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As winter months approach, it's time to put your motorcycle away in storage until the weather warms up. If you don't have enough room in your garage or indoors, you'll find that your motorcycle will be a lot safer when stored in enclosed motorcycle trailers rather than exposed to the elements outdoors. Here are 3 tips for storing your motorcycle that will keep it looking and driving like new come warmer months.

Use a Chemical Dehumidifier to Control Overall Humidity

One of the main benefits of storing your motorcycle in an enclosed trailer is that it will not be exposed to the elements. Generally speaking, if the trailer is properly sealed, you really won't have to worry much about condensation and moisture levels accumulating; however, you can never be too sure. The metal parts of your motorcycle, especially those that are made from steel, are particularly susceptible to corrosion, so it's important to keep the humidity within the enclosed trailers at optimal levels, which typically means approximately 65%. 

The easiest way of achieving an optimal humidity is to use a chemical dehumidifier. These dehumidifiers are generally made from either clay or silica gel and will absorb most of the excess moisture that accumulates due to fluctuations in temperatures during the winter months. The dehumidifiers should also give you a good idea as to whether your trailer is properly sealed. If the dehumidifiers are absorbing moisture too quickly, you should start looking for leaks. 

Deter Pests from Making a Home Within the Trailer and the Motorcycle

The temperature within the enclosed motorcycle trailers generally remains relatively warm because the internal environment is sealed off from the outdoors. You want to make sure that pests, like rodents, do not try to make the trailer into their home. As a result, you should cover the air intake pipe and the exhaust pipes with plastic bags, a cloth or any other type of plug. Just make sure that you remove these plugs before taking your motorcycle out for a spin when the weather warms up.

You can even consider leaving out some pesticides in the trailer to prevent pests from getting inside. There are plenty of environmentally friendly and non-toxic options out there that will be suitable for this purpose. 

Remove the Battery and Store it Elsewhere Within the Trailer

Don't forget to take the battery out from the motorcycle. You should store the battery nearby within the enclosed trailer and connected to a trickle charger. The trickle charger will provide a low-but-steady current stream to the battery to keep it active during the entirety of the winter months. When connecting the battery to a trickle charger, make sure that the positive and negative clamps do not come into contact with one another. If they do, the connection may result in an electric shock or a spark that may end up damaging the battery.

If you do not connect battery to the trickle charger, the long period of inactivity may cause the battery to die or malfunction when it is connected back to the motorcycle at a later time. The charger will need to be plugged into an electric outlet. As a result, make sure that the trailer has an opening for the cable to exit or enter through in order to reach a nearby outlet. 

Conclusion

An enclosed motorcycle trailer is a good investment for those who truly do cherish their motorcycles. The trailer provides a safe and also regulated environment that will help keep your motorcycle in good condition. There are many different types of enclosed motorcycle trailers available on the market. You should take a good look at the dimensions of the trailer and whether it possesses any unique or additional features when looking at enclosed motorcycle trailer sales.