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BobZ · 06-26-2009, 12:22 PM

That's it, I am done buying $20 Wal-Mart motorcycle covers! They are somewhat worth it but don't last more than a couple seasons - they start to get thin, tear, etc.

So if someone has a good one they don't use anymore let me know...I want it to cover the whole bike - I use it daily in the parking lot at work.

Thanks...Bob Z.

HANKSXXX · 06-26-2009, 1:19 PM

New Enough had a pretty good closeout deal on some Nelson Rigg covers...Hank

BobZ · 06-26-2009, 1:28 PM

Thanks much! So, what size you think is best for the Bird, XL? I want it to go all the way to the ground.

Wockman · 06-26-2009, 2:23 PM

I have a nelson rigg cover, its waterproof and has lasted me three years and is still in good shape. I think it is a XL I paid about $70 for it, I'll double check the size and post back up...

BobZ · 06-26-2009, 2:26 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Wockman

I have a nelson rigg cover, its waterproof and has lasted me three years and is still in good shape. I think it is a XL I paid about $70 for it, I'll double check the size and post back up...

Thanks much - I was thinking size XL since again, I want it to go all the way to the ground...let me know when you find out.

swazijmw · 06-26-2009, 4:14 PM

www.dowco-inc.com
Theses are strong and durable. Mine has a whole on either side that I used to put a bicycle type lock through. The only problem with these tougher matrerial types, they rub against the tail piece when covering the bike causing the paint to wear off. Have a soft cloth to cover the tail piece before puting the cover over. Needless to say I have since replaced may tail piece, and no longer ride the bike to work.... for other reasons

Wockman · 06-26-2009, 7:43 PM

Yes, its a XL, it does go all the way to the ground. There is a grommet at the bottom center on each side and there is enough slack to pull it together and put a padlock on it...

BobZ · 06-26-2009, 7:58 PM

Thanks again - I am ordering one in a few minutes!

CanadianBird · 06-27-2009, 10:41 AM

I've had my Dowco for 8 years and it's perfect still. I carry it when I travel, out of sight, out of mind, so to speak. Well worth the investment.

jclaude · 06-27-2009, 10:52 AM

I have an RJay XL i paid 80 AUD for it it's not really expensive and real nice with an interior cotton

Grutok · 07-03-2009, 10:13 AM

I've an "Oxford Rainex" that came with the bike.

Covers it to the ground, heavyweight material outer skin with softer material liner, loops at both ends for the locks and a plastic clasp in the middle to stop the sides from flapping.

Best quality cover I've seen, when it wears out, it will be replaced "like for like"!!

06-26-2009, 1:19 PM	#2
HANKSXXX Join Date: Dec 10 2006 Location: Augusta NJ Posts: 525	Re: Wanted - Bird Cover New Enough had a pretty good closeout deal on some Nelson Rigg covers...Hank

06-26-2009, 1:28 PM	#3
BobZ Join Date: May 20 2008 Location: Palm Coast FL Posts: 504	Re: Wanted - Bird Cover Thanks much! So, what size you think is best for the Bird, XL? I want it to go all the way to the ground.

06-26-2009, 2:23 PM	#4
Wockman Join Date: Dec 05 2006 Location: Montgomery AL Age: 38 Posts: 171	Re: Wanted - Bird Cover I have a nelson rigg cover, its waterproof and has lasted me three years and is still in good shape. I think it is a XL I paid about $70 for it, I'll double check the size and post back up... __________________ '03 Honda CBR1100XX An intelligent man is sometimes forced to be drunk to spend time with his fools. - Ernest Hemingway

06-26-2009, 4:14 PM	#6
swazijmw Join Date: Jan 05 2007 Location: CT Posts: 186	Re: Wanted - Bird Cover www.dowco-inc.com Theses are strong and durable. Mine has a whole on either side that I used to put a bicycle type lock through. The only problem with these tougher matrerial types, they rub against the tail piece when covering the bike causing the paint to wear off. Have a soft cloth to cover the tail piece before puting the cover over. Needless to say I have since replaced may tail piece, and no longer ride the bike to work.... for other reasons __________________ http://www.dfrc.nasa.gov/Gallery/Pho...94-42883-4.jpg

06-26-2009, 7:43 PM	#7
Wockman Join Date: Dec 05 2006 Location: Montgomery AL Age: 38 Posts: 171	Re: Wanted - Bird Cover Yes, its a XL, it does go all the way to the ground. There is a grommet at the bottom center on each side and there is enough slack to pull it together and put a padlock on it... __________________ '03 Honda CBR1100XX An intelligent man is sometimes forced to be drunk to spend time with his fools. - Ernest Hemingway

06-26-2009, 7:58 PM	#8
BobZ Join Date: May 20 2008 Location: Palm Coast FL Posts: 504	Re: Wanted - Bird Cover Thanks again - I am ordering one in a few minutes!

06-27-2009, 10:41 AM	#9
CanadianBird Join Date: Nov 25 2006 Location: BC Canada Posts: 4,415	Re: Wanted - Bird Cover I've had my Dowco for 8 years and it's perfect still. I carry it when I travel, out of sight, out of mind, so to speak. Well worth the investment.

06-27-2009, 10:52 AM	#10
jclaude Rules are meant to be broken Join Date: Oct 27 2008 Location: Sydney, The land down under Age: 33 Posts: 2,756	Re: Wanted - Bird Cover I have an RJay XL i paid 80 AUD for it it's not really expensive and real nice with an interior cotton __________________ (\__/) (='.'=) (")_(") It takes more love to share the saddle that it takes to share the bed http://www.sydneyriders.com/forum/index.php

07-03-2009, 10:13 AM	#11
Grutok Join Date: Jun 24 2009 Location: Dublin, EIRE Age: 42 Posts: 393	Re: Wanted - Bird Cover I've an "Oxford Rainex" that came with the bike. Covers it to the ground, heavyweight material outer skin with softer material liner, loops at both ends for the locks and a plastic clasp in the middle to stop the sides from flapping. Best quality cover I've seen, when it wears out, it will be replaced "like for like"!!

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