covers - help?

[mgrowc1]

Ok I need a heavy duty cover. Bike is being kept outside as I now have no garage (been outside a couple weeks with a crappy cover that does not repel water)

Anyway I am looking at a dowco or a nelson or anything else you guys think. I am also struggling a little with the sizing charts. People saying they do not fit what they say etc.

I will spend upto $100 or so or more if it is worth it.

Thanks in advance for your recommendations (style and sizes - I took off the windshield but I do have the sissy bar)

Thanks!!!

 

[naughtyG]

In my experience most covers will go wrong over time, it's just a matter of how long.

As a result, I reckon it's best to buy a cheaper one, and then replace it often, a bit like oil.

That way you keep all its best qualities tip top - waterproof, rip-free, crease-free, sunproof etc..

Whatever you do go with, let me know as I'm in the market for another one too!

 

[gamorg02]

i have a nelson rig vinyl one...

https://www.denniskirk.com/jsp/prod...VSM4VMDK0NCIV0?store=null&skuId=560465XL&mmy=

mines under a carport. this works well for blocking the weather, but it doesnt' breathe.

 

[naughtyG]

I'm currently looking at this:

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&ssPageName=STRK:MEWAX:IT&item=140330644090#ht_1384wt_1115

Anyone has any experience of these / this seller?

 

[mgrowc1]

I need a more heavy duty one than that though.
Also I read up a little and water repellent does not mean water resistant

 

[naughtyG]

Found a nice cover on fleabay - only $30 and it looks pretty heavy duty.

Bought one, I'll give feedback once I've used it for a bit. I like the 'capsule' idea with the bike fully enclosed in a breathable waterproof 4-layer bubble!

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/e...em=&sspagename=STRK:MEWAX:IT&salenotsupported

 

[MikeTD3]

I bought one of these cheap covers to keep the dust off when parked in the garage.
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=270391913604

I do like the idea of the "capsule" for winter storage.

 

[SvenDGAF]

I used to use this, back when I had my bike at my folks house. Used to have a big halogen security light and CCTV too!!

This was around ?150 GBP when I bought one in th UK about 8 years ago.

http://www.thebikebarn.net/

 

[mgrowc1]

I ended up with a dowco all weather.
Size large. So far so good!!!

 

[82ndCowboy]

I used to use this, back when I had my bike at my folks house. Used to have a big halogen security light and CCTV too!!

This was around ?150 GBP when I bought one in th UK about 8 years ago.

http://www.thebikebarn.net/

That is TOTALLY COOL!!!

I'm making me one of those!!!

 

[82ndCowboy]

OK here it is. I only have string holding for the moment, till I get the cover done. But it works great.
For $42 bucks I have the frame done.
All I need is to do the anchor plate and figure out what kind of cover to have made or make for it.
Going to work on finding some place to have the cover made for it this week. Or I might just buy the materials and do it myself.
Probably not as sturdy as a metal frame one. But it'll do the trick at half the cost.

 

[dannymax]

OK here it is. I only have string holding for the moment, till I get the cover done. But it works great.
For $42 bucks I have the frame done.
All I need is to do the anchor plate and figure out what kind of cover to have made or make for it.
Going to work on finding some place to have the cover made for it this week. Or I might just buy the materials and do it myself.
Probably not as sturdy as a metal frame one. But it'll do the trick at half the cost.

That's a hell of an idea 82nd, should work like a champ!! :clapping:

D'ya think a waterproof, breatheable tarp and a grommet maker would do the trick for a cover?

 

[KJShover]

That's a hell of an idea 82nd, should work like a champ!! :clapping:

D'ya think a waterproof, breatheable tarp and a grommet maker would do the trick for a cover?

+1, you got a great head start Robert. Keep up the good work :clapping:

 

[82ndCowboy]

That's a hell of an idea 82nd, should work like a champ!! :clapping:

D'ya think a waterproof, breatheable tarp and a grommet maker would do the trick for a cover?

That's exactly what I was thinking.
First I'll try a couple of custom tarp shops and see what they will charge.
I figure if I can get one made for no more than $150. I'm still half of what buying the Bike Barn cost.
If it's more than that, Then I'll just buy the materials and do it myself. A grommet kit at ace was only like 20 bucks.
I still gotta shop around for the canvas or tarp.
I'm thinking a used boat cover would be a good find.
Cept I'm a little picky on what the color is. I'm wanting something that matches the yard and not some blue or silver construction tarp.

 

[dannymax]

That's exactly what I was thinking.
First I'll try a couple of custom tarp shops and see what they will charge.
I figure if I can get one made for no more than $150. I'm still half of what buying the Bike Barn cost.
If it's more than that, Then I'll just buy the materials and do it myself. A grommet kit at ace was only like 20 bucks.
I still gotta shop around for the canvas or tarp.
I'm thinking a used boat cover would be a good find.
Cept I'm a little picky on what the color is. I'm wanting something that matches the yard and not some blue or silver construction tarp.

Ha!! Great minds, and all that!! :biglaugh:

 

[gamorg02]

That's exactly what I was thinking.
First I'll try a couple of custom tarp shops and see what they will charge.
I figure if I can get one made for no more than $150. I'm still half of what buying the Bike Barn cost.
If it's more than that, Then I'll just buy the materials and do it myself. A grommet kit at ace was only like 20 bucks.
I still gotta shop around for the canvas or tarp.
I'm thinking a used boat cover would be a good find.
Cept I'm a little picky on what the color is. I'm wanting something that matches the yard and not some blue or silver construction tarp.

if u get something doable u could probably mark it up 50% above costs, and sell kits.

 

[82ndCowboy]

if u get something doable u could probably mark it up 50% above costs, and sell kits.

I think the Bike Barn people would get really pissed at me if I did that.

 

[gamorg02]

they should sell theirs cheaper then. hah

 

[naughtyG]

yea great idea but definitely overpriced. Hey you could just buy a tent for $50 and put your bike in it..

 

[gamorg02]

hahahahha great point NG