Howdy,
For years I have always stored my bikes in our Barn/Garage, things have been good. Last summer we got too much junk and storing the bike in there for the winter would mean its a bit in the way and I would like to have the bike un-disturbed for the winter.
I have a nice 6x10 trailer, and I figured it would be the perfect winter storage place. Its on wheels, ie off the ground, its in good shape, I have a nice ramp for motorcycles etc. The trailer is made of a wood/fiberglass sandwich type materials (fiberglass on the outside, wood layer inside) Aluminium and wood roof, wood floor, metal frame.
Earlier this year I installed 4 side vents into the trailer, 2 high by the roof, 2 low by the floor for good ventilation.
I put the Bandit into the trailer for storage.
One week later, I checked on the bike, and to my surprise, the bike was SOAKED! the trailer is dry inside, only water visible was on the bike and what was dripping off the bike. The fuel tank and engine were covered in large water drops... looked like heavy condensation.
There are no roof leaks etc....
I was puzzled....
Started up the bike, it ran fine.. .warmed it up... got it nice and HOT, all moisture was gone....
Waited for the bike to cool, put a cover on it, and closed the trailer....
Checked this weekend...
The bike is wet again...
The trailer is dry, the cover is dry on the outside...
Under the cover, the bike & cover are wet....
I again ran the bike, got it hot and dry, then waited for it to cool off.
I closed off all the vents, put the cover back on the bike and am trying it one more time... If its wet again, the bike is going in the Barn, I'll just have to re-arrange everything to make a nice nook for it.
Has anyone ran into this problem with sheds/trailers?
I have never stored anything inside a trailer, but I was expecting it all to stay dry.
Any ideas, input are welcome...
Regards,
EF
For years I have always stored my bikes in our Barn/Garage, things have been good. Last summer we got too much junk and storing the bike in there for the winter would mean its a bit in the way and I would like to have the bike un-disturbed for the winter.
I have a nice 6x10 trailer, and I figured it would be the perfect winter storage place. Its on wheels, ie off the ground, its in good shape, I have a nice ramp for motorcycles etc. The trailer is made of a wood/fiberglass sandwich type materials (fiberglass on the outside, wood layer inside) Aluminium and wood roof, wood floor, metal frame.
Earlier this year I installed 4 side vents into the trailer, 2 high by the roof, 2 low by the floor for good ventilation.
I put the Bandit into the trailer for storage.
One week later, I checked on the bike, and to my surprise, the bike was SOAKED! the trailer is dry inside, only water visible was on the bike and what was dripping off the bike. The fuel tank and engine were covered in large water drops... looked like heavy condensation.
There are no roof leaks etc....
I was puzzled....
Started up the bike, it ran fine.. .warmed it up... got it nice and HOT, all moisture was gone....
Waited for the bike to cool, put a cover on it, and closed the trailer....
Checked this weekend...
The bike is wet again...
The trailer is dry, the cover is dry on the outside...
Under the cover, the bike & cover are wet....
I again ran the bike, got it hot and dry, then waited for it to cool off.
I closed off all the vents, put the cover back on the bike and am trying it one more time... If its wet again, the bike is going in the Barn, I'll just have to re-arrange everything to make a nice nook for it.
Has anyone ran into this problem with sheds/trailers?
I have never stored anything inside a trailer, but I was expecting it all to stay dry.
Any ideas, input are welcome...
Regards,
EF