What do you do when you reach your destination? - Motorcycle-Journal Forums

SeanGS500F · 03-23-2007, 08:26 PM

Since I just got my new water proof pants I plan on riding to work and anywhere else I can from now until the end of the season. Since I just started riding last September I was wondering if anyone covers their bike when they get to work or any where else

If I am not riding my bike I have it under a cover at home but I was not sure if I should cover it when I am out, say at a movie and it is raining, or when I am at work regardless if it is rain or shine.

Thanks!

DrBob · 03-23-2007, 08:36 PM

I never cover mine- you need to wait a good long time for the pipes to cool down anyways, and you should take it off as soon as the rain stops so the bike dries instead of rusting, so I never bother.

Besides, any biker will tell you there IS no destination- just temporary stops during the journey.

SeanGS500F · 03-23-2007, 08:44 PM

Ok, that was fast. As I was walking down to the kitchen talking to my wife i realized what DrBob just pointed out...have to wait to let it cool down. Yea, i am dumb.

My wife bought me a guardian cover that has the vent on it let breath and dry if it got wet to prevent rusting...at least that is what they said!

**Clint** · 03-23-2007, 08:52 PM

I only cover mine if I'm parking somewhere sketchy or I expect bad weather.

The_Rocketeer · 03-23-2007, 09:13 PM

Good thing I covered mine, as it's raining pretty hard right now

But that means my MSF class might be rained out tomorrow morning. Cross your fingers for dry roads!

**Clint** · 03-23-2007, 09:38 PM

My last track day was rained out, but the BRC was in full swing next door! Get out there!

raycogxxx · 03-23-2007, 09:44 PM

Around here they have the class reguardless of the weater rain, snow, high heat, etc. It was 110 deg when I took mine and I'e seen the pics from when they had it in the snow.

WARainMan · 03-23-2007, 09:45 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by The_Rocketeer

Good thing I covered mine, as it's raining pretty hard right now

But that means my MSF class might be rained out tomorrow morning. Cross your fingers for dry roads!

My whole MSF class was done in the rain. Unless your instructors are whimps, they'll not cancel. Have fun.

S83 · 03-23-2007, 10:17 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by DrBob

...Besides, any biker will tell you there IS no destination- just temporary stops during the journey.

Rickster · 03-23-2007, 11:41 PM

I didn't buy all that chrome just to polish,

I want people to see my baby.

reddeth · 03-24-2007, 12:04 AM

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Originally Posted by WARainMan

My whole MSF class was done in the rain. Unless your instructors are whimps, they'll not cancel. Have fun.

Yeah, same with me. It was weird to, cause mine was over 3 weeks (sat and sun the first week, two sat's the next two weeks), perfectly sunny days all week EXCEPT the days when we actually rode.

At least it made the Florida summer a little more bearable.

GSF650S · 03-24-2007, 11:24 AM

The only time my bike is covered is during its winter hibernation. Otherwise it is ALWAYS ready for the next ride.

Sandman · 03-24-2007, 04:22 PM

I plan on buying a lightweight cover and using it daily just to keep the bird#@$% off the bike.

Birds around here have good aim, either right on the hand grips or dead center on the seat.

omegajim · 03-24-2007, 06:03 PM

Somewhere around, they have "half covers" enough to cover the handlebars and the seat. As a matter of fact, here it is.

POLYESTER MOTORCYCLE HALF-COVER FOR GOLD WING : JC Whitney: Motorcycle Parts & Accessories

SeanGS500F · 03-25-2007, 12:46 AM

Same with my MSF class, we did it rain or shine. Now that I think of it we actually did a part of it in the fog since we started at 6:30 in the freakin morning.

Rockhead · 03-25-2007, 01:35 AM

Unless it's winter I have no reason to cover the bike..........

Stupid question guys, I think I know the answer but we’ve all see it in ads "Never has ridden in the rain" What the heck is that?

SeanGS500F · 03-26-2007, 06:34 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Rockhead

Unless it's winter I have no reason to cover the bike..........

Stupid question guys, I think I know the answer but we’ve all see it in ads "Never has ridden in the rain" What the heck is that?

Maybe they owned the bike when there was a drought??? I have riden less than 600 miles and have at least been cought in the rain twice...Then again I do live in ohio.

Robley · 03-26-2007, 09:38 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Rockhead

Unless it's winter I have no reason to cover the bike..........

Stupid question guys, I think I know the answer but we’ve all see it in ads "Never has ridden in the rain" What the heck is that?

Sunday riders

omegajim · 03-26-2007, 09:44 PM

got that right.

919Hooligan · 03-26-2007, 09:51 PM

If my bike sat outside or in a leaky shed I would cover it, but being stored in the garage I don't bother. When I go out, if it gets wet then so be it. I don't think I would ever bother bringing a cover with me to use while going somewhere.

