Need thoughts and ideas for a project. - Page 3

Quick281 · 11-10-2008, 05:42 PM

Update for that have ever thought about this kinda thing.

I checked out all the local storage places and have found 5x10 units for as cheap as 49.00 a month. However, they have limited access hours which is a big pain in the ass.

Another place is 24 hour access, but he wants 79.00 a month. I am going to call him back and see if he will come down on the price, but he did say that he would give me December free. Something to consider.

Called Pods, and the small unit isn't available because the local branch doesn't own any. They will do 69.00 a month, but its 119 up front, 30 for delivery and 70 for pickup.

Called Mobile Mini and I was very impressed with the eagerness for my business.

She was actually from the region where I lived and asked if security was going to be an issue for me. I told her it was the main reason I was looking into this and she then went on about the advanced security of her pods. Also noted that the pods have ventilation which would prevent fumes from building up.

She quoted me a reasonable price, but then said it would be 140 for delivery and then 140 for pickup. When I told her I would need to call back she wanted to know what she could work on to help confirm me for her serviced. I told her that her monthly rate was high but reasonable however the delivery and pickup prices were really high. I even told her what PODS had quoted me.

She was going to see what she could do about it, e-mail me a quote tonight, and asked if she could call me back tomorrow to see where we stand. And she thanked me for the opportunity for my business. I was very impressed and may consider paying more just because of the way she is handling everything.

ceo012384 · 11-15-2008, 11:11 PM

Kryptonite (i think) sells an anchor that is meant to be attached to a driveway/concrete floor/etc. You'll drill some deep holes and then throw some concrete mix in there and in the end you'll have a big tie-down points on the ground in your driveway.

Get one of those huge fucking kryptonite chains like I have and lock that bike down and cover it (don't forget to run a cable lock through the grommets on the cover

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Quick281 · 11-17-2008, 09:19 PM

Thanks for the idea Ceo. I am going to be getting back in touch with the Mobil Mini people and see how much they need up front. My mom offered to help me out with the delivery fees. She also pointed out that I could move a ton of my shit into the cargo box and she could get half of her house back.

On the plus side it would function as a garage storage area which would be a real convenience. I am at home with her for the next week while she goes through some operations but once she is back up on her feet she said she would help me out.

Angee · 11-17-2008, 09:47 PM

Make a path out of bricks from the gate to the stoop? Kinda like making a cheap walkpath...just throw 'em down, drive short pieces of rebar thru the outer rows and fill a little with concrete. The height of the bricks would level you up closer to the door and stoop. Just a redneck thought...I had to do a little redneck engineering for my mom periodically...she's in KY.

Ok, so I didn't read the whole threar before posting...

Mobile thing sounds like an idea...

ceo012384 · 11-18-2008, 01:27 PM

I think this is the piece I was thinking of:

http://www.motorcycle-superstore.com...ac=2&zmap=2785

Papa_Complex · 11-18-2008, 01:34 PM

You could lay a concrete pad in and use a ground anchor like the one that ceo posted, or one of a hyndred different units that are available in the UK because of their huge problem with bike theft. Ordering stuff in from the UK isn't all that tough.

If you still want to think about bringing the bike inside then trenching a few inches deep, putting in some gravel or limestone screening, and laying in some paving stones for a path would likely be the easiest and best way to go.

ceo012384 · 11-18-2008, 01:41 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Papa_Complex

You could lay a concrete pad in and use a ground anchor like the one that ceo posted, or one of a hyndred different units that are available in the UK because of their huge problem with bike theft. Ordering stuff in from the UK isn't all that tough.

Good point... I'm trying to remember the name of a company there who makes the most ridiculous chains and such I've ever seen... I think it's Almax or something?

Papa_Complex · 11-18-2008, 01:53 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ceo012384

Good point... I'm trying to remember the name of a company there who makes the most ridiculous chains and such I've ever seen... I think it's Almax or something?

