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Old 26 Mar 2013
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Storage Woes in Christchurch/NZ

Hi,

I got my bike in storage in Christchurch and I'm currently in Germany, prepping a bike for a trip out of Europe (if it ever stops snowing).

Got an email last night that I have to shift my bike from its current location. Can anyone offer a safe storage location around ChCh, until probably November/December? Bike is insured for fire/theft.

Any help/leads would be much appreciated. Trying to avoid the full cost of a storage unit but happy to share costs with someone else.

Thought I had it all sorted but this type of sudden shift is pretty common as people are still trying to put their lifes back together after the earthquakes.


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If you get caught really short, I have secure storage, but not under cover. You'd have to get a bike cover or something like that.

I'm a bit out of Christchurch, but am often in there with a trailer.

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Thanks for the offer Nigel. I'll keep you posted on how things develop.
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Might Be Able To Help

Got my twin bro who lives in Kaiapoi just north of Chch.

Ping us an e at twomotokiwis@gmail.com
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Thanks very much for the offer. I think I got things sorted for now at least. Fingers crossed. I'll let you know if the hunt is on. Kaiapoi is indeed close by.


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