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INEXPENSIVE COVERS AT SIERRA TRADING POST
« on: March 29, 2015, 01:57:39 PM »
Just A thought.

http://www.sierratradingpost.com/raider

(I already got my DOWCO...)

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Re: INEXPENSIVE COVERS AT SIERRA TRADING POST
« Reply #1 on: March 29, 2015, 02:53:19 PM »
Wow, I guess so!!  Paid $45 for the cheapest Bilt cover.

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Re: INEXPENSIVE COVERS AT SIERRA TRADING POST
« Reply #2 on: March 29, 2015, 05:45:15 PM »
I have a dowco cover for whichever bike is not being actively ridden, and a cheeep cover for the one that's getting uncovered more regularly.  The dowco breathes better and doesn't trap moisture.  But it's also bulky and so doesn't ride well -- likes to stay home.  The bulk helps keep it in place in the wind, and the beefy elastic around the edge means you probably don't need tie-downs.  I've had my Dowco since about 2004 and aside from a little mildew stain on the inside lining and a couple of roach burns from parking too close to the campfire it's still in perfect order.  My kid has had his Jackal under a dowco year-round in Anchorage.  Last time I visited, it was also in very good condition.

The cheeep one (looks identical to the pics at Sierra) rolls up tiny and can be stuffed in a side bag (if you don't have anything better to put in your side bag on account of it takes the whole thing).  It's water resistant, but can make it rain on the bike from condensing moisture.  It doesn't stand up well to hot pipes, so unlike the dowco you need to wait for the bike to cool down before covering it.  It also has no elastic to help hold it on the bike, and cheezy tie straps that rot off in a year.  I'm into about year five on the cheeep one.  My kid and I bought them in bulk when the mass of bikes exceeded their covered storage volume.

I threw the size large cheeep one on my trike the other day.  It's roomy enough to get over the handlebar (no windscreen installed) and over the rear wheels.  It should be plenty big enough for a 1400 in full touring gear.

Another thing that catches my eye on the Sierra website is the Chinese made (I think all there stuff is china) ATV luggage kit.  The quality of the zippers is appalling, but some wax helps them last.  The faux hippo hands are what caught my eye though.  Even the cheapies like these are typically ~$30.  For someone who needs casual luggage, this package might be a good deal.

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Re: INEXPENSIVE COVERS AT SIERRA TRADING POST
« Reply #3 on: March 29, 2015, 07:10:35 PM »
About 5 years ago I got some covers at Sierra. Don't remember the provider but they have held up well, so much so that I had one cut down to cover the Ural while the larger covers the Quota with it's HB bags. Some NikWax and they could be good for another 5.  Just for kicks, I'm going to look for some tags to ID the mfgr.
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Re: INEXPENSIVE COVERS AT SIERRA TRADING POST
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Re: INEXPENSIVE COVERS AT SIERRA TRADING POST
« Reply #4 on: March 29, 2015, 09:39:32 PM »

  Appears to be identical to Wally World sells for $19.99.  They are not waterproof, but do keep crud off.


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Re: INEXPENSIVE COVERS AT SIERRA TRADING POST
« Reply #5 on: March 30, 2015, 12:28:11 PM »

Thanks for the post.

I've been thinking of a cheap/thin/packable cover to keep the night dew off my Griso on tours. 

Coast overnights close to the ocean also deposit salt along with the dew.

At these prices I can buy one and try it out.

I have an expensive Dowco for my office commute cover.
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Re: INEXPENSIVE COVERS AT SIERRA TRADING POST
« Reply #6 on: March 30, 2015, 06:01:26 PM »
What about an old bedsheet?
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Re: INEXPENSIVE COVERS AT SIERRA TRADING POST
« Reply #7 on: March 30, 2015, 06:25:18 PM »
Thanks for the post.

I've been thinking of a cheap/thin/packable cover to keep the night dew off my Griso on tours. 

Coast overnights close to the ocean also deposit salt along with the dew.

At these prices I can buy one and try it out.

I have an expensive Dowco for my office commute cover.

The cheap ones are ok for that, but I packed one on one trip and decided it took too much room.  I'd rather carry camera gear and have a salty wet bike.

 

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