I lived without a garage/enclosure on a lake where horrible wind, floods, bugs, rain, “nature crud,” and spiders ruined and weathered everything. I looked online for enclosures and small buildings that would also be convenient to ride in and out of frequently. Many sealed hard plastic motorcycle enclosures were $2/3k+ and sold overseas. A zipper bag enclosure/bubble would get absolutely shredded by wind and water where I lived. I finally considered getting a small and cheaper trailer with multiple use cases! It cost me around $3600 but is also incredibly useful for many other uses as well (moving, transporting large objects, etc). I installed rubberized flooring and a condor wheel chock inside as well. The large door helps me easily ride in and out with a convenient side door for working on the bike. Even a year later, the inside has remained completely “sterile.” No bugs and is dry with low humidity. Consider an option like this if you don’t have space for a new building, don’t have a garage, or would have use for a trailer to begin with.

edit: as discussed below, always consider the level of crime in your community to determine whether or not something like this would work for you.

  • bmoney
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    2 years ago

    only problem for me is where i can store it. i live in an apt rurally so not much parking space

    has anyone used those little metal framed clamshell covers (i seent some on amazon)? i dont have criminality where i live but i do have pretty severe weather and snow

    • YellowGasOP
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      12 years ago

      Maybe one of those clamshell covers would be a good option! I couldn’t do a clamshell because the wind whipped off the lake pretty hard and already shredded other covers for mowers, cars, etc. So, I gave up on that idea quickly for where I live. But if wind isn’t as much of a problem, then I think a clamshell might work great for you! Do you ride during the winter or do you plan on storing it in the clamshell during the winter?

      • bmoney
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        12 years ago

        i wish i could ride in the winter but i live at altitude in CO so my season is real short. we do have a decent amount of wind and show and shit. i mainly wanna get away from paying for a storage locker for just my bike

        nice to get some feedback tho. when your talking about shredded covers, are talking like just ones you would throw onto a mower or bike? cuz i thought of that too but thought the frame of the clamshell thing would help with that issue

        • YellowGasOP
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          22 years ago

          I think the frame would help a lot - I was talking about the normal covers that you throw onto a bike/mower. I was really inspired by these across the pond. That $4k price tag is ridiculous though and is more expensive than when I looked a few years ago before getting the trailer. I think they were priced around $2500 but maybe I’m misremembering.

          Another benefit of the framed covers that you are looking at is that they seem to have much thicker material that could really withstand some wind when paired with the frame. The reviews look fantastic with this one. It looks super sturdy and the reviews seem to reflect that it’s moisture proof. A little pricey…but it’s your BIKE! Only the best.

          • bmoney
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            22 years ago

            ya that across the pond ish is really what got my motor goin. it would be absolutely perfect for my current sit

            and ya you linked exactly what i was lookin at on amazon once i discovered the 4k price (lol)

            and really im payin like 80$ a month to really just put my bike in a locker so if she held up and kept ol kiki the kawi safe, i would be savin money in no time

            welp bud, think you’ve convinced me. it is MY BIKE!

            SHE DESERVES IT