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Old Nov 23, 2006 | 05:49 PM
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anyone recommend a good BREATHABLE cover for inside a shed...its not exposed to rain only a little condensation and moisture build up in the shed....so i need a good breathable cover to let moisture out from under the cover....opr better off not using a cover??? maybe a 100 cotten light weight cover??
 
Old Nov 23, 2006 | 06:29 PM
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A while back someone mentioned a cotton fitted bed sheet as cheap breathable protection...................BG
 
Old Nov 23, 2006 | 09:22 PM
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Check out WalMart, they have a nice, cheap cover that should do the job for ya.
 
Old Nov 23, 2006 | 09:42 PM
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The best indoor cover is 100% cotton with a flannel nap on the inside. Harley sell 'em for $129, you can get the same thing from California Car Cover ( www.calcarcover.com ) for $99.
 
Old Nov 23, 2006 | 10:08 PM
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I use three #250 heat lamps to keep my 16x16 bike shed dry & above 50 no matter how cold it gets outside. I did a pretty good insulation job.
 
Old Nov 23, 2006 | 10:13 PM
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cant heat lamps get alittle dangeroud though??? do you have to check on them make sure they ain causin a fire or something
 
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I have my (heat lamp bulbs) screwed into a metal reflector & they hang from the ceiling. No more at risk then you would be with any light bulb provided you use common sense.
 
Old Nov 24, 2006 | 11:36 AM
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While we're on the subject of covers, here's one for you guys that use them. If you buy a good cover with the heat resistant bottom section, can it be put on the bike as soon as you get off of it? I've never used a cover before, but I may be in a position to have to ride mine and leave it outdoors in a parking lot. Do you have to wait for it to cool down?
 
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anyone recommend a good BREATHABLE cover for inside a shed...its not exposed to rain only a little condensation and moisture build up in the shed....so i need a good breathable cover to let moisture out from under the cover....opr better off not using a cover??? maybe a 100 cotten light weight cover??
I use the harley model in my garage. Its about 100 bucks at zanottis.
 
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I have 2 HD inside covers, and a cheapo for 2-wheel world. They all seem to work fine, so one from Walmart should be OK, unless you want the bar&shield or Eagle logo on it.
 
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