Everything from disk locks to sheds.

http://www.almax-security-chains.co.uk/

http://www.anchorsecure.co.uk/

http://www.motosafe.co.uk/bikesafe-c19.html

http://www.hardie-secure.com/

http://www.motorcyclesecurity.co.uk/

http://www.safelocks.co.uk/

http://www.secure-a-bike.com/

http://www.torc-anchors.com/

http://www.yanchor.com/

11-10-2008, 05:42 PM	#21
Quick281 Victim of Blazer Rapage Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Talkeetna, AK Moto: 06 GSXR 600 Posts: 1,707	Update for that have ever thought about this kinda thing. I checked out all the local storage places and have found 5x10 units for as cheap as 49.00 a month. However, they have limited access hours which is a big pain in the ass. Another place is 24 hour access, but he wants 79.00 a month. I am going to call him back and see if he will come down on the price, but he did say that he would give me December free. Something to consider. Called Pods, and the small unit isn't available because the local branch doesn't own any. They will do 69.00 a month, but its 119 up front, 30 for delivery and 70 for pickup. Called Mobile Mini and I was very impressed with the eagerness for my business. She was actually from the region where I lived and asked if security was going to be an issue for me. I told her it was the main reason I was looking into this and she then went on about the advanced security of her pods. Also noted that the pods have ventilation which would prevent fumes from building up. She quoted me a reasonable price, but then said it would be 140 for delivery and then 140 for pickup. When I told her I would need to call back she wanted to know what she could work on to help confirm me for her serviced. I told her that her monthly rate was high but reasonable however the delivery and pickup prices were really high. I even told her what PODS had quoted me. She was going to see what she could do about it, e-mail me a quote tonight, and asked if she could call me back tomorrow to see where we stand. And she thanked me for the opportunity for my business. I was very impressed and may consider paying more just because of the way she is handling everything. __________________ -Alex- Resident TWFix Noob. My 06 GSXR 600 <-- Its Clickable Fools.

11-15-2008, 11:11 PM	#22
ceo012384 Pompous Prick Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: MA Moto: 06 R6 (race), 04 CRF Tard (race) Posts: 3,040	Kryptonite (i think) sells an anchor that is meant to be attached to a driveway/concrete floor/etc. You'll drill some deep holes and then throw some concrete mix in there and in the end you'll have a big tie-down points on the ground in your driveway. Get one of those huge fucking kryptonite chains like I have and lock that bike down and cover it (don't forget to run a cable lock through the grommets on the cover ) __________________ LRRS/CCS #123 Boston Moto Dunlop Woodcraft 35 Motorsports Sidi Pit Bull K&N Filters

11-17-2008, 09:19 PM	#23
Quick281 Victim of Blazer Rapage Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Talkeetna, AK Moto: 06 GSXR 600 Posts: 1,707	Thanks for the idea Ceo. I am going to be getting back in touch with the Mobil Mini people and see how much they need up front. My mom offered to help me out with the delivery fees. She also pointed out that I could move a ton of my shit into the cargo box and she could get half of her house back. On the plus side it would function as a garage storage area which would be a real convenience. I am at home with her for the next week while she goes through some operations but once she is back up on her feet she said she would help me out. __________________ -Alex- Resident TWFix Noob. My 06 GSXR 600 <-- Its Clickable Fools.

11-18-2008, 01:27 PM	#25
ceo012384 Pompous Prick Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: MA Moto: 06 R6 (race), 04 CRF Tard (race) Posts: 3,040	I think this is the piece I was thinking of: http://www.motorcycle-superstore.com...ac=2&zmap=2785 __________________ LRRS/CCS #123 Boston Moto Dunlop Woodcraft 35 Motorsports Sidi Pit Bull K&N Filters

11-18-2008, 01:34 PM	#26
Papa_Complex Nomadic Tribesman Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Brampton, Canada Moto: '09 ER-6n Posts: 11,150	You could lay a concrete pad in and use a ground anchor like the one that ceo posted, or one of a hyndred different units that are available in the UK because of their huge problem with bike theft. Ordering stuff in from the UK isn't all that tough. If you still want to think about bringing the bike inside then trenching a few inches deep, putting in some gravel or limestone screening, and laying in some paving stones for a path would likely be the easiest and best way to go.