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I see photos quite a bit of bikes in living rooms, etc. and that's my plan for the next few month to a year. I'm just wondering if anyone has ever had and problems with doing this, like with the leasing office, theft, etc. I'm moving into a gated community where it's mostly young professionals and its in a good area. I've got a pit mat and pad to put down over the wood flooring, and when I mentioned the bike to the property manager they said "just roll it in the apartment". It just seems like they would have a problem with it and any stories/insight from others in a similar situation would be greatly appreciated!
Ever look into a storage unit for $30 a month ? Or buy a van for your daily driver and keep her in there locked up.
That being said, my experience was just make sure the bike is clean and dry. If it is fuel injected, stick a nail or bolt in the tank vent to minimize fumes. If it has a carb, drain the float bowl before washing the bike and also plug the tank vent. Put a cover over the bike to minimize fumes and plastic smells. Be discreet when taking it in and out trying to prevent people from seeing you.
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1. a first floor apartment is a must. I started out in a 3rd floor and getting the bike up was a major pain in the ass. luckily it was only an 85 at that time. I have now moved to another place and live on the first floor. thank god cause kid has moved from an 85 to a 250f.
2. pretty sure its illegal as stated the gas is the major issue. its a safety thing, imagine if the building caught on fire, if it were to reach your apartment it would accelerate with the gas.
3. security, hopefully you have 2 bikes, if so chain them together just to make it impossible to get out the door. if not chain the wheels together so they cant roll. no one wants to spend a lot of time breaking in and stealing a bike. they want to get in and roll out.
4. acknowledge the neighbors. they will be the ones to rat you out.
5. takes some serious coordination to get maintenance done on your apartment. last thing you want is larry the maint guy to come fix a leak and see that you have a bike in the apartment. he will either tell management or hes the guy that has keys to your place and bolt cutters. so you will have to have a plan to get it out and keep it somewhere else for maint calls. or even routine inspections like im dealing with now.
6. find a near by carwash. that's where you will have to wash the bike. so factor in that time on the way home from the track. never never bring a dirty bike into the apartment. if your neighbors see pushing a nice clean bike they are less likely to complain. now if there is a dirt trail from your truck along the side walk and into your apartment well neighbors are gonna hate you.
7. do not go cleaning air filters in the bathtub or kitchen sink. buy a few pre oiled filters and when you can go to a friends house or over at the car wash clean them all at one time. that stuff makes your tub look crappy.
8. do not start the bike on the property again that will for sure piss of neighbors.
right now everyone in my building knows about the bikes in my apartment, and no one has an issue with it. if they ask questions or show interest in the bikes I stop and talk to them. if they have small kids I offer to let them sit on the bike while I push it. but generally I like to be in and out as quick as possible. that means loading up everything else first. setting up the ramp and straps then rolling the bike out of the apartment and straight into the truck, im driving off without sitting around for more than a minute or two. same thing on the way back but in reverse. bike off the truck first and everything else after.
good luck.
i did do an engine swap for the 85 on the 3rd floor apartment lmao. i like this new place i have it has fake wood floors. i don't have to worry about spilling stuff on the carpet.
Just don't give him any reason to keep your security deposit. (Dirty carpet, oil stains, etc...)
you may want to think twice about the onsite garage as well. plenty of thefts happening at homes with garages attached let alone across the parking lot. in the apartment would be much safer.
its all about the prevention cause once its gone it gone. of course you could just insure the thing and hope for the best. either way enjoy your kx450f roommate try not to hang to many shirts on the handlebars during laundry day (oh yes you will) lol.
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