| Hi all, thanks for the replies.
Most of what's been mentioned has already been bugging me, but I'm pretty desperate for a garage now, and have had no luck in finding one nearby. This one looks excellent - providing I can make it secure.
Rattler - I've yet to look into leasehold/freehold/insurance etc. but will learn more on monday. Renting isn't really an option, since I'd need to dig holes everywhere for sentry posts/ground-anchors/barriers etc.
Chris - I thought about long-term storage when I decided to keep my Strada, (after buying another bike) but couldn't bear the thought of it just sitting there in a vac-bag when I could maybe ride it occasionally.
Melnie - I live in a flat, and haven't the space for one of those purpose made sheds. Wish I had! Mind you, I've two bikes to lock away, so I'd need a couple.
Philthy - So far as I can gather, the current owner doesn't live in the house next door - but a few doors along the street. Old couple live next door. Strange situation I know!
As to my not being 'on the premises'; it's not ideal. I'll just have to make the place practically 'bomb proof' and hope for the best. I've had a few ideas already. I'll be fitting the usual ground anchors/chains/alarm etc. And maybe one of these removeable barriers across the door opening (see pic). I'm even prepared to buy an old car if need be, and park it in front of the bikes. (Wheel-clamp it too!) It'll probably take me twenty minutes to get the bikes out, but what the hell.
Steve  |