ last year we had Hurricane Irene i believe it was come through and I left my bike out in it. I made sure to cover it up really well so it wouldn't come off or become a sail pushing the bike over. Also if possible try to find a area to shield it from the wind just as a extra precaution. Mine was left on its kickstand and stood through the entire storm.

May 27th, 2012, 11:04 AM	#7
thurt88 ninjette.org guru Name: Tommy Location: Missouri Join Date: Jul 2010 Motorcycle(s): 2014 Honda CRF250L, 2010 ninja 250r Posts: 413	I half expected someone to suggest riding it up the stairs. I wouldnt advise it, but I've done it on a dirt bike. Getting it down would suck. How well do you know the people on the bottom floor ?

May 27th, 2012, 01:57 PM	#8
dfox ninjette.org sage Name: Fox Location: Boston Join Date: May 2012 Motorcycle(s): 08 250R Posts: 881	Have a car? Put it close to the front of the car with the bike leaning towards the hood. This will reduce the wind on the bike, and make it so that the only way it'll go over is towards the car, but it won't. If you get it close enough, it'll just tap the car then fall back into position, no marks on either. Just a thought.

May 27th, 2012, 03:17 PM	#11
Sigma.40 ninjette.org member Name: Alex Location: Traverse City, Michigan Join Date: Mar 2012 Motorcycle(s): 1999 "1000cc" ZX9R Posts: 194	Just sit on it through the storm. Whats more important: your comfort and dryness or your bike staying upright

May 27th, 2012, 04:16 PM	#12
Heffdan ninjette.org member Name: Dan Location: Gods Country - Australia Join Date: May 2012 Motorcycle(s): 2012 Ninja 250 SE Posts: 42	Whiskey has the right idea man, Try and take it to a populated undercover area to hold out through the storm. Get a mate to follow you and drop you back after it is over.

May 27th, 2012, 05:13 PM	#13
DaBlue1 Long Time Rider Name: Blue Location: Charlotte, NC Join Date: Sep 2010 Motorcycle(s): 2009 Kawasaki Ninja 250R Posts: A lot.	Get with a couple of neighbors and ask them if they would mind parking their cars closer together with your bike in the middle of them. Or get yourself a couple of tie down straps, a thick blanket (to protect the bike underneath the cover) and a cover. Strap it down to the nearest light post you can see.

May 27th, 2012, 05:31 PM	#15
LoneRonin ninjette.org sage Name: Jason Location: Mississauga Join Date: Mar 2011 Motorcycle(s): 09 Ninja 250r Posts: 634	do you not know anyone with a garage?? all you need is a spot a foot wide and 4 feet long... I'm sure with the storm coming they'll be very understanding.

May 27th, 2012, 05:59 PM	#16
Liist ninjette.org guru Name: David Location: Florida Join Date: Oct 2011 Motorcycle(s): 2008 Kawasaki Ninja 250R Posts: 357	I drove about a mile to campus and parked it in the parking garage. Since it's summer and tomorrow's Memorial Day, I shouldn't get ticketed. The storm doesn't seem to come hitting my area as hard as I thought, but now I know she is safe and worst case scenario is a $30 ticket. I guess I need to start making friends with the neighbors downstairs and get a tarp

May 27th, 2012, 06:19 PM	#17
Malicious Logic hates stupid people Name: Mark Location: Oklahoma City Join Date: Aug 2011 Motorcycle(s): 2005 ZX6R Posts: 860	I know it's probably not the same as a tropic storm in florida but we had a pretty intense thunder storm roll through during the first week I had my bike at the apartment. We're 2nd floor too so I just kept it parked across the top portion of the space with the car pulled in. I had actually forgotten about the storm until I woke up in the middle of the night and looked out to see trees swaying and rain coming down almost horizontally. Bike ended up being fine. Just my 2 cents. __________________________________________________ My vlogging channel: Ma1iciousLogic

May 27th, 2012, 06:23 PM	#18
Hoodie Ninja ninjette.org member Name: Zach Location: Vestal, NY Join Date: Jul 2011 Motorcycle(s): 2011 Ninja 250R Special Posts: 78	You could always lay it down yourself VERY GENTLY. in the grass. Just make sure everything is covered... perhaps on a slight hill, just in case you see any flooding. It could work I guess.

May 27th, 2012, 06:25 PM	#19
Motofool Daily Ninjette rider Name: Hernan Location: Florida Join Date: Mar 2011 Motorcycle(s): 2007 Ninja 250 Posts: A lot. MOTY - 2016, MOTM - Dec '12, Jan '14, Jan '15, May '16	Prepare a plan, David; it seems that the hurricane season is going to be active. The worst about the Florida storms for our bikes are the flying projectiles. Finding walls or some kind of shields that protect the bike around is as important as covering it, so the wind driven rain doesn't have a chance to penetrate deep into electrical parts, gas tank, etc. __________________________________________________ *Motofool* *.................................Never ride faster than your guardian angel can fly* "Mankind is composed of two sorts of men — those who love and create, and those who hate and destroy. Love is the bond between men, the way to teach and the center of the world." - José Martí

May 27th, 2012, 08:42 PM	#20
NDspd 1/4 English, 3/4 Kick Ass Name: Jeremy Location: Dayton, OH Join Date: Sep 2011 Motorcycle(s): 2002 Triumph Speed Triple 955i, '05 Suzuki SV650S(retired), '11 Ninja 250R(sold) Posts: A lot.	I'm in Savannah, so I'm getting hit hard too. Been getting a couple 40mph winds or higher. I put my cover on, then bungee corded around that to keep it from flapping. I also parked it on the side of the building opposite the wind. If it gets worse I'm going to park it in a breeze way...don't give a **** about what people think.

May 28th, 2012, 08:40 AM	#21
mrlmd ninjette.org sage Name: Marc Location: Crawfordville, Florida Join Date: Jan 2010 Motorcycle(s): 2005 Suzuki S50, 2006 Kawasaki Ninja EX250F, 1990 Honda PC800, 2000 Yamaha TW200 Posts: 848	Find a local garage or even a bike dealership and ask them if you can store the bike there inside for a day or two- wouldn't cost much if they wanted to charge you. Set that up before a hurricane approaches, for next time.

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