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Message started by Howitzer on 08/25/11 at 21:35:44

Title: Hurricane Irene
Post by Howitzer on 08/25/11 at 21:35:44

Anyone doing anything to store their bikes for Hurricane Irene? I live in an apartment in Boston, and usually park my bike outside. I'm thinking it'd be a real good idea to store my bike inside for the weekend, seeing as there are 80mph winds predicted.

Thoughts anyone?

Title: Re: Hurricane Irene
Post by justin_o_guy2 on 08/25/11 at 21:47:04

A huge ziplock?

Title: Re: Hurricane Irene
Post by Howitzer on 08/25/11 at 21:49:30

I'm worried about the bike getting blown over. I'll put a cover on it for sure, if I leave it outside.

Title: Re: Hurricane Irene
Post by justin_o_guy2 on 08/25/11 at 22:01:24

You must have an idea which way the wind should be coming from, can you put it behind a building, preferably one that will still be there when the wind stops?
If you Can roll it inside, naturally, thats the answer Id choose,.

Title: Re: Hurricane Irene
Post by verslagen1 on 08/25/11 at 22:09:16

12352D332E203F285A0 wrote:

I'm worried about the bike getting blown over. I'll put a cover on it for sure, if I leave it outside.

Don't put a cover on it. All it'll do is catch the wind like a sail. But I would do something to protect the tin. Then wrap it up tightly with a rope. Put the seat up against something that's not going to blow away and tie it to it.

I'd put it inside if you could.

Good luck.

Title: Re: Hurricane Irene
Post by drums1 on 08/26/11 at 06:04:21

I always have wondered about the electrics on the bike; switches and stuff on the handlebars. Are they water tight? I don't leave mine out in any weather, and have only ever been caught in a light rain once. The wind I would worry about. Hurricanes blow cars around. Inside seems the best choice. I have known several guys that store their bike in the living room during winter. It's what I would do. Good luck and be safe.

Title: Re: Hurricane Irene
Post by weracerc on 08/26/11 at 06:04:33

If you know anyone with a garage i'd ask them if you could put it inside over the weekend.

Title: Re: Hurricane Irene
Post by Howitzer on 08/26/11 at 07:39:25

I already tried asking the mechanics shop next door if I could store it there, but I have two other ideas at the moment. One is to store the bike inside my lab at school. I scoped out the handicapped pathway, and I'm pretty sure I can fit my bike through all of the doorways.

The second idea is to put it in a dead end alleyway. My apartment building is five stories tall, and has a narrow, dead end alleyway cut into the building. I'm thinking if I leave the bike against the wall, I might be able to get it into a dead spot where the wind won't flow.

I know the cover will act like a sail for the wind, but I don't want to risk water going into the carbs via the air box. Is that possible, or even bad?

Title: Re: Hurricane Irene
Post by weracerc on 08/26/11 at 08:10:21

I would check that alley for downspouts and roof runoff potential - could flood the alley if you get enough rain and the storm sewers get overwhelmed - inside would be my only option or way of thinking, if it were me - also since we are talking boston - how close to any major water ways, or even streams?......think high ground and inside - water comes up quick in these things and then sometimes takes a while to receed.

Title: Re: Hurricane Irene
Post by verslagen1 on 08/26/11 at 08:39:38

7B5C445A47495641330 wrote:

I know the cover will act like a sail for the wind, but I don't want to risk water going into the carbs via the air box. Is that possible, or even bad?

I wouldn't cover the handlebars then, and leave the wheels as uncovered as possible. The take a rope and wind it around the bike so the cover is held tight to it. If you could find a piece of foam to put over the tank that be great.

The last storm that went thru, someone was telling us how the cover came loose and pulled the bike down. So take care.

Title: Re: Hurricane Irene
Post by Howitzer on 08/26/11 at 08:57:12

Yeah, I'm starting to think the only option is to store it inside. Worst comes to worst, I can go find a commercial parking structure. There are some that are enclosed, as opposed to open air. However, those tend to be below ground, and I'd have to trust the sewage drains to be able to beat any flooding.

