bike covers? what r u guys using?
Cruiser
Joined: Oct 2009
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From: Middle Tennessee
Find an old one somewhere that just doesn't scream EXPENSIVE HARLEY!
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From: The Burgh
I have an Exigent but don't use it very often. Only when we travel and when I can't park the bike under cover.
It folds in a small pouch and I keep it in the saddlebag along with our rain gear.
http://www.exigentbikecovers.com/
It folds in a small pouch and I keep it in the saddlebag along with our rain gear.
http://www.exigentbikecovers.com/
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Joined: Jan 2009
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From: On a Lake, not far from the Gulf
I would second the use of something more permanent like a Cycle Shell, or Bike Barn. They are a bit more expensive 300-400 bucks, but easy in, easy out, can put over the bike hot, stands up to wind well, and won't rub against the bike. I also put a solar trickle charger on mine to maintain the battery.
Tourer
Joined: May 2010
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From: Lawrence, KS
I still use the one that I got free through the Vulcan Riders Owners Club (VROC). It is an XL and fit my Goldwing perfect. Also my Ultra. Plus it has a theft deterrent on it..... It says Kawasaki :-)
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From: Vegas baby!
to kind of piggy back on this post, it IS better to leave it out in the sun (VEGAS heat) and wind during the work day than to use a cover and get some scratches right? I've only had a flat black paint and now I'm getting the "brilliant Silver" finish on my new bike, don't want to F it up!
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From: Pittsburgh, PA
I am using the factory Harley cover on the Road Glide,
It was the only cover available on short notice for the trip I was taking.
It works great and has been through some very severe storms with no problems to the cover or bike,
It does take up about 2/3rds of the saddlebag, so I usually place it on the rack on the tourpack lid,
I use it at work and on trips.
No scratches anywhere, just protection from dust and rain and ******** who like to just go up to a bike and sit on it!!!!
Part number 98715-85VC
It was the only cover available on short notice for the trip I was taking.
It works great and has been through some very severe storms with no problems to the cover or bike,
It does take up about 2/3rds of the saddlebag, so I usually place it on the rack on the tourpack lid,
I use it at work and on trips.
No scratches anywhere, just protection from dust and rain and ******** who like to just go up to a bike and sit on it!!!!
Part number 98715-85VC
Last edited by ButtMan1000; Jun 8, 2010 at 12:07 PM.