Premium Member nhridah Posted June 3, 2015 Premium Member Share Posted June 3, 2015 I usually garage my bikes, but do take some trips that I will require having a motorcycle cover. Any suggestions, anyone have any luck finding a good full cover. I do not like the half cover offered by Yamaha. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
db5304 Posted June 3, 2015 Share Posted June 3, 2015 There was a previous post somewhere that might have had additional info, but I use the Nelson Riggs Extra large from amazon for like $40. It fits over the bike completely with room to spare. It can be put on hot as well. When wet water does seep through a little but usually only on the seats. My large was great that i used on my FZ6R (sold with the bike), but my extra large did get a slight tear, not sure how. There are a lot of pieces on the bike to get caught on a cover. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
snowflake Posted June 3, 2015 Share Posted June 3, 2015 I have a Nelson-Rigg S2000 (??) 1/2 cover that I've been using on my FJR for years. I'll probably pack that on any overnight FJ-09 trips too. Light weight, packs small and gives good protection. I think I paid $30 in 2009. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Premium Member nhridah Posted June 6, 2015 Author Premium Member Share Posted June 6, 2015 Thanks I will eventually get a cover when I do I will do a quick review. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
massiveuniball Posted June 6, 2015 Share Posted June 6, 2015 I bought this one from Amazon. http://www.amazon.ca/docooler-Motorcycle-Waterproof-Prevention-Dustproof/dp/B00HWPM2ZM/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1433615210&sr=8-1&keywords=motorcycle+cover I thought I measured correctly and according to their chart a large should've fit. Barely covers half the bike With a top case on. It is light and super easy to pack though. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
minsis Posted June 10, 2015 Share Posted June 10, 2015 I bought http://www.motorcycle-superstore.com/28886/i/motocentric-centrek-motorcycle-cover?Siteid=AvantLink_41227-55963-NA&WT.MC_ID=54020 in the large size. With a rack it fits a little too high on the rear tire so if it gets windy it'll slide up the back of the tire exposing the chain. The large size will not fit with saddle bags and/or rack case. So far the cover is holding up well, I will most likely get the xl or xxl when I get my saddle bags. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
g8r Posted June 25, 2015 Share Posted June 25, 2015 I have an extra-large full cover from Tourmaster. It fits with the OEM side cases and top case installed. It provides a perfect fit with enough tension to protect from rain. G8r Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
skid Posted July 4, 2015 Share Posted July 4, 2015 R&G adventure bike cover works well with the touring screen. Its a bit big, but space for Bags etc is great and it just about reaches the ground, which is perfect i think Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Premium Member wessie Posted July 4, 2015 Premium Member Share Posted July 4, 2015 I can understand using a bike cover if you park the bike outside in winter, but overnight on a trip? Sure boggles my mind. This signature is left blank as the poster writes enough pretentious bollocks as it is. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Premium Member johan Posted July 4, 2015 Premium Member Share Posted July 4, 2015 I can understand using a bike cover if you park the bike outside in winter, but overnight on a trip? Sure boggles my mind. you clearly work for the wrong government department in Cheltenham if you don't understand why some people need to go under cover... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thruster8999 Posted July 5, 2015 Share Posted July 5, 2015 I use the extra large cover from cycle gear and only use it when I am on a trip. Out of sight out of mind. Keeps those tempted to move on. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest lawrenceofsuburbia Posted July 5, 2015 Share Posted July 5, 2015 I can understand using a bike cover if you park the bike outside in winter, but overnight on a trip? Sure boggles my mind. you clearly work for the wrong government department in Cheltenham if you don't understand why some people need to go under cover...Well, FWIW, my mind boggles at wessie's need to carry 80L of luggage on his nine-days trip to France! What is he taking with him - the grand piano? I'd like to see a list of the stuff he carried - I'd bet it could be significantly whittled-away without any problems (unless, of course, he was taking spare capacity to return with bottles of cheap French [em]vins[/em])! On a 14,710km circumnavigation of Oz some time ago I managed quite adequately with a 40L case strapped onto the rear seat pan (two-piece seat on the GS). More recently, a three-week 5,700km interstate trip including eight days around Tasmania was more than comfortably dealt with by a 32L top-box. Often, less is more! But - clearly - YMMV! L of S Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
deersSlayer Posted July 5, 2015 Share Posted July 5, 2015 [span] On a 14,710km circumnavigation of Oz some time ago I managed quite adequately with a 40L case strapped onto the rear seat pan (two-piece seat on the GS). More recently, a three-week 5,700km interstate trip including eight days around Tasmania was more than comfortably dealt with by a 32L top-box.[/span] Often, less is more! But - clearly - YMMV! On my recent 5K km tour of the Canadian Maritimes I had 80 ltr of luggage capacity, but only about 80% full. Included camping gear (2 sleeping bags, 2 thermarests...) I carry 4 pairs of riding gloves: regular, hot weather, cold weather, rain. I'm looking forward to using my Mosko Moto ADV style Reckless 80 soft bags. They are 80 ltr bags, but can go up to 100 or down to 40. And they're 100 % waterproof. But I don't carry a motorcyle cover. A small cloth to wipe off overnight rain works fine for me. FJ-09, 690 Enduro R. Back Roads. Period. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Premium Member wessie Posted July 5, 2015 Premium Member Share Posted July 5, 2015 You got there in the end LoS This signature is left blank as the poster writes enough pretentious bollocks as it is. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Premium Member nhridah Posted August 19, 2015 Author Premium Member Share Posted August 19, 2015 I guess you don't have tree sap, pollen, ashes from fire pits, etc. where your ride, camp, adventure out etc. I like to protect my investment and find removing tree sap a real pain in the ass task. I rather it hit the cover rather than the bike, I do try to park away from trees when I can but living in New England you don't always have that pleasure. I summer up by a lake here in New Hampshire spend at least 4 days a week every week there and the only parking area is canopied by crappy pine trees. Hopefully this makes you understand the need for a bike cover. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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