ShortCake
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I have been relentlessly trying to find winter storage for my RT. I first tried 2 harley dealerships (known to have decent storage) and they both told me that their storage capacity has been cut down to half and they are not taking trikes/3-wheelers. Called every public storage within a 50 miles radius and they are either ridiculously overpriced or do not have any units available...checked craigslist and local papers looking for garages for rent as well...found nothing until...
I looked outside the box and called a boat/marine dealer that also sells used bikes on the side. Also found out that they are only 2-3 miles from me. To my delight, they have a storage facility off-site 2 blocks from their business. The lady was very helpful and I will be going over there tomorrow to look at the storage facility (where they store some boats as well as their motorcycle stock for the winter). It has a cement floor, electrical outlet for use of a tender but is not climate-controlled. This is the least of my concerns, especially when I heard the price of $45/month. I was getting quoted double that at other places because it was a trike/3-wheeler and took up more room, blah blah blah! I also told her that I ride into late October/early November and concerned about if they will have room when I am ready for storage. She told me that since I called and I am interested, they will make sure I have a place...:yes:
Now my questions: She mentioned to make sure I have insurance on the bike. I have full coverage and plan on keeping it all year long. Is there some other type of coverage I need other than that if being stored off my property? Second question is adding fuel stabilizer to gas. Should I add to a full tank and ride it for a while before dropping her off so it gets through the whole system? And the last question is about the cement floor of the storage facility...will I need to go over there and move the bike (if allowed) just a tad to eliminate tire issues/flat spots? Is there a certain tire pressure for when storing in cold temperatures?
Any/all advice is appreciated but believe me when I say a huge weight has been lifted with me finding this place!
I looked outside the box and called a boat/marine dealer that also sells used bikes on the side. Also found out that they are only 2-3 miles from me. To my delight, they have a storage facility off-site 2 blocks from their business. The lady was very helpful and I will be going over there tomorrow to look at the storage facility (where they store some boats as well as their motorcycle stock for the winter). It has a cement floor, electrical outlet for use of a tender but is not climate-controlled. This is the least of my concerns, especially when I heard the price of $45/month. I was getting quoted double that at other places because it was a trike/3-wheeler and took up more room, blah blah blah! I also told her that I ride into late October/early November and concerned about if they will have room when I am ready for storage. She told me that since I called and I am interested, they will make sure I have a place...:yes:
Now my questions: She mentioned to make sure I have insurance on the bike. I have full coverage and plan on keeping it all year long. Is there some other type of coverage I need other than that if being stored off my property? Second question is adding fuel stabilizer to gas. Should I add to a full tank and ride it for a while before dropping her off so it gets through the whole system? And the last question is about the cement floor of the storage facility...will I need to go over there and move the bike (if allowed) just a tad to eliminate tire issues/flat spots? Is there a certain tire pressure for when storing in cold temperatures?
Any/all advice is appreciated but believe me when I say a huge weight has been lifted with me finding this place!
