winter storage

boh67

Hi, ive not been out on the bike recently due to the bad weather, lack of decent cold weather kit and christmas shopping taking up the spare cash to buy kit. ( ive got some now, thanks santa)

My bike is stored in a wooden hut with a concrete floor. Is there any precautions i need to take to store the bike over the winter. I was in the hut yesterday and the chain is looking a bit rusty and im worried about the rest of the bike getting affected....

cheers

Gizmodo

See http://www.bikeradar.com/forums/viewtopic.php?f=40020&t=12892550

Give it a good clean, dry it, spray any unpainted metal surfaces with GT85 to dispel any water, put oil on the chain and check there is air in the tires every few weeks. Also make sure it is secure, can't be stolen and is insured.

But why store your bike, they are made for riding.

boh67

true mate, but the weather has been brutal and i didnt until now have any cold weather gear. Im going to get out more, but, im concerned about the bike being stored where it is. thanks for the advise though :-)

Finlaz22

What are you concerned about in terms of storage? Getting stolen?

boh67

Finlaz22 wrote:

What are you concerned about in terms of storage? Getting stolen?

No mate, well hopefully not anyway. More about the dampness in the hut and the components on the bike being affected. Cant see the wife letting me keep in indoors.

Finlaz22

Ah ok, yep the maintenance suggestions by Gizmodo should keep it all in good condish