bike storage

Adam80UK · Traffic Copper Joined: 08 Sep 2006 Karma :

Will be moving back to parents soon as they will be off to travel Europe so no point having a big empty house. I will be able to use the garage then, but until then (my Daytona is always kept at theirs) I have to keep it in the bnack garden with a cover on.

Putting the cover on/off is a right royal pain, and so my dad has said I could build a kind of shed extension/awning. Basically I'm thinking some weather proofed MDF as a roof, then canvas for sides.

Has anyone done anything like this and can offer advice, or suggest an alternative, or anything on the market that would suffice?
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puremagic72 · Brolly Dolly Joined: 15 Nov 2005 Karma :

Thats strange, i was thinking of doing the same thing.

Pissed of going outside, taking cover off, open front door,chucking it in, then on bike, then off to work.

Baz. Thumbs Up

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Swipe · Renault 5 Driver Joined: 18 Mar 2007 Karma :

For a quick solution, you can buy those plastic shed things from most DIY stores such as Homebase for just over £100
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tomski_w · Scooby Slapper Joined: 29 Dec 2006 Karma :

Something like this would be good, although not secure it'll give some decent weather protection. Get some wooden pallettes form your local superemarket (Tesco, etc) to keep it off the ground. Thumbs Up

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TheShaggyDA · Repost Police Joined: 14 Jun 2004 Karma :

I'm assuming your dad isn't too keen on anything permanent, so why not just get a second hand frame tent, especially as it only has to last until they go to Europe. Probably pick one up in the local paper for £20, too.
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Adam80UK · Traffic Copper Joined: 08 Sep 2006 Karma :

Good point, hadn't considered a tent! Will look into it...

Will update with what I use/build.
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pwntifex · World Chat Champion Joined: 23 Aug 2006 Karma :

Single-skin tents will condensate like crazy, though.
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TheShaggyDA · Repost Police Joined: 14 Jun 2004 Karma :

69.9mph · Crazy Courier Joined: 20 May 2006 Karma :

I would recommend Onduline as a roofing material, it's longer lasting and quicker to install than the timber and felt roofing. IIRC Wickes and B&Q stock it.

Cheers

Adam80UK · Traffic Copper Joined: 08 Sep 2006 Karma :

Had a look around and thinking making something is the cheapest option by far!

Since I'm using the back of the shed as one side, all I will need is a roof, 2 sides and a door. Oh a floor would be nice too! Maybe just have canvas walls even (though dunno where you can buy sheets of canvas).

It doesn't need to be complicated, only a temporary solution really.
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Current: '07 Suzuki SV1000 & '07 Honda SH300i (again).
Previously owned: '08 Yamaha R1, '10 Kawasaki Z1000, '07 Honda SH300i, '04 Suzuki SV1000S, '11 Honda CB1000R, '09 Kawasaki ZX-10R, '08 Aprilia Tuono 1000R, '07 Triumph Daytona 675, '95 Honda CBR600F.

pwntifex · World Chat Champion Joined: 23 Aug 2006 Karma :

You could try using tarp. Cheap and effective.
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Adam80UK · Traffic Copper Joined: 08 Sep 2006 Karma :

I'm considering a plastic shed. A high initial outlay of around £200, but it seems you can resell them for close to their full value!
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Previously owned: '08 Yamaha R1, '10 Kawasaki Z1000, '07 Honda SH300i, '04 Suzuki SV1000S, '11 Honda CB1000R, '09 Kawasaki ZX-10R, '08 Aprilia Tuono 1000R, '07 Triumph Daytona 675, '95 Honda CBR600F.