Full Cover, No Windshield - Motorcycle-Journal Forums

Michigunman · 09-07-2008, 10:45 AM

The few threads I found on motorcycle covers mostly say get the cheapie from Walmart or Target in L or XL. Every cover I read about seems to be cut to fit bikes with windshields. How do these do on a bike without a windshield? I envision a nice big bowl over the bars and tank filling up with water because there is no shield to hold it up.

So are there any covers out there for bikes with no shields or how are these standard covers working for anyone else with no windshield? This would only be used occaisionally on a rainy day at work when I miss out on the fist come first serve spot under a vestibule.

Also, not opposed to spending more $'s to get a decent cover.

Thanks

JMD · 09-07-2008, 10:53 AM

I bought the cheapest I could find on Ebay. It's called cycle stylz or something like that. It seems like its cut for a windshield. I had 2.5" of rain last night; no problem, no bowl of water.

rogerl · 09-07-2008, 12:32 PM

I have the Walmart cover and it is a decent cover for the money. Without the windshield the Large should fit fine. My bike has a windshield and the Large would not fit. I returned it for the XLarge and it is a little big. I basically use the cover for a dust cover in the garage.

Just my 2 Cents

Roger L

ranger04 · 09-07-2008, 12:39 PM

IF you are looking for a cover for outside weather do yourself a favor, spend a couple dollars and buy a good cover from the dealer (unless for rare chance you can actually find a good one on ebay). Do not buy the cheap "Walmart brand" its only good for dust cover. I covered my bike with it once in the rain, may as well not even covered it because the bike got soaked.

Just buy a good one from the dealer. Basically all covers are gonna be for a bike with a windshield, wont hurt nothing, just leaves some of the cover hanging on the ground-no big deal. If I remeber correctly mine is XL

Michigunman · 09-07-2008, 01:04 PM

Thanks for the replies. Sounds like "no windshield" is a non issue for the cover. I had been considering buying the Boulevard cover from Oneida for $80 but didn't want to spend the money if I didn't think it would fit. I may go ahead and give it a try. Better yet if the dealer has one I'll just try it there and give them some business if it fits.

mbgraham2000 · 09-07-2008, 01:11 PM

I'm using a plastic drop cloth. I keep mine in the garage though.

ranger04 · 09-07-2008, 01:45 PM

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Originally Posted by Michigunman

Thanks for the replies. Sounds like "no windshield" is a non issue for the cover. I had been considering buying the Boulevard cover from Oneida for $80 but didn't want to spend the money if I didn't think it would fit. I may go ahead and give it a try. Better yet if the dealer has one I'll just try it there and give them some business if it fits.

Sounds like a plan

Paper Plane · 09-07-2008, 02:51 PM

someone's bike parked in the lot has the wallmart brand. i can practically see right thru it.

Alex022406 · 09-08-2008, 11:26 AM

I have the OEM cover by Suzuki and i have had zero problems with it. Very nice cover.

SteveL · 09-08-2008, 03:13 PM

I bought the Nelson-Rigg cover and am very satisfied with it. It is the Falcon Cruiser II model in X-Large. It's waterproof and a good value at $59.99.

09-07-2008, 10:45 AM	#1 (permalink)
Michigunman In Training Joined: Aug 2007 Bike: 2007 Suzuki Boulevard M50 Location: Walled Lake, MI Posts: 107	Full Cover, No Windshield The few threads I found on motorcycle covers mostly say get the cheapie from Walmart or Target in L or XL. Every cover I read about seems to be cut to fit bikes with windshields. How do these do on a bike without a windshield? I envision a nice big bowl over the bars and tank filling up with water because there is no shield to hold it up. So are there any covers out there for bikes with no shields or how are these standard covers working for anyone else with no windshield? This would only be used occaisionally on a rainy day at work when I miss out on the fist come first serve spot under a vestibule. Also, not opposed to spending more $'s to get a decent cover. Thanks __________________

09-07-2008, 12:39 PM	#4 (permalink)
ranger04 U.B's LoveChild Joined: Oct 2006 Bike: 2006 Suzuki Boulevard M50B Location: ohio Posts: 1,123	IF you are looking for a cover for outside weather do yourself a favor, spend a couple dollars and buy a good cover from the dealer (unless for rare chance you can actually find a good one on ebay). Do not buy the cheap "Walmart brand" its only good for dust cover. I covered my bike with it once in the rain, may as well not even covered it because the bike got soaked. Just buy a good one from the dealer. Basically all covers are gonna be for a bike with a windshield, wont hurt nothing, just leaves some of the cover hanging on the ground-no big deal. If I remeber correctly mine is XL __________________ Pics of Bike -MySpace-http://copronymous.com/images/M50-MANUAL.pdf

09-07-2008, 01:04 PM	#5 (permalink)
Michigunman In Training Joined: Aug 2007 Bike: 2007 Suzuki Boulevard M50 Location: Walled Lake, MI Posts: 107	Thanks for the replies. Sounds like "no windshield" is a non issue for the cover. I had been considering buying the Boulevard cover from Oneida for $80 but didn't want to spend the money if I didn't think it would fit. I may go ahead and give it a try. Better yet if the dealer has one I'll just try it there and give them some business if it fits. __________________

09-07-2008, 01:11 PM	#6 (permalink)
mbgraham2000 Kickstand Operator Joined: Jul 2006 Bike: 2005 Custom M50 Location: Redondo Beach Ca. Posts: 252	I'm using a plastic drop cloth. I keep mine in the garage though. __________________ Call me Marc

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09-07-2008, 10:53 AM	#2 (permalink)
JMD Newbie Joined: Jul 2008 Bike: 2005 Suzuki Boulevard M50 Posts: 18	I bought the cheapest I could find on Ebay. It's called cycle stylz or something like that. It seems like its cut for a windshield. I had 2.5" of rain last night; no problem, no bowl of water.

09-07-2008, 12:32 PM	#3 (permalink)
rogerl Ditch Magnet Joined: Oct 2007 Bike: 2006 Silver M50 Location: Northfield, Ohio Posts: 155	I have the Walmart cover and it is a decent cover for the money. Without the windshield the Large should fit fine. My bike has a windshield and the Large would not fit. I returned it for the XLarge and it is a little big. I basically use the cover for a dust cover in the garage. Just my 2 Cents Roger L

09-07-2008, 02:51 PM	#8 (permalink)
Paper Plane In Training Joined: Aug 2008 Bike: Suzuki M50 Location: Del Rio TX Posts: 134	someone's bike parked in the lot has the wallmart brand. i can practically see right thru it.

09-08-2008, 11:26 AM	#9 (permalink)
Alex022406 Seat Tester Joined: Jul 2008 Bike: Suzuki Boulevard M50 Location: Toledo, OH Posts: 51	I have the OEM cover by Suzuki and i have had zero problems with it. Very nice cover.

09-08-2008, 03:13 PM	#10 (permalink)
SteveL Newbie Joined: Aug 2008 Bike: M50 Black Location: San Diego CA Posts: 16	I bought the Nelson-Rigg cover and am very satisfied with it. It is the Falcon Cruiser II model in X-Large. It's waterproof and a good value at $59.99.

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