tyler524 Posted November 23, 2010 Report Share Posted November 23, 2010 I need to move my bike out of the garage for the winter to make room for both of our cars which will be a tight fit this year since I now have a riding lawn mower in there too. Last year I put the bike in one of my spare bedrooms but I would like to do some work on it this winter. I was planning on fitting a new body, hids, integrated taillight, and a few other things. I would rather do this work down in the basement where I don't have to worry about ruining carpet or anything like that. Have any of you put your bike in the basement before? How hard was it to get it down or the harder part up? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chevysoldier Posted November 23, 2010 Report Share Posted November 23, 2010 Getting it down should be a piece of cake, gravity helps. I would imagine going up would be pretty tough to do. Take video in case something goes wrong. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tyler524 Posted November 23, 2010 Author Report Share Posted November 23, 2010 haha going up is my concern. Last year I made a ramp and rode it up my back porch steps into my dining room, my neighbors had to be looking out their windows going what the hell is this guy doing Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JaSSon Posted November 23, 2010 Report Share Posted November 23, 2010 What could possibly go wrong?!?!? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ponyjr Posted November 23, 2010 Report Share Posted November 23, 2010 should be pretty easy, not a task to take on your own. Should invite at least a few people over to help (by watching with a beer in hand) in case something were to happen. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NinjaNick Posted November 23, 2010 Report Share Posted November 23, 2010 Unless it's an exotic car, my bike gets first dibs on any garage. Cars sit outside because...well they're cars. They have defrost and a cage all around all the important stuff. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bkizz Posted November 23, 2010 Report Share Posted November 23, 2010 (edited) Stairs are a hell of a lot steeper than any ramp. You also gotta think of getting it turned around to go straight into the basement door...manuvering a bike indoors can be a bitch! If I were you I would make sure I have a ratchet strap attached to the front or rear of the bike and some other fixed point at the top of the stairs. It would definitely come in handy for getting the bike back up the steps and not kill anyone on the way down if someone slips up.Or just get thick tarp to throw down in the guest bedroom...problem solved and you won't need to worry about a potential hospital visit. Edited November 23, 2010 by Bkizz Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mojocho Posted November 23, 2010 Report Share Posted November 23, 2010 Unless it's an exotic car, my bike gets first dibs on any garage. Cars sit outside because...well they're cars. They have defrost and a cage all around all the important stuff. BIG +1.A couple of radiant heaters or propane heaters will warm the garage up before you work on it.Too many (video-worthy) things could go wrong on getting the bike down and up from the basement. What kind of ventilation system do you have in the basement? Not sure if you are doing work that will require you to fire her up, but the last thing you want to do is pump those fumes throughout the whole house via the ductwork... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NinjaNick Posted November 23, 2010 Report Share Posted November 23, 2010 Also, stairs? Man that sounds horrible! No way would I even consider that situation. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mykill Posted November 23, 2010 Report Share Posted November 23, 2010 Stairs are a hell of a lot steeper than any ramp. You also gotta think of getting it turned around to go straight into the basement door...manuvering a bike indoors can be a bitch! Maneuvering???Dude he has a honda.....http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wmmWHWvfT4A Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bad324 Posted November 23, 2010 Report Share Posted November 23, 2010 Maneuvering???Dude he has a honda..... no wonder why the couple CBR's I've had or ridden all seem like they are gonna tip over when i put the kickstand down Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mykill Posted November 23, 2010 Report Share Posted November 23, 2010 Ya they are actually made for that. It is scary as hell first time you do it but it works like a charm Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
max power Posted November 23, 2010 Report Share Posted November 23, 2010 Dude, fuck that. Man up and leave your car outside. it'll be ok. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
motociclista Posted November 23, 2010 Report Share Posted November 23, 2010 I'm envisioning this and I'm just really glad I have a walk-out basement.+1 on leaving one of the cars outside. They're cars. Gotta keep priorities straight. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chevysoldier Posted November 23, 2010 Report Share Posted November 23, 2010 But a video of him parking the cars outside just wouldn't be as funny. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tyler524 Posted November 23, 2010 Author Report Share Posted November 23, 2010 My bike will be in the house regardless just depends on if its a spare bedroom or the basement. For one I want to keep it in the heated house plus I don't feel like working in a cold garage. The garage is insulated but not heated. I thought about making a couple pieces square tubing with big rubber coasters on the end and a stud on the other end to thread into the swing arm. That would stabilize it in the stairwell and then ratchet it up Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mojocho Posted November 23, 2010 Report Share Posted November 23, 2010 I don't feel like working in a cold garage. The garage is insulated but not heated. dude, you got the hard part done if it is already insulated. A fairly inexpensive stand alone heater would work. You'd be surprised how warm it will get.Just can't picture what you are trying to do would be in any way easier than buying a heater and plugging it in. I'd be more worried about any collateral damage from tipping it over.But sounds like you are committed. If so, make sure you take off your plastics so WHEN you do tip it over, you have minimal damage. Also make sure you have at least 4 buddies, thre to help, and one to video tape.If you take it to the spare bedroom, you could always get several of those garage mats. It has a rubber bottom and fabric on top. That way any oil or fluid spill would be contained.GL, man. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tyler524 Posted November 23, 2010 Author Report Share Posted November 23, 2010 Already buying new plastics for it but last year I thew cardboard under the bike. The garage is kind of small, its a 2 car garage but not really oversized at all Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NinjaNick Posted November 23, 2010 Report Share Posted November 23, 2010 Goodluck I guess. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
redkow97 Posted November 23, 2010 Report Share Posted November 23, 2010 getting a bike up and down stairs is going to be really tricky.things to watch out for:- bottoming out. even if you make your stairs into a nice ramp (do this right, or you'll be in a world of shit...), getting over the top without catching the belly pan or oil pan is going to be the suck. MEASURE THE ANGLE OF YOUR STAIRS FIRST TO SEE IF THIS IS EVEN POSSIBLE W/O LIFTING THE REAR WHEEL.otherwise down is easy. man the front brake, and have a buddy with a strap through the sub-frame in case your front wheel skids on the ramp.Up is a different story. I think the best thing to do is have 1 person on the bars pushing and manning the brake, and another person actually rotating the rear wheel with their hands. Then you aren't pushing on bodywork, exhaust, etc. - the force is going into making the bike roll, rather than pushing it forward into the stairs (rather than up them).Again, bottoming out will be a concern.You might consider a hand winch to help you pull. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ohdaho Posted November 23, 2010 Report Share Posted November 23, 2010 I think its an awesome idea...and definitely video tape for lessons-learned later. no way in hell i would do this. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shadyone Posted November 24, 2010 Report Share Posted November 24, 2010 you could build a pallet for it that fits down the stairs and strap it in then put carpet down so it can slid easily enough and use a rope set up to guide the speed.. no tip over no bottom out easy up easy down.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steve Butters Posted November 24, 2010 Report Share Posted November 24, 2010 be a man and ride that shit up and down the stairs 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ohdaho Posted November 24, 2010 Report Share Posted November 24, 2010 you could build a pallet for it that fits down the stairs and strap it in then put carpet down so it can slid easily enough and use a rope set up to guide the speed.. no tip over no bottom out easy up easy down..I was thinking a used ski and building a makeshift chock for it. Then just pull it like a sled with a buddy holding it up so it doesnt tip over. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chevysoldier Posted November 24, 2010 Report Share Posted November 24, 2010 Be careful you don't slam the front brake going down the stairs and end up flipping it. lol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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