[v8eyedoc]

What might be the consequences of leaving my 400 outside all Winter with no cover?

 

[Buffalo]

The paint and seat will suffer.

 

[v8eyedoc]

Buffalo.....What about all the electrical switches on the handlebars....???? Think they may rust??

 

[Buffalo]

Moisture getting into them might cause some problems.

 

[Chérie]

Suggest find friend, neighbor can offer spot in garage or shed or find spot you rent 3-4 month. Do not put plastic or tarp direct on bike it trap water, hmidity etc. or purhase something like portable snow shelter or Cycle Shell.

 

[Ken]

I suggest buying a cover. That will be a lot cheaper than repairing damage caused by the elements. A garage or enclosed storage space would be best.

 

[mikeyMarine]

you and the wife or girl friend can rotate 4 hour shifts holding an umbrella over it if you can't get it in the bedroom

 

[Noth]

Why would you do that? Most bike shops & dealers will arrange in door storage or a cover ofsome kind is better than nothing.. I know some one cautioned you about humidity... That would be better than simply being exposed... Do you have something against your scoot?

 

[Dave_J]

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The extreme for sure but I keep mine outside all winter as I ride it most of the winter.

Todays commute was 23F and 14 miles into the 41 miles it started to RAIN, not snow but rain. The temps went up quickly to about 35F.

 

[TwoWheelTim]

Ohh the humanity! :shock:

 

[GeeGusKahn]

What might be the consequences of leaving my 400 outside all Winter with no cover?

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My 650 lives outdoors. In the winter time, if it is wet or raining when I get home, it does NOT get a cover.
If it is nice and dry, I usually put the cover over it. Only once in 6 years, when I rode home in very cold rain and the bottom dropped out that night - like 15 degrees F, did it not start. Had to warm up side stand switch in the morning. Then it ran fine. Never put it on a battery tender and, as a side, I am still running the original battery, 6 1/2 years. :cheers:
No obvious damage or problems with this machine living outdoors in all kinds of weather. :thumbup:

 

[momule]

Apparently I am in the minority here but I can't figure out why anyone would want leave a peice of machinery out in the weather all winter. This reminds me of when my boys were little and they would take a hammer or other tool out in the yard and leave it there. I would find it in the spring during my first grass cutting all covered with rust and half buried in the dirt. I guess some people have enough money to consider a $5K+ peice of equipment to be disposable. I wonder if these will be the same people who will post about what a piece of junk a Suzuki scooter is come mid-summer. Or maybe some people just enjoy replacing cables and switches and bearings years before they should have to. It's nice to see Darwinism still is alive and well...

 

[NormanB]

My automobiles live outside OK and I do not feel as though I am neglecting them.
If my children lived outside I would be neglecting them.
BTW. The Lardy is garaged. :lol:

 

[Scootereno]

Rent yourself a 5x10 self-storage unit for the winter and park it there if you are not riding it or concerned.
We have 12 bikers that store there bikes here with me. Most are fair weather riders but some have special or classic bikes they want to protect.
I'll give anyone here a free month if you bring it to me in Lawrenceville, Ga. and will even throw in a free oil change if you buy the filter 8)

 

[GeeGusKahn]

Apparently I am in the minority here but I can't figure out why anyone would want leave a peice of machinery out in the weather all winter. This reminds me of when my boys were little and they would take a hammer or other tool out in the yard and leave it there. I would find it in the spring during my first grass cutting all covered with rust and half buried in the dirt. I guess some people have enough money to consider a $5K+ peice of equipment to be disposable. I wonder if these will be the same people who will post about what a piece of junk a Suzuki scooter is come mid-summer. Or maybe some people just enjoy replacing cables and switches and bearings years before they should have to. It's nice to see Darwinism still is alive and well...

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I grew up in New York City, no garage and no way to afford off street parking. Also rode all winter.
Moved to Tucson, lived in apartments with no indoor parking. Rode all winter
Lived in Atlanta burbs for ~20years, no garage and I used my scoot to commute EVERY DAY since 2006.
No, I don't consider my Scooter as a disposable. I also leave my 21 year old car and my 25 year old van out in the snow.
All work and run great.
In 6 1/2 years of with the Burgman, I have replaced no switches. I did replace the wheel bearings last time I did tires - but they really did not need changing.
Not everyone has a garage. Not everyone puts their scoot up for the winter. Not everyone leaves their hammers out to rust.
Love my scoot and I suspect I will have it for a long time to come.
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How about you?
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Sean

 

[Dave_J]

It's nice to see Darwinism still is alive and well...

Hey, lets leave family names out of this. I would not have guessed your last name was Darwin.

 

[Fatjock]

Apparently I am in the minority here but I can't figure out why anyone would want leave a peice of machinery out in the weather all winter. This reminds me of when my boys were little and they would take a hammer or other tool out in the yard and leave it there. I would find it in the spring during my first grass cutting all covered with rust and half buried in the dirt. I guess some people have enough money to consider a $5K+ peice of equipment to be disposable. I wonder if these will be the same people who will post about what a piece of junk a Suzuki scooter is come mid-summer. Or maybe some people just enjoy replacing cables and switches and bearings years before they should have to. It's nice to see Darwinism still is alive and well...

Not wishing to pile-on, but for some garaging for all their vehicles is not an option.
I am an apartment dweller by choice (it helps a lot when you travel for work), not all apartment complex's have garages available, and I have to consider more than my wishes when my family is choosing somewhere to live. I'm fortunate I have a garage where I am now, and keep my bikes there. I cannot afford the rent (and nor is there availability) for an additional two garages for my cars. They stay outside. In the previous complex we lived in, all I could get was a carport, so I did. All vehicles were outside.
I do not neglect any of my vehicles.
They are designed for outdoor use, in varying climatic conditions. Having said that, they do also require maintenance and care. Anyone who chooses not to carry that out, is more likely to have issues than somoene who correctly prepares, and cares for, their vehicle. Do not confuse external storage with neglect.

Anyone who doesn't consider any possession (whether it be a $20 hammer, a $5k+ bike, or a $200k+ house) disposable is a fool, who is setting themselves up for mental issues when it has to be disposed of. Everything is dosposable. The only variable is where to draw the line as to when to dispose of it.
For each, that position is different, depending on their own unique circumstances, and no-one else has the right to judge them for their decisions.
I'm sure we've all made bad calls from time to time.

 

[tomfelock]

put simply - outside is doable but inside is better.

 

[v8eyedoc]

I finally covered the 400 and we will see what happens in the Spring....... :?:

 

[RussL]

BTW. The Lardy is garaged. :lol:

Right on Norman