We're definitely in Michigan

[seadog]

From taking a 160 mile ride in the latter days of November in Mid to high 60 degree temps to this morning---at 5 degrees with a wind chill of minus 15 degrees. Yes winter has arrived in the frozen north country and doing a fine job of it I must admit. Been out with the lawn tractor sporting a fine snowblower several times already and the B is hiding in the back of the garage covered up with it fine Champion cover with the heater bar underneath it to keep her warm and so she doesn't shiver as much as her owner. Got to love this country to live here for sure and I would surely miss the seasons if I moved into a warmer climate.

[3Chief]

I hear you, I lived in Minnesota for several years. I enjoyed the full two seasons each year...Winter and Road Construction

[willtill]

From taking a 160 mile ride in the latter days of November in Mid to high 60 degree temps to this morning---at 5 degrees with a wind chill of minus 15 degrees. Yes winter has arrived in the frozen north country and doing a fine job of it I must admit. Been out with the lawn tractor sporting a fine snowblower several times already and the B is hiding in the back of the garage covered up with it fine Champion cover with the heater bar underneath it to keep her warm and so she doesn't shiver as much as her owner. Got to love this country to live here for sure and I would surely miss the seasons if I moved into a warmer climate.

Why do you have a "heater bar" to keep it warm, if she's been put up for the winter?

[seadog]

Why do you have a "heater bar" to keep it warm, if she's been put up for the winter?

With the cold of winter and the fluctuations of the temperatures, moisture will show up for sure and try to corrode and rust metal and aluminum parts. It more of a preventative thing to keep moisture away in an unheated garage. My old bike I miss part of the rotor with the WD40 and found rust in the spring and so I got the heat bar under it every year and never had a problem after that. So I have just continued the practice with the B.

[willtill]

With the cold of winter and the fluctuations of the temperatures, moisture will show up for sure and try to corrode and rust metal and aluminum parts. It more of a preventative thing to keep moisture away in an unheated garage. My old bike I miss part of the rotor with the WD40 and found rust in the spring and so I got the heat bar under it every year and never had a problem after that. So I have just continued the practice with the B.

Interesting. I've heard of putting a heater bar (Golden Rod) in gun safes, but never the same concept/principal under a motorcycle.

I too, store my bikes in Amish sheds out back. Unheated and non-insulated though. They have seemed to do just fine with only a Battery Tender attached, and a healthy dose of SeaFoam in a full tank. No rust.

[opas ride]

With the cold of winter and the fluctuations of the temperatures, moisture will show up for sure and try to corrode and rust metal and aluminum parts. It more of a preventative thing to keep moisture away in an unheated garage. My old bike I miss part of the rotor with the WD40 and found rust in the spring and so I got the heat bar under it every year and never had a problem after that. So I have just continued the practice with the B.

I have never done anything more than cover my bikes with a cotton blanket, hook-up tender etc. and store in an unheated garage. Been doing this for 40+ years in the same location and never noticed a rust or moisture issue on any bikes.....This morning it was 5 degrees and -15 below wind chill...Just stating my experience....See you next spring/summer, hopefully....Ride safe

[DMAGOLDRDR]

With the cold of winter and the fluctuations of the temperatures, moisture will show up for sure and try to corrode and rust metal and aluminum parts. It more of a preventative thing to keep moisture away in an unheated garage. My old bike I miss part of the rotor with the WD40 and found rust in the spring and so I got the heat bar under it every year and never had a problem after that. So I have just continued the practice with the B.

Is that "heater bar" electric or propane.

I would guess your being surrounded by the Great Lakes you see more moisture in the winter than I do here in lower New England. Although I like the "heater bar" idea, I am lucky enough to have a Gable Vent fan on a timer that runs twice a day for a half hour take care of any moisture and keep my unattached unheated garage dry and my motorcycles in good shape.

[imported_NMRed]

I grew up a little north of you Seadog, in Central Lake Mi. If you look long and hard enough you can find an acceptable place to relocate. I ride year round and have not shoveled snow since I moved to southern NM. However if I want to play in the snow it's only a half hour away up the hill. You can play in the snow in the morning then ride out to eat in the afternoon. the great drawback is the nearest water to put a boat in is 200 miles away and all you can do there is go around in circles.

Stay warm and don't let the snakes bite.

[3Chief]

Puget Sound is great in the respect. You can generally ride year round, occasionally we do have bad winters. Mostly it's cold and wet but still perfectly ride able. When I'm home there's maybe a few days here and there that the weather gives me pause, but generally with the right gear your good.

[ReserveBum]

Is that "heater bar" electric or propane.

I would guess your being surrounded by the Great Lakes you see more moisture in the winter than I do here in lower New England. Although I like the "heater bar" idea, I am lucky enough to have a Gable Vent fan on a timer that runs twice a day for a half hour take care of any moisture and keep my unattached unheated garage dry and my motorcycles in good shape.

Hey Dan
This is my first year with the unheated "Amish" type shed. Sure enough I just went out there and its moist in there. The pellet bags have moisture on them and I saw a wet spot on the floor. Checked the roof and dont see any leaks. How did you deal with this?