Good travel cover?

[KrakHed]

Getting ready to move to another state and I'm going to pull the valk on a trailer behind me.  I can't find any company that makes a cover specific for this bike.  Anyone know of one that fits very well and won't whip around a lot?  It doesn't have to be waterproof, just add protection from things getting kicked up by the truck tires.

[Jess from VA]

It's my experience that no cover will reliably stay on a bike being towed at freeway speeds.... for long (or get shredded).

I could be wrong, and perhaps it could be tied on wrapping rope around and around, but then it may get shredded anyway.

If thrown rocks is the principle worry, you might be better served to tie a big piece of foam rubber (or something) over the front end.

[Earl43P]

They shrink wrap new boats for transport....

You could also get a 4' roll of that pallet wrap, it's clingy Saran-type wrap that you could probably do a good enough job with.


I've trailered two of mine through several states (400+ miles) completely uncovered. Neither the Valk nor the GL1100 suffered anything more than road spray, but my truck has a high-rise cap that shields the trailer somewhat.

[Bighead]

Or just ride it
If it must be towed it won't take any more shrapnel than if it were being ridden in traffic, just sayin

[KrakHed]

Thanks for the info everyone, I'm sure I'll end up trying one of those.  I'd like to ride it, but I have several vehicles to move at the same time.

[mikesgotmods]

Do a goggle search on a company called Geeza Gear. They make a cover that stretches to form fit whatever motorcycle you own.  They are sold in approximate size and shape, and various colors.  They advertise the fact that you can trailer your bike with it in place.  I owned two so far but never towed with them.  I got them because I wanted an extremely light weight and compact cover I could travel with in a back pack or saddlebag, and cover my bike overnight while on a road trip.  It seems to be made of  a lycra type material, and they treat it for sun fade and water repellency.  These things would pack down tight as a pair of jeans, or a couple tee shirts.  A little pricey, but very versitile.  Check them out!!

[mikesgotmods]

Sorry, the company is Geza Gear, correct spelling.

[maddoggie501]

I've been using a Geza cover for years.  I now cover the Valk with it.  Well worth the money.

[Jess from VA]

Never heard of them.  Look like nice covers, but spendy (best lightweight, xsmall packing for interstate is $300).

http://gezagear.com/

Tested on towed bikes from 55 to 110 mph.   

[R J]

The flapping of the cover will screw up the paint..............

I pulled a trailer w/my bike on it from California to Iowa when I retired.     The flapping canvas ruined my paint job.   I ended up repainting MGM the same exact colors.

If nothing else put mudflaps on the tow vehicle, or if it is a car, a piece of heavy canvas the full width of the car hanging off of the bumper.

You could also put a small piece of plywood across the front of the trailer to deflect all stones.

PS:     You could stop by a automotive paint store and buy some vinyl clear cover to apply to the fenders, front of gas tank, fairing and etc for protection.

I put that on the front of the rear fenders on the Trike Conversion kit I added to MGM.   I put it there to protect the front of the fender from rock chips.

Then removee it when you get back home or to where ever you tow the bike.