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« on: December 10, 2015, 04:57:24 AM » |
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When I'm on the boat the phat gurl sits in the company parking lot for at least 3 weeks. Invariably, the cover I have gets blown off during that time. Was wondering if any of you good folks could recommend a good cover that will resist being blown off the bike.
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« Reply #1 on: December 10, 2015, 05:15:00 AM » |
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I've seen the wind blow over a Valkyrie with well-attached covers... a blue-stripe one at Cheaha...
it was like a sail...
Sorry you don't have a better place to leave it...
-Mike
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« Reply #2 on: December 10, 2015, 05:24:21 AM » |
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I will have to check the brand but they make one that you can fasten under the bike with bungee cords. That shouldn't come off. I have one at my house up north that I use and it never comes off. Problem is that cover is 130 miles north of my regular home. When its windy and with the cover moving it can dull or chafe the paint if it rubs long enough in one spot. Specially if sand gets under the cover.
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Xtracho
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« Reply #3 on: December 10, 2015, 05:30:55 AM » |
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I will have to check the brand but they make one that you can fasten under the bike with bungee cords. That shouldn't come off. I have one at my house up north that I use and it never comes off. Problem is that cover is 130 miles north of my regular home. When its windy and with the cover moving it can dull or chafe the paint if it rubs long enough in one spot. Specially if sand gets under the cover.
That's another consideration as well. With the cover flapping in the breeze against the paint on the bike it could scratch or chafe the paint. |
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« Reply #4 on: December 10, 2015, 05:41:08 AM » |
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Cover not good on a bike for that long, outside. If it happens to stay on during s rain, it could very well trap moisture. Blowing in the wind, which is usually present around water is not good either, as you indicated.....it does blow off, and most likely does pick up dust and dirt on the fabric and gets blown back on the bike. For an inside dust cover....maybe, otherwise I'd loose it.
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« Reply #5 on: December 10, 2015, 06:09:09 AM » |
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A while back someone posted about a stretchy half cover. That might do the job you are looking for. It was kind of expensive but the good stuff usually is. It might have been Jess from VA that posted about it.
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« Reply #6 on: December 10, 2015, 06:14:07 AM » |
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My personal "gut" feeling is that covers are meant for dust and short duration storage if outside. Wind damage can easily occur to painted surfaces and the wind screens and as mentioned previously can and does capture moisture that may not evaporate in humid conditions.
I've seen vehicles that were tarped/covered for transport where the paint was worn off to the metal due to the wind passing over/under the tarped vehicle. Not sure what other options you have but, this is not the path I'd take.
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« Reply #7 on: December 10, 2015, 06:20:19 AM » |
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I Use a Cycle shell year round... if you can leave it at the company... it might work.
Not a "cover per-se but really a mini garage.
it has worked year ,a after year, snow, rain, hail... works well.
I would get the biggest one I could find If I did it again... It was a remnant from an older bike. It is the medium one... I'd get the full gold wind sized one if I did it again...
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« Reply #8 on: December 10, 2015, 07:02:29 AM » |
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Motorcycle condoms (you want the no-lube type  ) (size guide says Large, or XL for IS) http://www.gezagear.com/Cycle shell (I think there are 3-4 different brands of these) http://www.cycleshell.com/Doesn't the company lot you park at have some sort of maintenance-storage-utility buildings you could make a deal with them to stick it in a corner, when you're gone? And lots of parking garages have spots where even a big bike could be stuffed into a corner somewhere (vandals suck). I suppose you need to leave your cages at home for the girls (I'd park a cage rather than my bike that long). |
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« Reply #9 on: December 10, 2015, 07:23:35 AM » |
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Dowco Weatherall is the best I've used. It is very heavy duty, and has an elastic shock cord all around and a belly strap in the middle to keep it secured in high winds. It has held up to 60 mph winds for me. https://dowcopowersports.com/guardian-weatherall-plus-motorcycle-cover/ |
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« Reply #10 on: December 10, 2015, 08:52:37 AM » |
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Mine is made I think by classic accessories 'motogear' all black with windshield and hot pipe protector inside with a strap underneath so it will not blow off, fits well. Got it at farm and fleet on sale for like 50 bucks I think?
Agree with what others have said, in the high winds exposed to the elements, ANY cover will chaf the paint and trap moisture somewhat, but am sure mine will not blow off for sure with the strap attached.
In the elements outside for past 7 years, I use ATV covers on both my ATV's and only 1 in that time has blown off but ALL NO MATTER WHAT you get will fade in 2-4 years and have to replace more than likely in 3-4 years tops fabric gets thin and can rip as well. The sun and cold and rain/snow deteriote any fabric if left outside after a few years tops. I finally bought a 7x23' enclosed trailer saving my pennies up and no longer have to use ATV covers thankfully.
I'd suggest if you don't want to spend a ton of money like I did on an enclosed trailer, buy an 8x10 storage shed for like 800 bucks or at the very least a portable/take down shelter with pole beams/fabric so the bike is enclosed and then go buy a cover for the bike inside shed/portable shelter. My huge 7x23' enclosed trailer alongside my house 4 feet over into my grass surely sticks out like a sore thumb, but it is barely in my own lot by 1-2 feet to spare, so the neighbors can't complain too much. I told them upfront I am getting this bigger trailer alongside house and they said as long as on my own property, can do what I want. At least I don't have to mow the grass over there much longer going to be dirt in a matter of a few years for sure. He did ask me if I was going to concrete or use patio bricks digging it out to look nice, but won't be doing that for a few more years until the grass goes away, if ever.
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« Reply #11 on: December 10, 2015, 10:57:08 AM » |
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i would buy an enclosed trailer and keep it on the lot where you park your MC now. I travel for my job use an enclosed trailer from job to job at least ten months out of the year. It is worth it.
Greg
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« Reply #12 on: December 10, 2015, 11:10:22 AM » |
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You could also have Trump renegotiate your contract. An enclosed MC parking garage along with an armed security guard would be appropriate .  (sorry, just being a smartass)  |
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« Reply #13 on: December 10, 2015, 12:04:52 PM » |
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You could also have Trump renegotiate your contract. An enclosed MC parking garage along with an armed security guard would be appropriate . (sorry, just being a smartass) And you do it so well!  |
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Mark
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« Reply #14 on: December 10, 2015, 01:24:37 PM » |
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I've had trouble with my bike cover getting fully of partially blown off if I
only use the underneath strap.
I now resort to using a very long bungy cord, attached at each foot rest.
Having it bound at the middle, the wind cannot get under it.
I stretch the cover as tight around the front wheel as well, so that
the wind cannot get in there either.
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