Motorcycle Cover

[zippooriginal_imp]

I need to buy a new cover for my CB. I cheaped out and got one from Walmart. In recent high winds (40mph) I had the cover more than tied down sufficiently. It didn't go anywhere but was ripped to shreds.
This time around I'd like to get a quality cover that will stand up to the elements.
Any advice on covers would be much appreciated. Thanks.

 

[Guth_imp]

I believe that the Nelson Rigg motorcycle covers are generally well regarded.

 

[CA200_imp]

When we had our store we sold COVERMAX covers. It was a Dist. house brand .
Made well but a little less money then some of the name brands.
We made good profit from them also.

 

[4 Paws_imp]

Have tried many brands over the years, now use Formosa brand, available at Amazon. High quality and durable.

 

[Ulvetanna_imp]

I've found some pretty good covers at Cycle Gear over the years. The Wal-Mart covers are not very good, as you've learned.

 

[mattmcuomo@yahoo.com]

I got this on eBay.
Oxford Umbratex.


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[clearviewx]

I got this on eBay.
Oxford Umbratex.


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Is that more of a sun cover?

 

[mattmcuomo@yahoo.com]

I got this on eBay.
Oxford Umbratex.


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Is that more of a sun cover?

Is that more of a sun cover?

I guess so. They call it a half cover. It helps keep it clean too.


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[TINK_imp]

One word; Covercraft.
I've used Covercraft covers for decades (yes, I'm a really old fart)
Before I retired, back in the day when I rode to "work" daily, a Covercraft cover was always on my bike during the day.
People are always commenting on how "clean" my bikes look... that's in part thanks to Covercraft.

DISCLAIMER: No, I do not work for Covercraft, I just really like their products.

 

[CA200_imp]

When we had our store we also sold Covercraft, very good cover.

 

[Wisedrum]

A few weeks ago I bought this one for outdoor use in the xl version.

https://m.louis.de/artikel/louis-abdeckhaube-flex/10008985?list=061135c4e21ad49c29f19caf29c3f523

It fit's to the size of the CB with saddlebags and a windscreen, is waterproofed and breathable, not so expensive and has a belt underneath for tightening.

It should last the next years.

Wisedrum

 

[Retsel_imp]

I live on the California coast and have had California Car Covers on my Valkyrie and my Porsche. They have protected both from the salt air. I highly recommend them.

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[zippooriginal_imp]

I have to pass on info on something I found.
I was looking for a cycle cover for my CB that was going to have to be left outside. I have no covered shelter. After looking into covers, I found something that more than fits the bill. It's called "Shelter in a box" Doesn't sound very glamorous, however it fits the bill better than any cover. It is a completely enclosed shelter which is waterproof, and treated to resist UV. Made of a few layers of ??
It also hides my CB from prying eyes who don't know what is inside, unlike a cycle cover. Also it's a hell of a lot more convenient. I can ride into and roll out of it in a few seconds using the zippered door, instead of covering and uncovering it every time. It also keeps the dust out. I love this thing.
Cost was $175. Also because I live in a high wind area, cost me another $50 to add weighted filled concrete buckets to insure the empty enclosure would not be swept away in the wind if my CB wasn't in it. Man this has been such a good deal.

 

[jodytek_imp]

What about the gloves?


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[zippooriginal_imp]

About the gloves, the best pair of gloves I ever owned were summer
unlined heavy duty horse lined gloves. I would LOVE to get another pair.

 

[Guth_imp]

It seems like there was a thread that talked about a system similar to Shelter in a Box early on (maybe the first year of this forum?) I thought it was someone who was located near the ocean and was using it to try and help prevent corrosion. Does that ring a bell with any of you other old-timers here on the forum?

FYI zippooriginal, I tried to fix your last post by removing the repeated content from your original post, leaving just the glove stuff. I also merged your two related threads into one

 

[Cormanus]

Guth, there certainly are other posts about a similar system where you rode the bike into a kind of tent. I can’t do it now, but I’ll have a look when I can.

 

[Mscb1100_imp]

About the gloves, the best pair of gloves I ever owned were summer
unlined heavy duty horse lined gloves. I would LOVE to get another pair.

What constitutes a horse lined glove?

 

[Guth_imp]

Horsehide gloves?

 

[Lord Popgun]

I’ve posted about those tent like covers. A couple of them sometimes advertise in the backs of the motorcycle mags. Here is one Portable Motorcycle Storage Garage: Protect Your Ride From the Elements