Carcoon/Bike bubble

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Has anyone had or used one of these Carcoon /Bike bubbles?
Was looking at getting one for my GSA, any comments and PI$$ taking greatly appreciated.
As i have another bike for Winter Use, I wanted to put her away for the damp cold winter.
Just wanted to know what size to get as the sizes on the website don't make a great deal of sense http://http://www.carcoon.co.uk/bikebubble-pricelist.html
have a gander and you will see what i mean :jibber:augie

Cheers everyone

Rob:bounce1:bounce1:bounce1
 
OK Thanks for that, looks an interesting option and cheaper as well:)
cheers :beer:

Rob.
 
I used ti use a dehumidifier to dry washing. Cheaper to run than a tumble dryer and the washing was bone dry in hours. They really work, but using in a shed/garage will need the holes sealing up such as under edges of corrugated roof sheets. Damp will be sucked in though any gaps increasing running costs.

Could also consider one of these with the dryer

Cheap "tarpaulin" plastic wont last long outside, but would be fine under cover.

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/MOTORBIKE...69?pt=UK_Motorcycle_Parts&hash=item1e73a4ad39
 
Mine is on all year around.

I use a length of garden hose, connected to the outlet, and run it out by the garage door.

It is pretty much zero maintenance.
I just check the filter every now and again.
 
Robbla said:
Has anyone had or used one of these Carcoon /Bike bubbles?
Was looking at getting one for my GSA, any comments and PI$$ taking greatly appreciated.
As i have another bike for Winter Use, I wanted to put her away for the damp cold winter.
Just wanted to know what size to get as the sizes on the website don't make a great deal of sense http://http://www.carcoon.co.uk/bikebubble-pricelist.html
have a gander and you will see what i mean :jibber:augie

Cheers everyone

Rob:bounce1:bounce1:bounce1
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I bought one second hand, not for the GS but for this wee beastie , after all that time and effort, it deserves nothing less...

Besides, we all know how badly plastic can fluff/fur up....;)

Not put it up yet but will post up a photo or two when done for the obligatory piss take if you like...:D
 
I also run a dehumidifier in the garage all year round. You have to empty the water every few days, but its always nice and warm in there for my bikes.:comfort:D
 
Robbla said:
Has anyone had or used one of these Carcoon /Bike bubbles?
Was looking at getting one for my GSA, any comments and Pi$$ taking greatly appreciated.
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Your right to look for one. After all it's an "adventure model" and the computer might get so moisture in it. Even a garage with a roof on it wont give enough protection to a 1200 adventure. :rolleyes: :rolleyes: :rolleyes:
 
luke scott said:
Your right to look for one. After all it's an "adventure model" and the computer might get so moisture in it. Even a garage with a roof on it wont give enough protection to a 1200 adventure. :rolleyes: :rolleyes: :rolleyes:
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Here we go, piss taking as requested:blast:D
 
Damp air is very searching so unless the shed wall gaps are filled, new moisture will seep in almost as quickly as the machine removes it. With enough power the shed will be dry but running costs will be higher than necessary. Fill those gaps or use a cocoon to solve the issue.
 
Ben De Toy said:
Damp air is very searching so unless the shed wall gaps are filled, new moisture will seep in almost as quickly as the machine removes it. With enough power the shed will be dry but running costs will be higher than necessary. Fill those gaps or use a cocoon to solve the issue.
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Whilst I agree with the basis of what to are saying, yo are being a bit enthusiastic with your ascertians.

I have run mine for just under two years, and it never on all the time. In fact, the vast majority of time it is not on, and my garage is far from airtight.
I guess the trick is to be realistic with the target humidity.

It has made a very noticable difference since it has been on.
There is no rusting of iron, and no furring of alloys. The Harley no longer has a sheen of condensation on it.

The running costs are negligable. These are not compressor driven, these are decassent, so the only cast is to spin a lightweight motor.
Compressor driven dehumidifiers will just freeze up in cold weather.
The cost is more than recouped by protecting against the potential damage caused by the moisture.
 
1130cc said:
Whilst I agree with the basis of what to are saying, yo are being a bit enthusiastic with your ascertians.

I have run mine for just under two years, and it never on all the time. In fact, the vast majority of time it is not on, and my garage is far from airtight.
I guess the trick is to be realistic with the target humidity.

It has made a very noticable difference since it has been on.
There is no rusting of iron, and no furring of alloys. The Harley no longer has a sheen of condensation on it.

The running costs are negligable. These are not compressor driven, these are decassent, so the only cast is to spin a lightweight motor.
Compressor driven dehumidifiers will just freeze up in cold weather.
The cost is more than recouped by protecting against the potential damage caused by the moisture.
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I was trying to not yatter on too much. But no arguments with above. The shed need not be hermetically sealed, but anything like my old garage with gaps between roof corrugations would let a gale to blow over the wall tops. Filler foam would easily have sorted it.
 
Have the garage but with no power - so no fancy dehumidifier or electric blankets!
Any other recommendations for keeping the pride and joy warm and dry overnight as winter looms?
 
Ben De Toy said:
I was trying to not yatter on too much. But no arguments with above. The shed need not be hermetically sealed, but anything like my old garage with gaps between roof corrugations would let a gale to blow over the wall tops. Filler foam would easily have sorted it.
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To be honest, I could really do with storing the gaps out my garage.

I just wanted to make sure that dessecant dehumidifiers are seen as real alternatives. :beerjug:
 
Carcoon outdoor bike bubble

Hi all, just joined and thought id put a reply on this one, i have used one of these for a year or so to store my Harley in works great, Harley now gone so if anybody is looking for one see me you will get a bargin.

Thanks Graham

:thumb2
 
The perfect answer for me because we built this house and the garage is attached, is underfloor heating in the garage as well as the house, just set at a minimal temperature, somewhere good to go and play as well!
 
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