Often, this blog talks about ways for covering your investments with a tarp or a canopy and the various investments that you can cover. One vehicle that hasn’t been covered in our blog so far has been the motorcycle, a somewhat seasonal vehicle. The typical vehicles that need storage by one of these canopies or tarps are RVs and boats, as these two vehicles are almost never used during the winter months. Motorcycles are up to some debate, as, although riding them in warmer weather is more convenient, some still ride these vehicles in winter, even in snow. So, protecting a motorcycle is a combination of protection used for a car and for seasonal vehicles. A motorcycle should be accessible during cold weather if you want to ride it but stored well enough that it’s protected from the cold and other elements.
What are some ways for protecting a motorcycle? The most convenient option is with a small portable storage shelters. Although these are generally used for cars and larger vehicles, some storage shelters are designed for smaller vehicles and smaller amounts of storage – think the size of a traditional tool shed. Or, if you own both a car and a motorcycle, one of the medium-sized portable garages can be used for storing two vehicles or having two vehicles use it like a carport. Many portable shelter companies carry motorcycle canopies, such as Portable Garage Depot, in specific sizes.
What if you can’t afford a full portable shelter? Another option for protecting your motorcycle outside is with a tarp. Heavy duty polyethylene tarps can protect hay and seasonal vehicles like boats and RVs outside, so why not motorcycles? When covering a motorcycle with one of these tarps, the tarp should surround the motorcycle and be secured with bungee cords so it doesn’t blow off and expose the vehicle.
