Keeping a bike outside.

[bren_9311]

As title, i have always had a garage so never worried about weather damage, extra security.

What should i be doing to keep my bike in good condition and safe?

I was looking at those metal containers, but at £700 are they worth it? https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/like/321293248300?hlpht=true&ops=true&viphx=1&lpid=95&device=c&adtype=pla&crdt=0&ff3=1&ff11=ICEP3.0.0&ff12=67&ff13=80&ff14=95&ff19=0

This is that garden, out of camera to the left it goes along by another 15ft, and there is a 8ft wall that side. And where the picture is taken from is a raised patio area about 15ft X 25. https://lc.zoocdn.com/ead7fcd7b999724ad54d32981983f749b88a050c.jpg

The bike i choose won't be massively expensive, between £1000- £2000

Thanks Brendan
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[mjn51]

A ground anchor and a bike cover !
something like
https://www.amazon.co.uk/OXFORD-AQUATEX-MEDIUM-MOTORCYCLE-SILVER/dp/B000R57XJY/ref=tag_stp_s2_edpp_url

[BenchWench]

Are you allowed to drill in to the walls of both building?

Could hook up a tarp or plastic sheeting.

I keep my bike outside under an alcove and a bike cover and its kept pretty dry. just make sure the wind can't blow the cover off.

I'm not allowed to drill into the walls or drive way so I've got a disk lock and it's flippin loud.
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[-Matt-]

I wouldn't bother with a container, you're already paying out nearly half the value of the bike you're trying to keep safe, save it for insurance or something

Vented waterproof cover, almax or other good chain, ground anchor, alarm disc lock would be enough for me personally.

[Howling TerrorOutOfOffice]

Looking at that photo makes me think of a lean-to.

Whatever you do, get some ACF-50 and a ground anchor.
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[-Matt-]

Unless its a solid concrete wall its probably better off putting the anchor on the ground. Much easier to bring something heavy down on the anchor and smash it out the wall if its mounted on the side of something. Ground ones in concrete will be solid. I have mine positioned so its between the two wheels behind the bike which acts as a blocker so its hard to get at it or the chain with any large tools.

[Quornholio]

Do you live in a scrote area?

Mine and the mrs' bikes (my B6, her SV650) lived outside in the front garden for about 2 years, until we sold them. Good quality covers, and a couple of chains were all we used.
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[Bene]

I have something similar to this and they are pretty good.

https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Waterproof-Motor-Bike-Folding-Cover-Storage-Shed-Shelter-Outdoor-Tent-Garage-New-/121126677954?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_3&var=&hash=item1c33b66dc2

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[henry hoover]

Judging from that photo i think I would definitely go down the ground anchor route with a fuck off chain. It seems fairly tucked away so pretty much rules out the opportunist passer by.

I really can't see how they would get through a big chain without using an angle grinder but I might be wrong (probable).
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[bezzabsa]

mine ,has large cover, good heavy duty chain and lock...and I park my car across the opening....

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[Ben90]

If it were me I'd get one of those go-go-gadget bike tents. They look sturdy enough and good value.

I was thinking about a standard garden shed if you can find one deep enough to back a bike in to, it would be a good place to hang up your kit up as well.

It would also cost a lot less than £700

Chuck in a ground anchor and job's a good'n.
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[rhys1005]

IME a 'Y' anchor, 16mm chain and abloy 362 would be enough to prevent most theives. Although I've had no attempt on my bikes as they're hidden in the shed. If you can build yourself a secure shed that's concreted into the ground and locked with a security bar/ shutter lock you will be good to go IMO

If I was a theif a big chain wouldn't really put me off, having to break into a secure shed just to know what tools I would need to steal the bike and possibly alerting the owners would though. You're more likely to have them follow you in a van then nick it while you're shopping etc

[-Monty-]

[G]

I would definitely look at least putting a roof up. Without drilling walls (which would be ideal), you could put a wooden frame in which would be fairly well wedged in - then either drill the floor or make sure it's decently weighted down/wedged in.

Because you've got the sides already, you shouldn't need too much.

Also then a nice place to work on the bike if need be, out of the elements.

[Quornholio]

You can buy plates that you bolt to the ground, which you can put vertical wood lengths into, to build a frame. They'll have a special name no doubt, but fucked if I can remember it.

I know B&Q and Wickes definitely sell them though.
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[Ben90]

[Quornholio]

[Ben90]

Okay okay, post anchor/support/shoe. Bolt down is the key word.

Not ideal if you're thinking of building your lean-to on a patio though..
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[gavbriggs]

If you get the oxford cover don't put it on a hot bike or it will melt. Also attach a bungee to the fastening device that goes under the bike as it's a pain to get under and latched in without!

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[Dave70]

I can't advise on security, as virtually nothing gets nicked over here, so it's not something I have to protect against.

However, if kept outside, I would use plenty of ACF 50 on the bike and only put a cover on when its not windy.k

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