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General Category => General Discussion => Topic started by: Spuddy on March 18, 2015, 04:39:44 PM

Title: I NEED A BIKE COVER
Post by: Spuddy on March 18, 2015, 04:39:44 PM

I don't know how long I'm going to keep my Stelvio NTX outside. But when I do, I'd like to give it a fighting chance against the elements.  One problem is figuring the size because of the 58 liter GIVI tail trunk.  (I think a Goldwing size may have to do.)  The other consideration is quality of materials and construction.  What do you recommend?

Title: Re: I NEED A BIKE COVER
Post by: Demar on March 18, 2015, 05:53:49 PM

I use a Nelson-Rigg Deluxe cover over the Stelvio. On top of that I also use a plastic tarp to keep the sun off the Nelson-Rigg cover. The sun will beat up the Nelson-Rigg cover in one summers use.

http://www.motorcycle-superstore.com/1425/i/nelson-rigg-deluxe-all-season-cover?WT.ac=SLIsearch

Title: Re: I NEED A BIKE COVER
Post by: father guzzi obrian on March 18, 2015, 05:59:06 PM

I use the giant cheapo ones from eBay and replace them every year, works for me very well

Title: Re: I NEED A BIKE COVER
Post by: Chet Rugg on March 18, 2015, 06:33:40 PM

I use a big Dowco. When I don't park Rusty in the tent with me!

Title: Re: I NEED A BIKE COVER
Post by: ChuckH on March 18, 2015, 06:36:29 PM

I've used an E-Z Touring Cover on my bikes (actually the same one) for about 15 years.  It has been modified by my wife as I changed bikes but it still does a good job.  They were in Bend, OR when I bought it but they may have moved since then.  Check out their website (www.EZTouring.com) and ask them what they recommend for your bike and needs.

Title: Re: I NEED A BIKE COVER
Post by: rodekyll on March 18, 2015, 06:50:20 PM

Quote from: Chet Rugg on March 18, 2015, 06:33:40 PM

I use a big Dowco. When I don't park Rusty in the tent with me!

 :+1 on dowco.  Good stuff.  Heavy enough to stay on the bike in the wind, light enough to throw over the bike.  The fit is good, it has a liner at the hard contact points (windshield, etc), and it keeps a bike dry.

I have a dowco for the home front and carry cheeep internet covers if I want one along for the ride.