Bike Storage Rack

[steve_sordy]

@Maxi I'd have a word with your insurer and let them know what you are planning. If you expect them to cough up after the shed is broken into and your bike knicked, then best they have some input.

PS: The bastard/scumbag/thief may just cut through your bike frame and take the wreck with him. The suspension, wheels, drivetrain, bar furniture, motor and battery are worth a bob or two.

Edit: I too live in a rural area, but the village has in recent years been visited three times by thieves driving in from "out of area", as the police call it. Each time they burgled five houses. Make sure that you have lights on, burglar alarm box on display and so forth. They only have to think that next door will be easier than yours and they will move on.

 

[Arminius]

Hi,
You mentioned cams and I can recommend the Eufy system I have in use for two years now. Nevertheless its just a mental pill for you but no guarantee to identify a person breaking into your property. If the a..holes want your bike they will get it even with free running dogs on the yard.

Automatic lights by movement sensor is a good tip!

 

[Streddaz]

Nice system. I have heard that it is not good to store a bike inverted for any length of time. Not good for the suspension seals (can can cause leaks etc.)....anyone have an opinion on this? I'd like to store mine similarly, just don't want problems.

It's actually good for the seals. They can dry out from being up the right way and not being used for long periods of time. If they are leaking from hanging vertically, your seals are shot and would leak during normal operation.
Hanging upside down is a different story though, but not because of your suspension but because of your brakes. It can let any air bubbles travel into your brake callipers and degrade braking performance.

This is my garage. Still need a work bench and a bit more storage.

 

[Binhill1]

It's actually good for the seals. They can dry out from being up the right way and not being used for long periods of time. If they are leaking from hanging vertically, your seals are shot and would leak during normal operation.
Hanging upside down is a different story though, but not because of your suspension but because of your brakes. It can let any air bubbles travel into your brake callipers and degrade braking performance.

This is my garage. Still need a work bench and a bit more storage.
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Must just be the way the photos taken but your bars look about 5 feet wide

 

[Stihldog]

It's actually good for the seals. They can dry out from being up the right way and not being used for long periods of time. If they are leaking from hanging vertically, your seals are shot and would leak during normal operation.
Hanging upside down is a different story though, but not because of your suspension but because of your brakes. It can let any air bubbles travel into your brake callipers and degrade braking performance.

This is my garage. Still need a work bench and a bit more storage.
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Nice cave setup .

I’m seeing the same illusion on bar width …and the grips seem long also.

 

[Streddaz]

Must just be the way the photos taken but your bars look about 5 feet wide

Nice cave setup .

I’m seeing the same illusion on bar width …and the grips seem long also.

Must be the wide angle lens, bars are all 760mm.

 

[Stihldog]

Must be the wide angle lens, bars are all 760mm.

Hmmm same as mine.
I’ve got a fix for that

 

[patdam]

my space optimization

 

[VWsurfbum]

my space optimization
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is that custom made?

 

[patdam]

is that custom made?

off course. DIY, alike my bikes