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Title: Winter Storage
Post by: Chris0381 on October 27, 2014, 09:39:05 PM
Here in CT we have some reasonable storage centers that are offering 5' x 5' units for $36/month. I may want to go this route rather than an outside cover for the winter.

The scooter is listed though a ~6.25' long. Is there a way to like store this bike on an angle to to get it to fit in a 5 x 5 unit ?

Edited. I guess I can store the bike maybe corner to corner. The corner to corner dimension should then be 7 ft. I;ll have to go and just take a look.
Title: Re: Winter Storage
Post by: blue on October 27, 2014, 11:03:39 PM
I would store in on the center stand only.
Title: Re: Winter Storage
Post by: 2wheelfun on October 28, 2014, 12:18:33 AM
It should fit corner to corner, plus turning the wheel will save you a few inches. $36 a month is cheap with an outside access door. Checked into that here and cheapest I could find was about $100 a month, that's too pricey. Luckily my condo hoa lets me keep it in a shed on the property.
Title: Re: Winter Storage
Post by: 08087 on October 28, 2014, 12:49:47 AM
What do you gain by inside storage? It will still be ice cold, there is no heat unless stated as such. Why spend $36 PM (at least $100) when you gain almost nothing. That $100 gets you a new cover or maybe a tune up come spring. Just my opinion.
Title: Re: Winter Storage
Post by: zombie on October 28, 2014, 01:34:40 AM
Is this thread real?
 Hibernate it. Dig a hole, and bury it till spring. You might want to add some KimChi too.
Title: Re: Winter Storage
Post by: Chris0381 on October 28, 2014, 02:36:13 AM
I will toss it in the peat bog and have it retrieved in a 1000 years fully preserved.
Title: Re: Winter Storage
Post by: zombie on October 28, 2014, 02:53:36 AM
You trumped us all sir! Well played.

That will also save you $432,000.00 @ 36.00 per month. It'll buy a lot of KimChi!
Title: Re: Winter Storage
Post by: LidoCA on October 28, 2014, 02:54:00 AM
You guys must have really small living rooms.
Title: Re: Winter Storage
Post by: zombie on October 28, 2014, 03:14:36 AM
That's where I kept mine when I lived in Lanark Village.

Lots of Section 8 moms w/ kids that will never make it into their 20's.



Title: Re: Winter Storage
Post by: blue on October 28, 2014, 08:53:05 AM
Bring in the house and use as furnature.
Title: Re: Winter Storage
Post by: zombie on October 28, 2014, 07:35:18 PM
Mine was the Kitty Condo. A place to escape the dogs.
And, much like you, and B&L, I would sit on it making those vrooooomm noises. Sadly, it was the Only time I was really happy.  :'( :'( :'(
Title: Re: Winter Storage
Post by: GLV55 on November 01, 2014, 01:50:40 PM
... I would sit on it making those vrooooomm noises...
I thought I was the only one who did this during the winter.  :D
Title: Re: Winter Storage
Post by: Stig / Major Tom on November 01, 2014, 02:44:31 PM
WINTER SCOOTER ownership....
I Keep it on a low simmer........(http://i57.tinypic.com/5b5wth.jpg)

And I only take it out for rides at night....(http://i62.tinypic.com/2w52avl.jpg)
Stig
Title: Re: Winter Storage
Post by: blue on November 01, 2014, 11:01:37 PM
You could buy a elec.blanket for the winter time to keep it worm. Only thing to worry about is the elec. Bill.
Title: Re: Winter Storage
Post by: Stig / Major Tom on November 02, 2014, 12:08:47 AM
You could buy a elec.blanket for the winter time to keep it worm. Only thing to worry about is the elec. Bill.
You know, I've heard that electric blankets use very, very little electricity.
I used to heat cats thru the winter with one.
(what, I was going to let a stray freeze just because I don't like cats?)
Stig
Title: Re: Winter Storage
Post by: blue on November 02, 2014, 12:47:27 PM
You could buy a elec.blanket for the winter time to keep it worm. Only thing to worry about is the elec. Bill.
  im not jokeing about the elec blanket sounds unsafe but it works helps my scoot start up every morning.when its not to cold out I leave a 75 wt light next to the motor and that helps to.