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Thanks. I'm currently building a new 6m x 6m (20ft x 20ft) garage at the moment in the back corner of my section. I started the project in June. I should be out there now getting the last of the windows in instead of sitting at the key board.Kiwi, the sv650 looks good! I like the garage additions
At this stage to keep costs down it is un-lined and un-insulated, but I may do this in time as funds permit. I upgraded the basic design by adding clear sheeting in the roof for extra light and an opening window on the opposite side to the door to get some air flow on a real hot day, of which we don't get that many. Next job after finishing the structure is to get power sockets and lighting installed. Then I will build a work bench and shelving for parts and shadow boards for tools. Lastly I may splash out on a bike lifter so Im not kneeling down or bending over all the time. I've painted the concrete floor with two pot paint so it's easy to sweep up and keep clean.Sweet workspace, is it just a basic structure or do you also have insulation and HVAC going on? That to me has always been my dream. The closest I got was with a typical storage locker, often no one cares what you're up to. Living in a building its near impossible to use my parking space for work, only small and quick jobs.
Surely you can sneak that in work hours when the boss isn't looking over your shoulder! :smile_big:Got a 09 Ninja 250r which is hibernating for the winter at the moment. Once the melt comes I might add some pictures in the garage under a personal account for some extra chatty bits
@rde09 thats a good looking red/black ninja.
- JB
Yes, my first XR200 with the same 2 valve engine as yours was the best wheelie bike I have ever owned. Funny we both discovered that trait.... I really enjoyed the XR200. At the time I owned a business located by an industrial park. In the afternoon I would take the XR out on some good wheelie runs. The XR seemed to just hold the front end in the air with little effort. ...
I hate to ask this, but was wondering how much that costs to build? I’m debating between building a garage, converting my shed into a work shed which would be easiest (clean up, nail down some rubber mats, get a sturdier was ramp), but on the flip side I didn’t want to be taking it through the grass all the time so was also considering closing off my carportThanks. I'm currently building a new 6m x 6m (20ft x 20ft) garage at the moment in the back corner of my section. I started the project in June. I should be out there now getting the last of the windows in instead of sitting at the key board.
The aim is to have it finished before the new Ninja arrives, my old garage couldn't store 3 bikes comfortably and have enough space left to work on one of them.
The new garage will be able to store 4 bikes as I may get an older resto bike in the future. Plus it wont leak!
This is how its looking so far:
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Just got the gutters and down pipes to make up and attach now once I get back windows done.
Because you havent added your location to your profile I had to go back to your intro post to see that you are from sunny Florida in the States. So, as someone who lives in New Zealand there is not much point in me telling you my local cost here.I hate to ask this, but was wondering how much that costs to build? I’m debating between building a garage, converting my shed into a work shed which would be easiest (clean up, nail down some rubber mats, get a sturdier was ramp), but on the flip side I didn’t want to be taking it through the grass all the time so was also considering closing off my carport
I LOVE how the front of the bike turned out on the first picture. These reflections are just perfect!service day
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Wow! That's some garage. Really like the paint job on the CBR250. Do you plan to get the Ninja 300 going again?Here is my garage...