5 Secure Motorcycle Storage Ideas
Motorcycles are no small investment, so it’s important to keep them secured when they aren’t in use. If you use your bike frequently for commuting, errand-running or touring trips, then you’ll want to keep it as close to home as possible. However, it’s also important to properly secure your motorcycle to prevent theft, vandalism or weather damage from lowering its value and costing you money in expensive repairs.
Interstate Cycles in Lake City is your Florida motorcycle dealer, serving the cities of Jacksonville and Gainesville. Here are five secure places you can stash your motorcycle when you’re not riding it.
1. In Your Garage
Obviously, the first and best option for storing your motorcycle is in a secured garage on your property. If you’ve got a lot of stuff in your garage, it may be time to clean it out so that you have space to keep your bike there. Not only does a garage keep your bike close at hand and protected, but it is also a great space to perform basic maintenance tasks to keep your motorcycle tuned up.
2. In Someone Else’s Garage
If you don’t have a garage of your own, because you live in a townhouse or apartment or other property that lacks one, maybe you have a friend, family member or neighbor who is accommodating enough to offer you space to keep your bike in their garage. Motorcycles don’t take up too much space, so chances are good that you can offer a little money or a favor to your friend in exchange for them keeping your bike safe until you want to ride it.
3. At a Storage Facility
Failing these two places, another possibility may be to rent a storage space where your motorcycle can be kept secure in a locked unit. You can go and get it whenever you want to ride it and keep it somewhere that has lots of security cameras and other safety measures to protect your bike.
4. On a Paid Lot
Some parking lots and garages offer paid monthly parking for your motorcycle and they may be a good option if you’re in the middle of the city. However, this is an expensive option, and not all paid lots will be secured with gates, fencing, cameras or security personnel. This option is more realistic if you have the budget and you also ride your motorcycle very often, so you want it close to hand at all times.
5. Outside
The least expensive option is to just store your motorcycle outdoors, on your porch or in your driveway. When you store a motorcycle outside, though, it’s important to invest in a sturdy waterproof cover for your bike and also investigate chains and other lock options to keep the motorcycle from being stolen.
When you’re in the market for a new bike, visit our dealership in Lake City, FL, to check out our fine selection of new and used motorcycles for sale. We can even assist you with finance options. Interstate Cycles proudly serves greater Jacksonville and Gainesville, FL.