Too Many Toys, Not Enough Room

2LZ · 02-28-2018, 05:28 PM

Can I see a show of hands for those here who also suffer from this malady?

At one time, I could fit everything (bikes, quad, tools, lift, etc...) in the garage. Around six months ago, my brother insisted I buy his '96 Corvette (I couldn't turn it down for the price) so he could upgrade but one of the purchase stipulations was that it had to be stored in the garage. It has always been garaged since it was new. This presented a problem for the bikes.

So, I bought a pair of "Costco Garages" (10X20 tents) and stuck them in the driveway. The wife's car now sits under one and she's fine with that. It stays snow/rain-free.

It just doesn't seem right that while the Corvette sits all fat and happy in the garage, our bikes are officially "homeless", all huddled together outside in a tent, surrounded by snow. I checked on them the other day.....and now to salt the wound, the Towhees decided to get out of the weather and go under the tent walls, sit on the seats, mirrors, bars and crap on everything. Looks like I need to cover them with old sheets or something.

I really need a shop or sell a few things.

Ok, rant over.

Merlin · 02-28-2018, 05:47 PM

One of these should do the job. I bought one in the fall and they work great:
https://www.ebay.com/sch/sis.html?_n...72.m2749.l2658

Azhule · 02-28-2018, 06:01 PM

I also have what some might consider to have "too many toys out in the sun"... but luckily I have plenty of "room"... not all of it is roofed, we have plenty of land out here

... the motorcycles/atvs/mowers/tillers will always be "inside" one way or another... to many stories of "light things" being stolen and never found off properties in the boonies.

"One of these days" I will get everything restored and stored in a Jay Leno style garage... but not any time soon

3 early 1990's Eclipse clones
2 Subaru Foresters 15 years apart
2 early 1980's T.A. Firebird
2 early 1990's Jeeps
1 1997 Geo Metro
1 1992 Honda Accord
4 push mowers
2 riding mowers
1 tiller
2 Dual Sports
1 Dirt Bike...

Many others I'm forgetting about... but you get the idea... too many toys

Oh...

Soon to add a 125cc Chinese ATV and a "110cc pit bike" for the kiddo, and will also get a Lifan KP200 soon if we can find a dealer around here to see if the Mrs. fits on it

will take a little longer to get the Lifan if just I fit on it but a 6 speed Lifan with fuel injection cometh thy way

**cheesy** · 02-28-2018, 07:48 PM

I can't say anything.

BlackBike · 02-28-2018, 10:26 PM

Cheez...That looks a lot better than it use to in an old photo you had on here. You've been busy.

**JerryHawk250** · 03-01-2018, 07:45 AM

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Originally Posted by cheesy

I can't say anything.

You have room for a few more bicycles. lol I think I spotted Waldo in there somewhere.

katoranger · 03-01-2018, 08:19 AM

We use a lot of these at work for storage. Both enclosed and open. Cheap and the price includes delivery and assembly.

https://www.tristatecarports.com/

I have a 30x50 building and 4 acres.

ChondaChondaChonda · 03-01-2018, 08:23 AM

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Originally Posted by cheesy

I can't say anything.

THIS! is the only reason I haven't bought a URAL.

bogieboy · 03-01-2018, 10:10 AM

i dont even ahve a gargae or any tent space. i park my stuff under the friggin back porch... the neighbors cat (soon to be dead if it keeps this crap up) likes sitting on the seats of the bike and mowers...

2LZ · 03-01-2018, 10:14 AM

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Originally Posted by bogieboy

i dont even ahve a gargae or any tent space. i park my stuff under the friggin back porch... the neighbors cat (soon to be dead if it keeps this crap up) likes sitting on the seats of the bike and mowers...

I had a neighbors cat do that. They likes to claw the seats. I had to redo my Husky seat, thanks to the cat. It didn't go as far as shred it but there were millions of little nail pokes.

