Best motorcycle kit storage options

If you only have a single motorbike outfit and helmet, then keeping your kit stored when you’re not using it will probably be fairly straightforward.

However, if you have more than one set of kit – one for trackdays, for example, with another for touring, one for weekend chip-runs and one for occasional off-roading – then keeping your kit stored safety and out of the way can start to become tricky.

Of course, you can always pop it out of the way in a wardrobe for example but one thing to bear in mind is the weight of motorcycle kit – I’ve just weighed a textile touring suit with decent armour throughout and it was 5.5kg – that’s without any airbag inserts.

That’s considerably more than the equivalent space of normal clothing so a traditional wardrobe may not be up to the task of holding a selection of motorcycle clothing.

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You could also do with not shutting clothing away (unless you’re putting it away for say the winter) so that it gets some air circulation around it to keep it fresh.

There’s nothing worse than digging out clothing from the loft when the weather improves and it’s musty at best and at worst, been eaten by moths or mice.

Here are a few ideas to help you keep your kit handy and in tip-top shape.

It’s basic but can be moved on the included castors, the metal parts are powder-coated for a durable finish and it is assembled with no tools necessary.

Pros:

Basic

Strong

Handle plenty of gear

Cons:

Jackets and trousers only

The height of the shelves is adjustable and each of them is capable of holding 40kg, so helmets, boots and gloves are easily accommodated.

Pros:

Plenty of capacity

Storage all necessary kit

Adjustable shelving

Cons:

Open so clothing may get dusty

The combination of metal frame and wooden shelf gives a nice balance and there is also a black and grey version available too.

Pros:

Simple and effective

House day-to-day riding gear

Suit most interiors

Cons:

Must drill into wall to fix

It helps to maintain airflow around the helmet while keeping it out of the way of harm. Simple and effective with good reviews.

Pros:

Keep helmets secure

Allow air flow for freshness

Good for storage and display

Cons:

May mark interior padding

Formed in metal tube with mesh shelves, this allows air to circulate around both the helmet and gloves, so it would be good to let them dry after a wet ride, thanks to the air circulating around.

Pros:

Keeps helmet and gloves out of harm’s way

Allow air to circulate

Simple and effective

Cons:

Expensive for what it is

The lower hook can be used for clothing either on a hanger for a suit, for example, or simply a jacket hung like a normal coat hook.

Pros:

Elegant styling

Padded helmet rest

Metal construction

Cons:

May not suit all tastes

Pros:

Biodegradable and environmentally friendly

Low-profile on wall

Great value

Cons:

Only secured by one screw

There is also the option of installing tube heaters in the base to keep your kit at a suitable temperature and the base, as well as the doors, are perforated to allow air circulation.

Pros:

Secure storage

Large capacity

House all riding kit

Cons:

Perhaps overkill for at home

The use of a metal-tube frame and mesh shelving means plenty of air circulation to keep your kit fresh and help it dry after a wet ride with an optional drip tray.

Pros:

House all of your kit

Freestanding

Allow kit to stay fresh and dry

Cons:

Takes up space

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