Thanks for all the suggestions guys.

Title: Re: Hurricane Irene
Post by Howitzer on 08/26/11 at 08:58:47

707F3A283F282E2C272A78490 wrote:

The Charles River runs right between Boston and Cambridge, so I'm maybe a quarter mile from the nearest river. Of course, Boston has a harbor too.

Title: Re: Hurricane Irene
Post by drums1 on 08/26/11 at 11:21:25

Irene is supposed to track right over Boston. On Sunday. They are calling for LOTS of rain. LOTS. 100 mph winds, 20-30 ft. waves, 12-15 ft. storm surge, from the south. And LOTS of rain. Low lying area's flooding. Possible tornado's. As most have said I would go for high ground, indoors. Only safe bet.

Title: Re: Hurricane Irene
Post by babyhog on 08/26/11 at 13:14:14

Get on the bike and ride it WEST! ;)

Title: Re: Hurricane Irene
Post by Howitzer on 08/26/11 at 14:15:20

hey all,

I talked to my advisor, and he's letting me put my bike in our lab for the Hurricane. Thanks for all the advice. Keeping it indoors is still the safest thing to do.

I'll post an update after the storm to let you know how it went. Maybe it'll turn out to be a bust ;D

Title: Re: Hurricane Irene
Post by Demin on 08/26/11 at 16:00:35

3F3C3D303228510 wrote:

Get on the bike and ride it WEST! ;)

You took the words right out of my mouth. ;D

Title: Re: Hurricane Irene
Post by justin_o_guy2 on 08/26/11 at 18:28:51

383B3A37352F560 wrote:

Get on the bike and ride it WEST! ;)

Good Grief! Sometimes the answer is just so simple I overlook it!
That girl is one in a million I tell ya..

Title: Re: Hurricane Irene
Post by jef.savage on 08/26/11 at 18:50:39

It's all media hype. We'll be fine.

Title: Re: Hurricane Irene
Post by babyhog on 08/26/11 at 19:03:33

617E787F62655464546C7E72390B0 wrote:

[quote author=383B3A37352F560 link=1314333344/0#13 date=1314389654]
Get on the bike and ride it WEST! ;)

Good Grief! Sometimes the answer is just so simple I overlook it!
That girl is one in a million I tell ya.. [/quote]

Awww shucks. ;)

Jef, I hope you are right, cause you got two bikes to protect (and yourself and everything else, of course) Best of luck to you all!

Title: Re: Hurricane Irene
Post by jef.savage on 08/27/11 at 09:16:47

Well, I had both bikes in my neighbor's garage but when he told me he's going to board up the doors I decided to take the Savage out. Monday is supposed to be beautiful and I don't want two unaccessible bikes. So I covered it, strapped the cover on and then tied it to the front of my Wrangler.
http://i1028.photobucket.com/albums/y343/jefscoville/DSCN0305.jpg

Then as I was uploading this pic I realized that I'm going to want to drive the Jeep to work tomorrow. Oops. I am a little concerned that it could blow over and I don't see anything else to tie it to so It's back in the neighbors garage.

Title: Re: Hurricane Irene
Post by Starlifter on 08/27/11 at 19:23:52

My buddy here is a lineman, convoy leaving Michigan for Boston at 6:00 AM.

Title: Re: Hurricane Irene
Post by Howitzer on 08/27/11 at 21:35:38

I'm from Michigan! Nice to know people from home are coming to Boston to help out.

Title: Re: Hurricane Irene
Post by Howitzer on 08/28/11 at 16:34:08

Well, "Hurricane" turned out to be a disappointment. Lots of broken branches on the street, but that's about it. The S50 that I usually park next to was left overnight and all day in the rain, but it didn't even get knocked over.

Title: Re: Hurricane Irene
Post by Starlifter on 08/28/11 at 19:37:05

Well that's good. My family is in Trenton NJ, power out, water everywhere but no damage.