{"id":5845,"date":"2020-06-23T12:00:31","date_gmt":"2020-06-23T19:00:31","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/blog.neighbor.com\/storage-blog\/?p=5845"},"modified":"2024-02-02T11:12:17","modified_gmt":"2024-02-02T18:12:17","slug":"the-ultimate-guide-to-motorcycle-storage","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.neighbor.com\/storage-blog\/the-ultimate-guide-to-motorcycle-storage\/","title":{"rendered":"The Ultimate Guide to Motorcycle Storage"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

Fitting a motorcycle in a small [and already-cramped] garage<\/a> can be a big task. Sure, you can park your motorcycle perpendicular to your daily drivers (or wedge your bike in the space between your two vehicles), but what about ease of access? <\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

While a motorcycle won’t take up nearly as much space as the vehicles parked in your one or two-car garage,<\/a> they’ll require more space than you think<\/strong>. If you were to store your motorcycles in a storage unit, you’d need to rent out a 5’x10′ space, at the very least—meaning you’ll need at least 50 square feet in your garage (if opt for at-home motorcycle storage). Note: Some larger-sized motorcycles will require up to 75 square feet, <\/strong>like a Harley Davidson<\/a> or Ducati.<\/a>  <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Whether or not you have that kind of garage space to spare, you’ll need to follow the proper motorcycle storage protocol. Otherwise, storing your motorcycle (whether overnight or for the winter months) may go awry. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

It doesn’t matter if you’re a long-time motorcycle owner or are just thinking about purchasing your first one<\/a>; following the steps in this guide is a must. <\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n