**JerryHawk250** · 03-01-2018, 10:20 AM

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Originally Posted by katoranger

We use a lot of these at work for storage. Both enclosed and open. Cheap and the price includes delivery and assembly.

https://www.tristatecarports.com/

I have a 30x50 building and 4 acres.

I've been looking at one of those for my Camper. I have a small shed for the UTV, My larger shed houses the Hawk, Coolster 150 and assorted wood working tools, ( Bandsaw, Table saws, ect.) and outboard motor. I have a 10x20 portable tent garage for the canoe, riding mower and push mower. No garage, only a full carport with car, truck and DJ trailer. I really want to put up a 40'x50' metal building to replace all the individual sheds.

Weldangrind · 03-01-2018, 10:44 AM

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Originally Posted by 2LZ

Can I see a show of hands for those here who also suffer from this malady?

You say malady, I say therapy.

We're about to downsize, so the problem would be worse for me, since I'll be losing my 10x20 shed. I'll still have a double garage, but that's it. I say "would", since a very generous friend of mine has provided storage space in one of his unused barns. My plan is to take one bike at a time to the new house, finish it and then sell it.

On that note, I have gone another direction with the scrambler I'm building and have decided to use my old Roketa as the foundation. As such, I have some CT1 parts that are your if you want them, 2LZ. Let me know.

Darkrider · 03-01-2018, 11:35 AM

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Originally Posted by 2LZ

I had a neighbors cat do that. They likes to claw the seats. I had to redo my Husky seat, thanks to the cat. It didn't go as far as shred it but there were millions of little nail pokes.

Look at it this way.. Free perforated seat cover mod!

2LZ · 03-01-2018, 12:51 PM

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Originally Posted by Weldangrind

You say malady, I say therapy.

We're about to downsize, so the problem would be worse for me, since I'll be losing my 10x20 shed. I'll still have a double garage, but that's it. I say "would", since a very generous friend of mine has provided storage space in one of his unused barns. My plan is to take one bike at a time to the new house, finish it and then sell it.

On that note, I have gone another direction with the scrambler I'm building and have decided to use my old Roketa as the foundation. As such, I have some CT1 parts that are your if you want them, 2LZ. Let me know.

Thanks Weld...and I would but it was so far down the project list, I decided to off it. I have a guy coming to pick it up as soon as the weather clears. Just one of those I can't seem to get to and I hate seeing it rot under my porch. It's the only bike not in the tent.
Thanks though.
Bought a new house????

katoranger · 03-01-2018, 01:20 PM

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Originally Posted by JerryHawk250

I've been looking at one of those for my Camper. I have a small shed for the UTV, My larger shed houses the Hawk, Coolster 150 and assorted wood working tools, ( Bandsaw, Table saws, ect.) and outboard motor. I have a 10x20 portable tent garage for the canoe, riding mower and push mower. No garage, only a full carport with car, truck and DJ trailer. I really want to put up a 40'x50' metal building to replace all the individual sheds.

I think that I am going to put a new 40x60 in a few years with a heat and AC and a toilet.

