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« on: June 04, 2012, 07:40:52 PM » |
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Greetings, all. I'm nearly 11 months into my Valkyrie and loving every minute of it. Only problem - Now I want a Rune.  No... seriously... I have a question - Can you good folks recommend a cover for my bike? Even in the garage it gets more dust than I'd like, so I want something to put over it for added protection. Thanks! |
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OverdueBill
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« Reply #1 on: June 04, 2012, 08:05:41 PM » |
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Low tech is use an old bed sheet. Keeps off dust and doesn't hold in moisture. Someone will chime in and say ride the dust off.
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mrprez
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« Reply #2 on: June 04, 2012, 08:10:50 PM » |
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Ride the dust off!  Seriously though, I use the cheapy WallyWorld cover and it does just fine. I don't put it on if the pipes are hot, I don't want to test the melting point of the silver fabric. |
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Valkahuna
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« Reply #3 on: June 04, 2012, 08:12:24 PM » |
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I use a vented Dowco cover. Available in a lot of places. I got the last one on sale at JC Whitney for less than $20. Works great indoors, or even on a trip. If it rains, the water goes through to the bike, but it still keeps the dirt, and prying eyes off. Packs into an included pouch about 6 x 9 x 3.
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BF
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« Reply #4 on: June 04, 2012, 09:40:46 PM » |
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I highly recommend one of the Wanderer series full covers from E-Z Touring. They have several different sizes of the Wanderer that'll fit your bike. I have the Wanderer X for my bike that has a full fairing, saddlebags and trunk. It's a great cover, light weight and packs small for travel too. http://eztouring.com/wanderer.htmThey have half covers too as well as several other styles for all kinds of bikes too. |
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Jess from VA
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« Reply #5 on: June 05, 2012, 05:59:04 AM » |
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My dust covers are old King waterbed sheets (bottom and top sewed together). I miss that old bed.... once you got going doin the deed, it was like power-assisted wave action.  |
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« Reply #6 on: June 05, 2012, 06:08:46 AM » |
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I've got a Dowco, but it very seldom ever gets used.
A quick wipe with my chamois towel and away we go.
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« Reply #7 on: June 05, 2012, 07:44:17 AM » |
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Ya let your Valk sit long enough for dust to settle?  Somebody get this guy a map, let's ride. |
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« Reply #8 on: June 05, 2012, 07:25:40 PM » |
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I got one off Ebay for a little over $5 with shipping. It's not a hundred dollar cover, but I just wanted something I could use at work to keep the bike dry if it rained while I'm at work. I just roll it up and stick it on the shelf. It's there is I need it. I got the XX large yet it is a tight fit. (The old girl is big , and a little wider then most). It still keeps the important stuff dry, so I don't have a wet seat on the way home.
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