Would stairs prevent me using a bike? solved - yes it would

[Blazerdolf]

Hello,

Ive got a question.. would a couple stairs would prevent me from being a biker?
Not much where to place it except in a basement which has like 8 stairs.

I measured and it got some narrow space near door.. 85cm / 33inch

I realise this would probably be very unconventional place to put it, but it would be safe there and its not outside..

Not feeling very confident but Im hoping..

Thanks!
SOLVED UPDATE:

I talked with neighboars and none are interested in sharing garage.
Leaving outside in parking lot is not an option - we have winter seasons..

Entrance to basement is sketchy at best, I will keep it in mind but navigating there to my personal space is very narrow 80cm - 120cm widths..

The only option I see in getting a personal garage 5min walking from my home. 7grand is steep, and I still need money for gear and bike itself.. I might if I can fit for 11grand in total, and see how it all goes for me for a year or so.

I am willing to commit.. but something is holding me back..

Was dreaming about ninja 400 as first bike or something but now its probably used bike seems best option. And gear - I have no idea about that one yet..

P.S. not sure on what to decide, but if you willing, keep posting

[Ste]

What could possibly go wrong?

[Blazerdolf]

[Itchy]

No it would not.

The problem is the general hassle of moving it every single day. When some of us lived in terraced houses getting a 125cc motorbike up 3 steps was hard enough.


You could of course make it easier by putting something in place to make moving it in and out easier everyday.

First thing that comes to mind would be to make the stairs into a ramp. Then stick the bike on a dolly so you don't need to balance it.

Then at the top put some sort of winch or even better a motorised winch.




If you can't do any of that go get an electric bicycle and mod it a bit so you can carry it in and out daily.
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[Blazerdolf]

[grr666]

No chance. I have to get my bike over a single step to get it out to the road and that's bad enough through a
double door with a purpose made bike ramp and a very trim bike weighing just 188kg. 8 stairs?? You're gonna just drop it
first try. Don't be another internet meme dumbass!
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So much stupids.
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[doggone]

Those gifs are appropriate, the problem is you can't ride it up even if you might risk going down, and there won't be space to stand alongside. Getting in and out as a one off for major maintenance might be feasible with at least two people.

[Blazerdolf]

[waffles]

If you can't rent/share a garage you could look at garden space for a ground anchor then cover the bike over. Is it a house or flats? Do you own or rent? Is there a back garden area that you could use?
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[c_dug]

What you need is a slide down the stairs, then a winch, a trolley, some ratchet straps, and some bravery.

Strap bike to trolley, winch slowly down slide. Reverse to go back up.

Simples.
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[bacon]

Unless it's a very valuable car, i.e something that you really dont want to see rain or get stolen, why the hell is a car taking up a perfectly useable garage?

Kick that 4 wheeler outside where it belongs and have that garage to yourself

[Riejufixing]

[bigdom86]

No it would not work, getting a 600cc up a slight curb manually can be a bit of a struggle in itself and im 6ft1 21st.

why does the car need to be garaged? unless it is a rare classic worth mucho monies. if you really need to then on occassion when i used to have a 125 I would put it sideways at the back of the garage and our car could fit infront just about (and that was the missus KA)

[Polarbear]

[G]

Possible; yes.
With the right bike and the right skills - yes, you can ride straight up and down the stairs.

Better; if you have a bit of space after the stairs (on the 'down' side); could install a fairly gentle ramp.

I've often ridden up narrower ramps into vans (while sitting on the bike). Only time I've had issues was when brake lever has hit a box or similar (And then, only time it was actually an issue was when I managed to shoot the ramp out the back - still got the bike on, just with annoying neighbours at 1am using a v-twin with a full race system.)

[duhawkz]

https://youtu.be/4HepaMryQdg - stairs are no problem for Dougie Lampkin, why should they be a problem for you.
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[skatefreak]

I've been regularly getting a 600cc sports bike in and out a van using a ramp (track days) for a few years...

You will need a ramp of sorts, you will need space to walk along side it and with a little practice you could easily walk it up whilst riding the clutch and let the bike 'push itself'.

This is under the assumption you can run the bike in the basement briefly to get it out.

Getting in, along side, ride the brakes lightly to control the descent and you'll be fine.

This is again, under the assumption you have enough space to descend along side the bike. The ramp will also have to be secured as once the front wheel comes off at the top the back wheel will try to pull the ramp down a bit.

Easy once you get the hang of it but best of luck the first few times you try it. Fitting will very much depend on the size of the bike I guess...

Also dropping it on yourself in an enclosed space might tickle a little :-\

[Riejufixing]

[Blazerdolf]

[G]

Worth checking with your council for garages. £10.50 pw here.
Garages sell for similar prices to you, though houses are a lot more.

Not that amazing a price, but okay if you don't want money tied up.

One of the big issues for riding the bike up a ramp is worry you'll fall off - that should be much less of an issue.

In a similar situation elsewhere, I've wondered about making a 'beaver-tail - tail lift' style arrangement, where the end of the ramp lifts up to create a flat surface, or making a horizontal sled that is pulled up the stairs, with some rails at the side for it to run on.

[Riejufixing]

[thx1138]

[bacon]

Bugger, how's the drive? Is there one? Room for a bike to park without obstructing the garage door?

My workhorse lives outside under a cover, I mean it looks awful after just one winter, but needs must

[Riejufixing]

Hang on a minute, what's this about a flat, a garage and a "basement"?

I guess your flat is in a converted house, the neighbours' garage is a next-door neighbour (have they a driveway or other space?), but what's this about a basement?

I'm a bit confused about your circumstances. Pictures would be good....

[Blazerdolf]