03-23-2007, 08:26 PM	#1 (permalink)
SeanGS500F Newbie Joined: Oct 2006 Bike: Suzuki GS500F Posts: 20	What do you do when you reach your destination? Since I just got my new water proof pants I plan on riding to work and anywhere else I can from now until the end of the season. Since I just started riding last September I was wondering if anyone covers their bike when they get to work or any where else If I am not riding my bike I have it under a cover at home but I was not sure if I should cover it when I am out, say at a movie and it is raining, or when I am at work regardless if it is rain or shine. Thanks! Last edited by SeanGS500F; 03-23-2007 at 08:28 PM. Reason: Spell checking since I suck at spelling.

03-23-2007, 08:36 PM	#2 (permalink)
DrBob In The Zone Joined: May 2004 Bike: several Location: Decatur, GA Posts: 2,765	I never cover mine- you need to wait a good long time for the pipes to cool down anyways, and you should take it off as soon as the rain stops so the bike dries instead of rusting, so I never bother. Besides, any biker will tell you there IS no destination- just temporary stops during the journey. __________________ Dream like you'll live forever, live like you'll die tomorrow. You MUST obey the pug dog!

03-23-2007, 09:13 PM	#5 (permalink)
The_Rocketeer Seat Tester Joined: Mar 2007 Bike: 2005 Suzuki GS500 Location: Fort Collins, CO Posts: 92	Good thing I covered mine, as it's raining pretty hard right now But that means my MSF class might be rained out tomorrow morning. Cross your fingers for dry roads! __________________ Black may be fastest, but blue is still invisible

03-23-2007, 09:44 PM	#7 (permalink)
raycogxxx Sprocket Pilot Joined: Feb 2007 Bike: 2006 M50-Blue Location: Ft Worth, Texas Posts: 852	Around here they have the class reguardless of the weater rain, snow, high heat, etc. It was 110 deg when I took mine and I'e seen the pics from when they had it in the snow. __________________ "So long as they don't get violent, I want to let everyone say what they wish, for I myself have always said exactly what pleased me." -- Albert Einstein 2006 M50 Blue, Jardine Slash Cuts w/custom baffles (courtesy of BlueM50Chick), Saddleman Profiler Seat, Memphis Shades Poptop shield, Tour Master saddle and fork bags, Küryakyn Dually ISO-Pegs, Stebel Airhorn.

03-24-2007, 04:22 PM	#13 (permalink)
Sandman Kickstand Operator Joined: Feb 2006 Bike: 06' C50 (Blue/Gray) Location: Richmond, Va Posts: 297	I plan on buying a lightweight cover and using it daily just to keep the bird#@$% off the bike. Birds around here have good aim, either right on the hand grips or dead center on the seat. __________________ -Sandman

03-23-2007, 08:44 PM	#3 (permalink)
SeanGS500F Newbie Joined: Oct 2006 Bike: Suzuki GS500F Posts: 20	Ok, that was fast. As I was walking down to the kitchen talking to my wife i realized what DrBob just pointed out...have to wait to let it cool down. Yea, i am dumb. My wife bought me a guardian cover that has the vent on it let breath and dry if it got wet to prevent rusting...at least that is what they said!

03-24-2007, 11:24 AM	#12 (permalink)
GSF650S Seat Tester Joined: Dec 2006 Bike: 2005 Suzuki Bandit 650S Location: Toronto, On. Canada Posts: 58	The only time my bike is covered is during its winter hibernation. Otherwise it is ALWAYS ready for the next ride.

03-24-2007, 06:03 PM	#14 (permalink)
omegajim M-J.Com Lifetime Achievement Award Joined: Jan 2007 Bike: 1980 Yamaha XS850 Location: Washington County, WI Posts: 6,544	Somewhere around, they have "half covers" enough to cover the handlebars and the seat. As a matter of fact, here it is. POLYESTER MOTORCYCLE HALF-COVER FOR GOLD WING : JC Whitney: Motorcycle Parts & Accessories

03-25-2007, 12:46 AM	#15 (permalink)
SeanGS500F Newbie Joined: Oct 2006 Bike: Suzuki GS500F Posts: 20	Same with my MSF class, we did it rain or shine. Now that I think of it we actually did a part of it in the fog since we started at 6:30 in the freakin morning.

03-25-2007, 01:35 AM	#16 (permalink)
Rockhead M-J.Com Master Poster Joined: Jan 2006 Bike: M50 Location: 1060 West Addison, Chicago Posts: 3,767	Unless it's winter I have no reason to cover the bike.......... Stupid question guys, I think I know the answer but we’ve all see it in ads "Never has ridden in the rain" What the heck is that?

03-26-2007, 09:44 PM	#19 (permalink)
omegajim M-J.Com Lifetime Achievement Award Joined: Jan 2007 Bike: 1980 Yamaha XS850 Location: Washington County, WI Posts: 6,544	got that right.

03-26-2007, 09:51 PM	#20 (permalink)
919Hooligan TurtleWax Taster Joined: Sep 2005 Bike: 2002 Honda 919 Location: St. Louis Posts: 592	If my bike sat outside or in a leaky shed I would cover it, but being stored in the garage I don't bother. When I go out, if it gets wet then so be it. I don't think I would ever bother bringing a cover with me to use while going somewhere. __________________ Life's short and hard, like a body building elf.

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