Chuffed to Bits - Got myself a garage

[wots]

And a couple of buddies into the deal.

Went up yesterday to check it out, was only going to be there 5 minutes, was there an hour talking to the guy with the Garage next door.

He is a big bike nut, he has an R Reg ZRX1100 & an '03' (I think) ZX12R. the ZRX looked absolutely mint.

We had a really good chat, turns out the guy the other side of me has a BSA and is a good bike Mechanic.

Really chuffed, £60/month isn't bad (for London anyway), now to find something to go in there!
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Currently: Yamaha DT 125 LC2,Repsol Fireblade, and Bumblebee MSX 125

[Moo.]

Well, it's cheaper then my student digs and probably better equipped too!
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A2 Passed 18/6/10

[binge]

£60 pcm? Seems almost double the going rate. Does it have electric or anything?
(Granted im in Kent, not London)

[wots]

No electric, it's a lot less than some dilapidated heaps I was looking at, and also good terms with the owner. Didn't want several months in advance, deposit, etc. etc.

It's about the going rate, unless you can get a council garage!
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Currently: Yamaha DT 125 LC2,Repsol Fireblade, and Bumblebee MSX 125

[LockyUK]

council garages here are 25-30 pcm i would myself be interested however they are a few postcodes away from my house

[Hetzer]

No electric?! What the feck use is that at any price? No lights, no heat, no power-tools, no hot drinks. Nuts.
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"There's the horizon! Ride hard, ride fast and cut down all who stand in your way!"

[Polarbear]

I seem to remember seeing an article about some single garage in London being sold for more than I paid for my house in Milton Keynes.

It wasn't anything special either. Madness.
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Triumph Trophy Launch Edition

[wots]

This is about 15-20 minutes walk away. So it's perfect.
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Currently: Yamaha DT 125 LC2,Repsol Fireblade, and Bumblebee MSX 125

[G]

I was paying £60 for a garage in Reading for storage - private, but the cheapest I'd seen. It was central, but wasn't any cheaper further out.

[thx1138]

If it's secure, and not owned by a dodgy geezer with dodgy mates, and you live in London, it might well be worth the money

[Pigeon]

[wots]

The Mrs bought me a Garage Warming present. Absolute bargain in Halfords.
Been down there this afternoon sorting a few things out.
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Currently: Yamaha DT 125 LC2,Repsol Fireblade, and Bumblebee MSX 125

[-Helen-]

Awww that was nice of her, what a kind Mrs you have, hope you take good care of her?

[andyscooter]

does that chest come with a set of spoons
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gilera runner vxr200 (chavped)
if its spelt wrong its my fat fingers and daft auto correct on my tablet

[Alpha-9]

£50 that is indeed a bargain, nice

Do none of the garages have leccy there? Might be able to wire yourself into someone elses if you ask nice?
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Fzr-600 1999

[wots]

[andyscooter]

so whats that free with it then

looks like a box of spoons on the picture
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gilera runner vxr200 (chavped)
if its spelt wrong its my fat fingers and daft auto correct on my tablet

[wots]

Set of 8 Professional screwdrivers. You know the soft cushioned things. RRP £9.99

So it was even more of a bargain.

Alpha, no leccy but have a Generator I can borrow, may even get my own.

I have tea making facilities, have my camping gear there, so stove there (obviously not when working on carbs though).
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Currently: Yamaha DT 125 LC2,Repsol Fireblade, and Bumblebee MSX 125

[Bomberman]

[Benno]

[sidewinder]

It,s great having your own man cave with your tools all neatly placed.

Tip:if the walls are breeze blocked paint them white stops a load of dust falling on your bike and things
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"Nitrous is like a cheap hooker, you want to hit it but are scared of the consequences

[recman]

A couple of home made solar panels on the roof, one for heating, one for power.
Sorted.

[pepperami]

I found that If you put great big mental padlocks on it , it`s attracts the Scum who think "Hmmm must be something worth nicking in there"

Catch twenty two
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I am the sum total of my own existence, what went before makes me who I am now!

[stirlinggaz]

60 quid a MONTH? my council garage costs £42 a YEAR
no wonder i went back up north,
cheers,
GAZ

[covent.gardens]

Cool

I wouldn't delude yourself in to thinking it's much more secure though. The main benefit is protection from the weather and against accidental damage. Most garage locks can be opened in seconds.