Need Advice on Storage of Bike

[BigSpenda864]

Sorry this ended up being such a long read... but I would like you all's opinion on the storage of my K-9.

I live downtown so I do not have a garage. I have a storage unit (10X20) I rent where I keep my K-9, trailer and ATV. The unit is big enough for all my stuff and is very cheap ($70/mo). The most important part is that the unit has outlets so I can run battery tenders, etc. The problem is that the unit is not convenient and on the opposite side of town from where I pretty much do everything meaning I don't ride as much as I should. Basically the inconvenience makes it impractical to ride the bike unless I have a lot of time to devote to it.

I found a new place that will let me store my stuff much closer to my house and on the way to work, etc. I would ride a lot more if the bike were located in this unit. The problem is the cost is much higher ($120/mo) and, more importantly, it has NO power outlets.

What can I do to avoid having battery issues all the time if I switch units and have no power? I don't want to have to jump the thing off and/or take the battery out when the bike sits for more than a couple of weeks. Also, I hate to run through batteries like crazy. I am afraid the convenience of being closer to the house might be outweighed by no power. Thoughts?

 

[phatchopper300]

I'm going to throw this in. The only time the battery is charging is when on a tendor or when you are ridding it for long periods of time. Maybe if you get the place that is closer to you, you can ride it more often to work and put it on a tendor there. Sorry didn't have a better answer.

 

[BFB]

Store it in your living room as the piece of art that it is.

 

[liferider]

Store it in your living room as the piece of art that it is.

X2 :2thumbs:

 

[BigSpenda864]

Store it in your living room as the piece of art that it is.

True... I saw Nukeranger tried something like that.

 

[BigSpenda864]

I guess I could just take the battery out in the winter or whenever I'm not riding for a while.

Is there any problem with unhooking the battery for periods of time? I assume I could just hook it right back up and take off, right?

 

[Dawgboy]

Move

 

[BigSpenda864]

Move

LOL I actually am going to sell my house house and buy another one. I assure you the new place will have a big enough garage for all my toys and my vehicles. The only problem is that'll probably be another year.

 

[outdoorsman26]

build a shed to house your toys???

 

[woodbutcher]

check with the manager of the property you are considering about whether or not they will allow you to mount a solar panel to run a charger. might take a little research but you may find something that will work.

 

[BigSpenda864]

Wow. Damn good idea woodbutcher.

 

[klr2lnd]

You can also bring a battery into the unit to power the trickle charger. Every month or so, you can take the battery out for charging or have a second battery already charged that you can swap it out with. A little inconvenient, but it should work.

 

[Th3InfamousI]

Move out of the city...


its got a light right? Then its got power going to the unit I would just tap into it and run your tender. It won't take more than 30 minutes to do a decent job, and they will never notice the extra load. Free POWER baby! That's what I did in my garage at my apt complex. (Hopefully they are not reading this, I use circular saws and all kinds of other power tools in there..ha)

 

[coach]

Store it my house with riding rights.

 

[Mad Dog]

check with the manager of the property you are considering about whether or not they will allow you to mount a solar panel to run a charger. might take a little research but you may find something that will work.

Tom has a good idea. These units are available. Something like this would work.
Batteryminders Specials | BatteryMinders.com
I sell BatteryMinders but don't stock this unit. I could check on a price if you want

 

[erldawg]

If you have room build a shed...aka outdoorsman's idea ....

 

[minermark]

MOVE!......

 

[stlmikie]

What kind of bulb does the unit have regular light bulb or a floresant? If its a regular you can get one of the screw in fixture that has a pull chain. Usually one of those have a power outlet on the side. Run a short cord down to the tender or just plug the tender in directly to the fixture?

 

[Brew]

Yep one of these if you have this kind on light in the unit, just unscrew the bulb: Cooper 11500 SOCKET-ADPTR PC/IV BP718V Outlet Socket Adapters at eLightBulbs.com

 

[pknowles]

Seems like there is a quick fix for just about anything today.Most new units that I have seen have strip lights.