02-28-2018, 05:28 PM	#1
2LZ Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Volcano, Ca Posts: 7,102	Too Many Toys, Not Enough Room Can I see a show of hands for those here who also suffer from this malady? At one time, I could fit everything (bikes, quad, tools, lift, etc...) in the garage. Around six months ago, my brother insisted I buy his '96 Corvette (I couldn't turn it down for the price) so he could upgrade but one of the purchase stipulations was that it had to be stored in the garage. It has always been garaged since it was new. This presented a problem for the bikes. So, I bought a pair of "Costco Garages" (10X20 tents) and stuck them in the driveway. The wife's car now sits under one and she's fine with that. It stays snow/rain-free. It just doesn't seem right that while the Corvette sits all fat and happy in the garage, our bikes are officially "homeless", all huddled together outside in a tent, surrounded by snow. I checked on them the other day.....and now to salt the wound, the Towhees decided to get out of the weather and go under the tent walls, sit on the seats, mirrors, bars and crap on everything. Looks like I need to cover them with old sheets or something. I really need a shop or sell a few things. Ok, rant over. __________________ "Light a fire for a man, and you heat him for a day. Light a man on fire, and you heat him for the rest of his life." 2007 Suzuki DRZ400S (SM convert) 2009 Q Link XP 200 1967 BSA B25 250cc Starfire 2022 Royal Enfield Interceptor 650 2023 Royal Enfield Scram 411 1948 Royal Enfield Model G 350 Last edited by 2LZ; 03-01-2018 at 12:53 PM.
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02-28-2018, 05:47 PM	#2
Merlin Join Date: Jun 2016 Location: Colorado Posts: 1,107	One of these should do the job. I bought one in the fall and they work great: https://www.ebay.com/sch/sis.html?_n...72.m2749.l2658 __________________ Bashan Blaze Mods: Alloy Rim's, Muffler, Mukuni VM26 Carb, Foam Filter, Tachometer, Volt Meter,LED Headlight, LED Blinkers
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02-28-2018, 06:01 PM	#3
Azhule Join Date: Dec 2015 Location: CO Posts: 1,525	I also have what some might consider to have "too many toys out in the sun"... but luckily I have plenty of "room"... not all of it is roofed, we have plenty of land out here ... the motorcycles/atvs/mowers/tillers will always be "inside" one way or another... to many stories of "light things" being stolen and never found off properties in the boonies. "One of these days" I will get everything restored and stored in a Jay Leno style garage... but not any time soon 3 early 1990's Eclipse clones 2 Subaru Foresters 15 years apart 2 early 1980's T.A. Firebird 2 early 1990's Jeeps 1 1997 Geo Metro 1 1992 Honda Accord 4 push mowers 2 riding mowers 1 tiller 2 Dual Sports 1 Dirt Bike... Many others I'm forgetting about... but you get the idea... too many toys Oh... Soon to add a 125cc Chinese ATV and a "110cc pit bike" for the kiddo, and will also get a Lifan KP200 soon if we can find a dealer around here to see if the Mrs. fits on it will take a little longer to get the Lifan if just I fit on it but a 6 speed Lifan with fuel injection cometh thy way __________________ "Think as you like... but this self proclaimed Professor is always right" - Buckshot "You never know what someone is hiding beneath their smile..." - NinjaTom - R.I.P.
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02-28-2018, 07:48 PM	#4
cheesy Moderator Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Elburn, IL Posts: 5,841	I can't say anything. __________________ Cheesy ______________________________________ 07 Hi Bird Enduro-Flown the Coop 07 Ural Gear Up 79 Honda CX500 77 VeloSolex 4600 V3 73 VeloSolex 3800 I'm making this up as I go.-Indiana Jones Telling me something 'is for my own good', is a fast way to a fat lip.-Me I don't even care about my own problems, why should I care about yours?-Quote on one of my favorite t-shirts
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02-28-2018, 10:26 PM	#5
BlackBike Join Date: Feb 2016 Location: George West, Texas Posts: 4,097	Cheez...That looks a lot better than it use to in an old photo you had on here. You've been busy. __________________ ***************************************** 2015 Bashan"Blaze" BS250GY-31 (DB-07K-250) GONE 2017 Suzuki V Strom 650 XT "We are all born ignorant, but one must work hard to remain stupid." ~Benjamin Franklin~
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03-01-2018, 08:19 AM	#7
katoranger Join Date: May 2007 Location: Altamont, Kansas Posts: 15,103	We use a lot of these at work for storage. Both enclosed and open. Cheap and the price includes delivery and assembly. https://www.tristatecarports.com/ I have a 30x50 building and 4 acres. __________________ You meet the nicest people on a Honda Clone.
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03-01-2018, 10:10 AM	#9
bogieboy Join Date: May 2013 Location: finger lakes NY Posts: 2,049	i dont even ahve a gargae or any tent space. i park my stuff under the friggin back porch... the neighbors cat (soon to be dead if it keeps this crap up) likes sitting on the seats of the bike and mowers...
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