I think I need a garage... [Archive]

knary

11-17-2003, 12:05 PM

Originally posted by KBasa
So far, in the garage beauty queen contest, you're dead last.

No bike cover?

I'd like to say that covers are for sissies, but they're just not practical for me. I live on the fourth floor so after I remove a cover finding someplace to put it is troublesome. Since I ride the bike nearly every day for some reason or another, covering it is more of a pain than anything else.

As soon as the snow covers some of the hills, she'll be under cover more often.

knary

11-17-2003, 12:06 PM

Originally posted by fish
Nice color matched leaves, knary :thumb
:)

She is well disguised.

I think I'll go for a nice sloppy weather ride. That's it! I'll go hunting for snow.

off to the foothills of Mt.Hood I go....

knary

11-17-2003, 12:08 PM

Originally posted by KBasa
Must be monkeys in the tree.

:evil

:lol2
and yours live in the rafters of your garage?

riderR1150GSAdv

11-17-2003, 12:28 PM

Cool camo job!!! :wow :wow

Cliffy777

11-17-2003, 02:19 PM

If you leave the leaves then they act as insulation and a cushion. Course you might want to dry them out first.

oldcarkook

11-17-2003, 02:35 PM

:idea
Hey where did you get those reflective patches on the side bags?

I like those.

knary

11-17-2003, 02:46 PM

Originally posted by oldcarkook
:idea
Hey where did you get those reflective patches on the side bags?

I like those.

:)
I don't remember.
:)

They *might* be from hind-sight. I think I picked them up at some shop on the ride home with the new-to-me bike back in april.
http://www.hind-sight.net

Rich

11-17-2003, 05:42 PM

A few more leaves, and you'll have a cover, compliments of mother nature! Lookin good, at least it gives you a photo opportunity.....

kbasa

11-17-2003, 06:25 PM

If you leave them long enough, they'll start composting and they'll keep your bike nice and warm.

:lol

fish

11-17-2003, 08:48 PM

There are few grosser things than finding slug colonies on your bike.

HarveyMushman

11-18-2003, 12:15 PM

Originally posted by oldcarkook
:idea
Hey where did you get those reflective patches on the side bags?

I bought mine from Cycle Gadgets (http://www.cyclegadgets.com/Products/product.asp?Item=RK).

Cool pic, knary. :thumb

As for where to put a cover when it's not on the bike, have you thought of wearing a cape? I hear they're all the rage out west. :brow

lorazepam

11-19-2003, 10:50 AM

I take it the side cases are full. or they are just decoration?? Seems they could hold a cover... I find that maple leaves leave nasty stains on paint and seats..

knary

11-19-2003, 10:55 AM

Originally posted by lorazepam
I take it the side cases are full. or they are just decoration?? Seems they could hold a cover... I find that maple leaves leave nasty stains on paint and seats..
Good point. I've done it in the past, but it seems like a waste of space. I use the bike for everything from grocery runs to exploring gravel roads.

Hell, I haven't done that in a long time, but I think I will again. Thank you for pointing out my stupidity.:p
(not usually too hard)

MrsKbasa

11-21-2003, 07:11 PM

Originally posted by knary
I'd like to say that covers are for sissies, but they're just not practical for me. I live on the fourth floor so after I remove a cover finding someplace to put it is troublesome. Since I ride the bike nearly every day for some reason or another, covering it is more of a pain than anything else.

As soon as the snow covers some of the hills, she'll be under cover more often.

You are supposed to put the cover in the trunk of the car you are not using. Didn't you know that?:bliss

knary

11-21-2003, 07:50 PM

Originally posted by MrsKbasa
You are supposed to put the cover in the trunk of the car you are not using. Didn't you know that?:bliss

:)
Who has a car?

Oh, yeah. My wife does. But while the bike gets a nice secure spot in the parking lot, the car gets parked out on the street. :p

The_Veg

11-22-2003, 05:39 PM

Knary sed:
I live on the fourth floor

Wow, and I though I was the only apartment-dwelling Beemerphile in the world! Hey, I've even got you beat since I live on the ground-floor and can put my bike in the living room to wrench on it! :p

Still wish I had a garage too though.

lorazepam

11-22-2003, 10:08 PM

I live in an apartment, and I also have a garage. Works great for me. I travel too much to have a house, I like the apartment just fine.

MrsKbasa

11-23-2003, 12:01 AM

Originally posted by knary
:)
Who has a car?

Oh, yeah. My wife does. But while the bike gets a nice secure spot in the parking lot, the car gets parked out on the street. :p

Okay, so the cover goes in the wifecar.

At least you have your parking priorities straight.

BradfordBenn

11-23-2003, 12:04 PM

Hmm the priorities used to be German vehicles in the garage, Japanese vehicles in the driveway. Then the Mrs. got a Volkswagen and a BMW!

Time to play the shuffle but they all fit.

HarveyMushman

11-23-2003, 04:25 PM

Originally posted by The Veg
Wow, and I though I was the only apartment-dwelling Beemerphile in the world!

You're not alone, Veg. Lady Pamela and I are still apartment dwellers. We have a garage too though.

knary

11-26-2003, 05:16 PM

Bow down and worship me. I am a god with powers over earth and heaven.

As soon as I got the cover on the bike, the weather forecast turned around and we're now enjoying a warm partly cloudy day.

ian408

12-03-2003, 10:53 PM

Originally posted by The Veg
Knary sed:
Wow, and I though I was the only apartment-dwelling Beemerphile in the world! Hey, I've even got you beat since I live on the ground-floor and can put my bike in the living room to wrench on it! :p

Me too. Second floor. No garage and two bikes :) Truck
lives "outside". Bikes in the car port.