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Motorcycle Covers?

lmo1131

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I know there's a thread out there, I remember reading it. But I can't find it.

Time for a new cover for my nekkid LWB /5 with Krausers.

Any recommendations?

Thks.
 
I know there's a thread out there, I remember reading it. But I can't find it.

Time for a new cover for my nekkid LWB /5 with Krausers.

Any recommendations?

Thks.

Check Amazon's Max BMW. I bought a BMW brand outdoor cover with zipout for a top box and panniers for my 2012 RT. it fits great, very high quality. About $130.
 
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I ordered mine on-line at carscover.com and I am very happy with it. It arrived promptly and fits very nicely over my bike with the windshield and rear box. It's funny though, I just visited their site I didn't see the one I got which is an indoor cover made out of a high-quality soft black cloth material for winter storage for my R 1200RT. If you're looking for an indoor cover you may want to give them a call.
 
I know there's a thread out there, I remember reading it. But I can't find it.

Time for a new cover for my nekkid LWB /5 with Krausers.

Any recommendations?

Thks.

Another good choice is WeatherAll Plus by Guardian with a Limited Lifetime Warranty. Very nice cover but I guess you need to read the fine print if you're concerned about the Limited Warranty.
 
My standard reply on covers(for an outdoor durable cover) is Dowco. I bought it once & they last well & all you do is call & they send a new one when it wears out. They take the UV,rain,vented and the mice don't chew them either. Hard to beat that.
 
I bought an EZ Touring cover about 18 years ago for a K11LT. I've used that same cover on the K11LT, a K12LT, and R1150RT, and an R12GS. I will admit it fit some bikes better than others. The cover is still in excellent shape and will be used on the R12GSW that is coming soon.

I have the "Traveller" A.
 
Bought a cheap nylon cover from China off flea bay from takecover100. It packs up the size of a 1L water bottle and serves well to keep the dew and dust off my F800 with all bags etc.

Think I paid a total of $15 for it including shipping. It worked so well I bought another one for my wifes bike. Perfect travel covers.

Just looked on flea bay, they must be popular because the price has gone up to $20 but they are now US based and not China direct.
 
Okay.... what size are you all using? Medium? Large? No windshield, but with Krausers; 30" overall width, (my bar ends fold up), 88" overall length (including luggage rack).

Any personal experience with this? I'm trying to avoid the expense of a return.

Leaning toward the DOWCO Ultralite+

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Okay.... what size are you all using? Medium? Large? No windshield, but with Krausers; 30" overall width, (my bar ends fold up), 88" overall length (including luggage rack).

Any personal experience with this? I'm trying to avoid the expense of a return.

Leaning toward the DOWCO Ultralite+

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Please give make and model of bike.

Keep in mind the Ultralite series is primarily an indoor cover. You need a Weatherall Plus for parking outside.
 
Leaning toward the DOWCO Ultralite+

I have a DOWCO indoor cover that I bought back in 1993...I still have it and it is still like new. Good quality! Same goes for their helmet bags that I also bought from them.

You never mentioned indoor - outdoor - packability important?
 
My scooter lives in my business shop, but it occasionally winds up in the driveway overnight; we live less than a mile from the Pacific ocean and the salt comes in on the fog some nights and really takes it's toll. Also looking for over night protection on road trips; countable on one hand a year. Pack size... prolly not a big issue. Besides my Krausers I have a big tank bag and a pretty good size tail bag. And I ride solo.

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Cycle Gear:)

At 45$, a nice cover equals all the 100$ plus ones I've ever owned. I don't care where they are made! Even Germany shops China....My second bike KLR650 has WalMart cover for about 5 years now, not a wear mark on it. It was 19$, wow. Shop wise my friends, as you do NOT have to spend a lot of bucks for a cover!!! Silver is MUCH better too, as all my past black covers have been TOO HOT on a Summer day at any rally:(. Silver reflects SOOOOO much better, stays cooler:). Hard to find silver ones??? Randy
 
I got one from Advanced Auto Parts 5 years ago and it has been great value at less than $30. I give it a spray with reproofer every year and it does the job admirably. Even packs down to a reasonable size :)
Ian
 
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