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Old Mar 14, 2006 | 07:26 AM
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I'll be bringing my bike home soon from winter storage at the dealers,I'm one of those unlucky guys with no shed or garage.
I park my bike next to the house in the driveway on a sheet of 3/4" ply (dirt driveway,helps with splash up when it rains)and currently use the HD touring cover #98722-90B in the HD catalog ,I've notice HD also has a touring storm shield cover #98742-96 (more expensive) does anyone know the differences between these two covers,which one might be better protection?

My plans are to either build a shed(once i jump through the hoops of the building inspector and get a permit) or try to buy a enclosed trailer to put the bike in when not riding to get it out of the weather.

EG police with a king tour pak

all and any idea's are welcome

thanks
 
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Old Mar 14, 2006 | 11:05 AM
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Yea get a shed asap. I would hate for my bikes to sit outside plus the thought of theft.[:@]
 
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Old Mar 14, 2006 | 11:34 AM
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or get one of those car port things with rolldown sides
 
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Old Mar 14, 2006 | 11:36 AM
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http://www.coverquest.com/covers/carports/index.php

that is the website, and pretty inexpensive
 
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Old Mar 14, 2006 | 12:12 PM
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I use the one from Kragen Auto store $20 and have 4 tie straps at the bottom. It keeps my bike pretty clean but I do have a garage.
 
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Old Mar 14, 2006 | 08:08 PM
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How about one of those put-it-together-yourself little sheds from Home Depot or Lowes?
 
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Old Mar 15, 2006 | 01:13 AM
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Just my Opinion, but I wouldn't buy a H.D. cover. It just advertises that there is a H.D. under the cover, if you buy one without a logo on it, everyone will think its just a Metric and Move on. Best option, get a lockable shed.
 
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