Motorbike shed

Tbag · Spanner Monkey Joined: 29 May 2012 Karma :

Has anyone got any experience with storing bikes in a shed, im after a decent size shed to keep my bike in, But thinking it would be nice to have one big enough to work in too. Measured up the space i have and could go 8x8 but not sure if its big enough. anyone have one that thy store bikes in and works in? Wooden shed that is.

Also how are thy for rot? and preventing it.

Rogue_Shadow · World Chat Champion Joined: 10 May 2012 Karma :

I can fit my SV into a 6X8 Shed, with a custom door on the 6ft side.
I wouldn't suggest any smaller and my "approach" to get the bike in is very awkward.

As for working ... no chance once I got the lawn mower etc inside.
It's a Bike Shed & tool store, definitely not a workshop.

A good oil based paint and a coating of wood sealer is all you need.
Just ensure you have a good base to allow airflow under the shed.
I also added another layer of chipboard to the floor to sturdy it up.

BTTD · World Chat Champion Joined: 22 Nov 2012 Karma :

Creocote mixed 50:50 with used engine oil will soak deep into the wood, make it smell manly, and last for many many many years.

beeboy1979 · L Plate Warrior Joined: 20 May 2016 Karma :

Don't overlook the option of crunching a few numbers and considering making the entire thing yourself from lengths of 6 x 2 timber.

It could work out cheaper than a flat pack and will be hell of a lot more satisfying, sturdy and resistant to the elements.

Howling TerrorOutOfOffice · Super Spammer Joined: 05 Dec 2008 Karma :

Lengths of 6x2 Shocked

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Ste · Not Work Safe Joined: 01 Sep 2002 Karma :

Flat pack ones will last for years and years assuming it's not a cheap and nasty POS if you treat the wood thoroughly before assembly and retreat it every few years.

It's the ends of the timber that you want to get the most treatment into, ideally stand all the lengths of timber in a tub or tray of wood treatment stuff to allow lots to soak in.

Flat pack sheds aren't hard for people to break into so put a ground anchor in when laying the concrete base and maybe beef up the shed a bit.

Best of luck with having enough room to work on your bike in there, what spare space there is will very quickly get filled with general accumulated junk. Thumbs Up

A prefab concrete shed is another option.

Fin · World Chat Champion Joined: 27 Feb 2016 Karma :

If your idea of 'working in' is changing a spark plug or bulb then you'll be fine, otherwise you'll want something bigger.

beeboy1979 · L Plate Warrior Joined: 20 May 2016 Karma :

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I got an 8'x8' Keter plastic shed when they were on offer at Argos. I get 3 bikes in there and gardening stuff.

Completely bone dry, with a built in floor and roof skylight and apex vents at each end. I get no moisture at all or condensation.

Not everyone's cup of tea, but perfect for storing old 2 strokes.
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goto10 · World Chat Champion Joined: 16 Oct 2011 Karma :

I have a 15ft x 15ft shed with double doors (easy to get bike in and out) - it's an absolute sh1thole inside and I wouldn't go with anything smaller - need space to store tools/racking etc too.
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kev2b4 · Two Stroke Sniffer Joined: 14 May 2016 Karma :

I use a wooden shed 6 x8 ft , but it doesn't rot as I use creosote( proper stuff (you can still get it @ 20l per container at similar price to B&Q's finest)) - makes the garden smell nice when it's drying in the sun. 6 x 8 is too small for a workshop with bike in it
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Polarbear · Super Spammer Joined: 24 Feb 2007 Karma :

I have an 8 x 6 metal shed that would be great for storing bikes in if it wasn't full of junk the wife doesn't want in the house but won't throw away Evil or Very Mad

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Snod Blatter · Crazy Courier Joined: 21 Nov 2014 Karma :

I keep the second incomplete CBX250RS in the shed, the door isn't really wide enough and the step to get in makes the whole process quite cumbersome. Plus there's no room to work in there.

The bigger problems are wasp nests and massive spiders though..
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BanditsHigh · Worse than a woman Joined: 21 Mar 2005 Karma :

Only 9 years too late ... I think he'll have selected one by now!

TbirdX · Crazy Courier Joined: 06 Dec 2015 Karma :

When I moved the new place had no where to store my bikes.

I put in a 16 x 8 shed, double doors on 1 side, single on the other, big enough for all three with a little spare to move around, store stuff in.

This one...

https://www.nordictimberbuildings.com/product/16-x-8-apex-garden-shed/

D'oh, necro post!!!!
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