This summer after I got my bike I decided I needed somewhere to keep it during the times when I wasnt riding and through the winter. Since I dont have a garage where I live now and I dont want to be one of those guys with a bike in my living room, I decided to buy one of those metal storage buildings. I floored it with 2x6's and plywood and raised it about 2 foot off the ground. I sealed all the cracks in it with caulking. Fast forward to now. I have the bike in the building. Its a 14x10. I went out to check on the bike since I hadnt been out there in over a week. Right under the rear tire was a puddle. The roof wasnt leaking so I looked further. On all the chrome on the side of the engine, on the mirrors, on the trim around the speedo I had condensation. This thing looked like a toilet in a hot house in july lol. Now my question, is there anything that I can do to remedy this situation to keep the bike from staying wet in storage? The building is not insulated, and is not heated. I have had suggestions from alot of people. Some say to run a heater out there which I think would be dangerous to leave hooked up and unattended. Others have told me to turn a fan on in there aimed at the bike but I dont think that would help it. Anyone have a similiar setup and have any tips or tricks. I dont know if the moisture will hurt the bike but it certainly cant help. And I at least need it to last till 2012 when I make the last payment

Do you have a cover on it? Did you seal up the shed too good? There needs to be some air movement / exchange. If you have a cover on it you could try putting a trouble light under the bike and leave it on all the time.

You need to vent the building your not getting any air circulation to get rid of the moisture. The cold temps won't hurt the bike but the moisture will you don't want moisture in the engine and then it freeze that would be VERY bad.

I think the fan is your best bet LE, although it probably only does it on humid days. mine sits in the carport, Ive gone out in the morning many times, and seen condensation on it..when the night was cold and the day was warm.. once it gets cold and stays cold, you probably won't have that problem,,,

You might try installing a vent near the top of the shed to release the moisture which is surely wicking up through the wood floor. If the shed has a gable roof, there are plenty of gable vents that you can install with minimal work and cost. If that doesn't work you can purchase a power roof vent to help with circulation. You'll obviously need access to electricity if you go that route.

I would agree with Yakman. Whe the temps warms up and heat builds in the shed you need a vent to let the warmer air get out. When you trap it and it cools off is when you get the condensation. You may have sealed the shed too tight. Put a cheap vent in and see if that helps.

I dont have a cover on it Musky. I wanted one and I read somewhere that if theres even the slightest bit of dirt that it will scratch it up. I can access electricity in the shed, the edges of the roof where they come down from the peak let air in all along each of the side walls. But a vent might help let the moist air out. I might try a combination of all your ideas. Maybe install a vent, cover the bike and leave a light on underneath it. Its bothering me to the point now that I am seriously considering measuring my back door and then the bike lol. I appreciate all the comments so far though. Thats why I come here first. Everybody willing to help out

I was wondering about a cover because some of them aren't very breathable and can trap moisture. If you have vents in the shed a simple fan might be all you need.

Of course insulation and heat would be real nice too. You need a project don't ya?

That might be an idea too Musky, a few cold beers, some insulation, some plywood. I just dont know if I have the time for it or not. LOL workin 140 hours every two weeks. Thats about as much work as I can muster up. Heck, I'm at work now lol. Just in between runnin parts and postin

Hey LE, metal sheds are horrible for storing, I have a shed of all wood and it does not sweat and one of all metal and it swaets like hell like you have,My .02 cents is line the entire shed with foam insulation and ductape all the seams or line it with wood ,or try the vent. The bare thin metal heats up and cools off faster than the contents of the shed causing the condensation. the wood or insulation will slow down the prosess, therefore eleminating the sweating. If you use the insulation be sure to ductape the seems in the ceiling or the condensation will drip thruogh the cracks cause the metal will still sweat between the insulation and the shed during the temp change.

hope this helps and Im not blowing smoke?