whats the correct way to store the bike?

locked · Could Be A Chat Bot Joined: 22 Oct 2009 Karma :

hi guys

I recently bought a honda CBF125, great little bike but since i don't have a garage or a big enough shed, i have to store the bike in the garden.

whats the best way to store the bike over night? currently I am using a waterproof cover but since winter is coming, is there anymore i can do to keep the bad weather away from the bike as much as possible?

The cover is breathable but sometimes in the cold mornings there is condensation all over the bike.

lllN30lll · World Chat Champion Joined: 12 Jun 2005 Karma :

Give it a good coating of ACF50. if it has a main stand then use it to keep the wheels off the cold floor.
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acid drop · Nova Slayer Joined: 20 Jul 2009 Karma :

Why do you have to keep the wheels off the cold floor Question

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Nipedley · Scooby Slapper Joined: 09 Aug 2008 Karma :

My CG spent all of last winter out in the rain naked, the only thing I really had to do for it was removing rust every few weeks that had built up on the forks. I've only just got around to properly polishing and cleaning the bike up and it looks good as new minus a bit of minor pitting on the top of the forks from some lazyness during the winter Wink

(Washing the bike with cold water on a freezing morning = not fun)

Your CBF should be fine Smile

Ariel Badger · Super Spammer Joined: 02 Dec 2006 Karma :

You will find that the floor and the air have the same temperature.
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locked · Could Be A Chat Bot Joined: 22 Oct 2009 Karma :

cheers for the reply, i'll got get some ACF50. In the meantime how do I remove rust without damaging the paintwork? Theres a few tiny rust spots underneath the bike.