Motorcycle Vac Bags

[Dodder]

OK, so looking at maybe getting one of these for winter storage of my motorcycle as my shed isn't exactly warm and dry... Question is, how the hell do you get the bike in there without tearing a hole in the plastic bag? I've searched and searched and cannot seem to find any videos or instructions on how this is done, so if anyone has had one or uses one I'd be grateful for your opinions please. Are they any good, can they be reused - any input welcomed!

Also, I could do with a smaller version for pushbikes but cannot seem to find anything - any suggestions?

 

[Morkai]

I have never heard of those, will have to have a look out of curiosity.

Do these bags not also trap any existing moisture in there too?

For wintering things like motorcycles I just cake it in Double TT, its great stuff and reasonably cheap.

 

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Not sure how it was done but a late friend of mine had 6 brand spanking new Triumph TR7's vac packed as an investment!

 

[Morkai]

Not sure how it was done but a late friend of mine had 6 brand spanking new Triumph TR7's vac packed as an investment!

I bet he wished he bought a bunch of TR6s instead...

 

[Dodder]

I have never heard of those, will have to have a look out of curiosity.

Do these bags not also trap any existing moisture in there too?

For wintering things like motorcycles I just cake it in Double TT, its great stuff and reasonably cheap.

The idea is to add a bag of moisture absorbing granules, seal the bag and then suck the air out with a vacuum. The theory being that with no damp air in the bag it cannot corrode. That bit I get, its the practicalities of getting a 500lb motorcycle in the plastic bag without tearing it that I'm struggling with!

 

[Morkai]

The idea is to add a bag of moisture absorbing granules, seal the bag and then suck the air out with a vacuum. The theory being that with no damp air in the bag it cannot corrode. That bit I get, its the practicalities of getting a 500lb motorcycle in the plastic bag without tearing it that I'm struggling with!

I looked them up, a few people in the bike forums were having the same issue.

 

[Freeforester]

Vintage car guys go the other way, ie a positively-pressurised ’garage’ bag with battery trickler, uprated tyre pressure to avoid flat spots and a low-set frost stat, just to keep the chill off and sundry other matters, but this would of course be a bit more costly.

 

[Young Buck]

I cover the bike head to toe in ATF50 then stick it inside an oxford stormex, been good as new every spring for the last 5 years.

 

[kennyc]

my bikes have always taken their chances over winter as I ride them when I can during the winter, I clean them and treat them to ACF50 or XCP and I have never had a problem with corrosion, although my bikes are not shiny chrome covered beasties, that said I have a couple of customers with very pretty Harleys, and they use bags that the bike is put into and left with a dessicant pack in over the winter months, and they have been very happy with the results, a quick google suggests that this is not an expensive option so may be the way forward ?

 

[MAH]

my shed isn't exactly warm and dry...

Have you stored clothing in the shed before?
My guess rodents will make a mess of it if the can get to it.
M

 

[Turnips]

If it were me I'd put the dining table in the shed and bring the bike into the house. Her indoors says that's why I'm not allowed a motorbike...

 

[bullet chucker]

In my distant MC days I learnt that to cover the bike in a plastic sheet, in the rain was a big mistake' if the exhaust was still hot'

BC.

 

[nic531]

just ride the damn thing - its what waterproofs were invented for.... interesting 290 odd mile ride end of last week in the storm to a campsite and then staying in a tent for a couple of nights.... although my mate thinks tents are for girls and 'hats' (blooming pink beret wearing ex para eng)... so he slept in a bivvi bag on the park bench nearby!

 

[dropmdead]

Spend money on the shed to stabilise the temperature, not on a bag.
The cleaner the bike. the less dirt the moisture can cling on to and stay damp. If possible, ceramic coat everything, and use dielectric grease around connections etc.

 

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[Mike L]

The idea is to add a bag of moisture absorbing granules, seal the bag and then suck the air out with a vacuum. The theory being that with no damp air in the bag it cannot corrode. That bit I get, it’s the practicalities of getting a 500lb motorcycle in the plastic bag without tearing it that I'm struggling with!

A strip of carpet to roll it in on