Is it okay to leave your bike outside in the sun all day?

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Is it okay to leave your bike outside in the sun all day?

#1 Post by Cashie » Sat Aug 04, 2007 6:15 am

One of the reasons I don't want to ride into work is the designated motorcycle parking has absolutely no protection. What do you think?

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#2 Post by Jezebel » Sat Aug 04, 2007 8:47 am

Mine sits in the sun all day and it hasn't really caused any problems...but I also don't take very good care of my bike :)
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#3 Post by Scarlett » Sat Aug 04, 2007 8:59 am

Both my bikes live outside
Buzzy gets baked all day and the Viffer stays under a cover
It doesn't hurt the bike but you can always throw a towel over the seat if you're concerned
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#4 Post by CrashDummy » Sat Aug 04, 2007 9:22 am

Jezebel wrote:Mine sits in the sun all day and it hasn't really caused any problems...but I also don't take very good care of my bike :)
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#5 Post by CrashDummy » Sat Aug 04, 2007 11:01 am

It sits in the sun all day while I'm at work and I don't take very good care of it cosmetically.
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#6 Post by Jello_Biafra » Sat Aug 04, 2007 11:01 am

I threw the cover on my bike after rides for the first month or so.. I don't even know where the cover is now, if you catch my drift.
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