We're definitely in Michigan

[DMAGOLDRDR]

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?

I picked up two Attic Exhaust Ventilator Fans and put one in each end of the garage in the gable vents. They pull the warm air out and keep the air moving the garage. They are on timers and kick on twice a day. BUT from yesterday to today (20deg and snow to 50deg and rain) keeping moisture out is almost impossible. I also keep the bikes covered with a good quality breathable material bike cover designed to be an indoor Motorcycle cover. NEVER a plastic cover.

Short of the heat bar like seadog, that's about all I do. I originally went with the fans over some type of heat under the bike because I also have my tools in the garage and want to keep them moisture free as well, but I may get a heat bar for my classic original 1978 Goldwing just for the added security now that I see what is available.

[53driver]

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.

Don't over estimate your ability to adapt. I spent many youthful years in Roseville, MN, and 14 of the last 16 in Philly.
Yes, fall is pretty. Spring is truly a necessary time of renewal. Summers were hot with mosquitoes that were under Air Traffic Control.
Winter, snow throwers, chilled to the bone, toys 'put up' for the season....

Living in Florida for a year now?
No winter snow, no need for a spring "renewal", I hit the Georgia mountains for fall and see pretty colors, and summer is hot with more than a few insects.
But all the money I spent on snow removal devices, lawn tractor maintenance, and gas is now going to motorcycles.
Cold weather clothing funds are buying motorcycle gear and clothing. Which I use 24/7/365.
Reallocating funding resources to more fun things than snow removal was rewarding!

I'm not gloating, bragging, or boasting; I'm just finding adapting quite easy.
Cheers,
Steve

PS - Time to get geared up for a ride to Lowe's. Need some grass seed.....

[willtill]

I look forward to moving to a warm climate. I'm about sick and tired of this cold weather crap.

[53driver]

I look forward to moving to a warm climate. I'm about sick and tired of this cold weather crap.

And in Maryland, no less!
At least Seadog can keep his guns and civil liberties where he can see them.....

[willtill]

And in Maryland, no less!
At least Seadog can keep his guns and civil liberties where he can see them.....

So true

[edgeman55]

Man do all these posts help me feel the 15 degree nights here in Northern Nevada are not to bad-But bad enough.I grew up in Northern California and was able to take a early retirement about 14 years ago.My wife who is a little younger then me has been in Medical Management and work brought us here to Carson City about 12 years ago for her job.This is my 13th winter here and I am tired of clearing snow when needed and very little riding from Nov-March.She has about 5 years to go and we will be heading south to AZ.I will not miss one part of these winters or the loss of seasons.I want the bad weather to be hot-Cause then I can cool off in a pool and ride year round