Parking in open air carpark

[rype89]

Hi guys, those who park in open air carpark, what do you do to maintain the condition of your bike? Frequent washing/wiping? Cover with canvas? If not covered, how do you manage the bike when it gets wet? Also, could parking under the hot sun for long hours daily lead to any problems?

 

 

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[ticks]

Covered! Protects the plastic parts especially from turning whitish.

[zalk]

Better cover. Under the sun should be be okay, just some plastics may fade. Under the rain is a bigger problem. When rain very very heavy your spark plug might get wet and then cannot start. If your bike is old then water might get into the gas tank cap also.

[rype89]

Do you guys do anything if the bike happens to get wet or just let it dry on its own? Like if it happens to rain while riding/waiting for bike to cool down before covering.

 

 

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[200907]

Whipe away the rain water. if not confirm got water mark

[s4dreamer]

Last time when I was parking open air, I covered my bike all the time. And yes, I even went to the extent of applying clear nail polish to all the nuts and bolts on my bike to slow down rust.

[Hydher]

Covers takes up too much valuable space if taken on you with the bike.

It is also dirty to handle and attracts cats if you dont know the technique to tieing.

 

Like many caring owners i try to wash her every weekend as well as my chain.

Also, I apply wax whenever necessary.

[haoKR]

its about troublesum but well, its your ride.

i cover mine even though it seats nicely at my MSCP.

 

pity those ride man..their owners risking it to the rain and shine, even a HP4..

[Marshmellow Man]

canvas cover is the best...

[Dreamz123]

Cover with the canvas. However, the canvas is subject to fast wear and tear if you expose under the sun and rain most of the time.

[skytng]

Cover with the canvas. However, the canvas is subject to fast wear and tear if you expose under the sun and rain most of the time.

 

canvas is roughly $30 and it last quite a long time, getting rust on your bike? priceless

[sonnyerikson]

If u really worry then just park at the nearest MSCP. I'm sure there's 1 near your vicinity. Just take it as a warm-up before riding and as an exercise when going home..

[bairuina]

buy a canvas and cover it PROPERLY

[MATT]

honestly bettter to cover, frequent rain and sunshine alteration may cause wear and tear haha

[poorboii]

i put a cover on my bike even tho its sheltered. i see no harm in more protection rather than none.

[bikerpotato]

Just remember not to tie too tightly when you cover with a canvas. You don't want your bike to be turned into a sail. I have seen a bike toppled by wind.

[robbedzombie]

if u dont cover...ur paintwork will fade, the plastic will turn white, screws will rust, rubber parts will harden, ur clear plastics will also become cloudy,