storing in an enclosed trailer for winter

[czdaryle]

I know this is not the best solution but I have no choice. I have been thinking of ways to minimize the moisture created when it is cold and sunny (although Buffalo we dont get much sun in winter). I was thinking since by trailer has a roof vent and four side vents running a small fan by the roof vent and leaving that open an inch or so. Then I saw these golden rods http://www.boatersworld.com/product/339160012msk.htm that are suppose to be good and then possibly but a bunch of these in http://www.cabelas.com/cabelas/en/t...ct&cmCat=Related_IPL_227686&id=0005567220673a
I was wondering if anyone has any experiance with any of these products or has any other ideas. Any help would be appreicated as I want to do anything I can to protect the bike.

thanks

 

[NancysToy]

When it is cold, even if sunny, there is not much moisture in the air. I close my trailer vent as soon as it gets cold enough. The big problem comes when it warms up. In a small, enclosed trailer, there is not much moisture introduced, so things usually remain fine if it remains closed. In a garage, however, or if the trailer is opened, the higher humidity from outside gets in on a warmer day when the door is opened. The cold floor, or cooling of the trailer at night, causes a great amount of condensation. Can't use a dehumidifier, because it freezes up when cold. My solution is to monitor closely, and heat the space if necessary. An electric milkhouse heater will heat a trailer in a hurry, and drive off any moisture. Takes more in the garage, and a fan to circulate the air. I would not recommend circulating the air from outside unless you can control when you do it, like with a humidistat. Otherwise you could introduce more moisture than you remove.
-Scotty

 

[steelers58]

Hi I was just reading the post and I thought I would let people know about the Car Capsule. I had one for my Harley and it worked great. I just purchased one for my Spyder so when its time to store it for the winter I will be ready. I bought the Capsule on Ebay from a dealer near my house. They come in different sizes and are pretty reasonable, the web site I will post has alot of questions consirening mositure. This is the web site
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/Car-...010QQitemZ200032459566QQrdZ1QQsspagenameZWD1V
Just make sure if you purchase one that you get the right size for the spyder.

 

[effgjamis]

Just an additional thought: ( although it doesn't relate to moisture control

Either remove your spyder battery or get a trickle charger that is used for storage of battery.

Use some Fuel Stablizer as per directions on the bottle.

You might want to block up the spyder to get tires off the flooring.

Now, as for me, when I was in Upstate New Year I followed the above.. BUT NOW I Don't.. I live in Florida and can ryde :spyder:year round. :yes::yes::yes:.

 

[BeRight]

steelers58 what size did you purchase?

 

[steelers58]

When I went to purchase the 14 foot they were out of them, so they gave me a 16 foot for the same price. I also have klr 650 kawasaki, I am hoping that they both will fit. I might have to turn the 650 a little side ways to make it fit. This is the ebay site that I used. http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=350103243654All I did was call to see if they had them in stock and if I could pay with a credit card over the phone. They did not have them and offered me a 16 for the same price. And I also bought the indoor one.

 

[spydeebike]

just shrink wrap it, i do it to my boat and jetskis and they work great. my guy said the spyder is about 50 bucks

 

[czdaryle]

thanks for all the input...not sure what to do...Scotty you have store your bike in an enclosed trailer before. Also so what you guys are saying is that I would have the same problem storing it in a garage where the door was constinley being open and closed?

 

[NancysToy]

thanks for all the input...not sure what to do...Scotty you have store your bike in an enclosed trailer before. Also so what you guys are saying is that I would have the same problem storing it in a garage where the door was constinley being open and closed?

I was forced to keep one of the bikes in the trailer last year. Didn't like it at all, but saw no damage. I have stored race cars that way, and had corrosion if I didn't monitor and use a heater when needed, like HDX said. I have had nothing but bad luck out in the shed without heat. I prefer the garage, but if a car is constantly coming in and out, it adds moisture. Tough decision.
-Scotty

 

[DragonSpyder]

I have heard using a 100watt light bulb on a timer works good to help reduce the moisture.

Marine stores sell stuff that will absorb the moisture without using heat.