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Clutch · 10-14-2007, 04:44 PM

I'm in the market for a cycle cover and want to know if the cheapies($25-$35) range are worth the money as compared to the higher dollar covers. It will be used to keep dust off my bike in the garage. What say you?

Rockhead · 10-14-2007, 04:58 PM

I say Walmart will have what you need.

Clutch · 10-14-2007, 05:08 PM

Thanks Rockhead,
I'll see what they have in stock.

Easy Rider · 10-14-2007, 06:22 PM

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Originally Posted by Clutch

It will be used to keep dust off my bike in the garage. What say you?

If that's all you need, I got an old king-size bed sheet from the wife and put it on with a couple of alligator clips. Mine sits out in a shed so I don't really care what the cover looks like. Nobody sees it but me.

**Clint** · 10-14-2007, 08:08 PM

Yup. I've used fitted sheets for years. They're nice because they breathe and the elastic keeps them in place.

baltimorebayside · 10-15-2007, 09:38 AM

I keep my bike in the garage and cover it with an old padded moving blanket....

dan

Clutch · 10-15-2007, 02:13 PM

Yup,those methods are all fine,but my original question is about the quality between cheap and expensive. Does anybody know and purchased either cheap or high dollar covers? Thanks.

Ext1jdh · 10-15-2007, 02:29 PM

Wish i could help, but I've been happy with my WalMart cover

themeatmanlandry · 10-15-2007, 02:52 PM

I don't have a cover, but I offer this:

1) The most important function of a cover (as I see it) is covering (duh). I would look at the binders (elastic, d-ring, whatever) and decide whether or not it looked like it would stay in place.

2) Obviously a cover made for your particular bike would cost more, but it should fit better, which would mean it should stay on better than generic covers.

3) The second most important function (as I see it) is covering without scratching the bike. By "without scratching the bike" I mean without leaving any scratches . . . not even minor ones. That said, I would think a person would prefer a cover with some sort of a soft lining.

Like I said, I don't own a cover, so I have no real experience, but those are the things that jump right out at me WRT covers and such.

Good luck.

Let us know what you come up with.

Dave Nadeau · 10-15-2007, 03:06 PM

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Originally Posted by Clutch

Yup,those methods are all fine,but my original question is about the quality between cheap and expensive. Does anybody know and purchased either cheap or high dollar covers? Thanks.

Well I have used this one for about 1.5 years ans it works as advertized. Oh and it is for sale as it won't fit my new bike thats coming next month.

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rathr-b-cruisin · 10-15-2007, 04:35 PM

I bought one from walmart and it's quality is pretty good. It'll keep the dust off, but it's not rain proof. I had it outside with the cover on and it rained and the bike still got pretty wet.

robertc729 · 10-15-2007, 05:13 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Rockhead

I say Walmart will have what you need.

Clutch · 10-16-2007, 04:33 PM

Thanks Meatman, Dave and others,I'll check the info everyone provided and decide from there. Thanks again

ranger04 · 10-16-2007, 05:28 PM

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Originally Posted by rathr-b-cruisin

I bought one from walmart and it's quality is pretty good. It'll keep the dust off, but it's not rain proof. I had it outside with the cover on and it rained and the bike still got pretty wet.

ill second this, i have a walmart cover for my bike, mainly for dust in the barn, but it was left out one day in the rain, the cover may of well not been on it, rained right through
i am not going to look into getting a good quality cover from the dealer
if all you need is dust cover the $20 is worth it, but it only stops dust

Clutch · 10-17-2007, 04:38 PM

I called Wal Mart and they have a cover for $20,so I'll try one and let all know how it holds up. Thanks a bunch to all who responded.

Clutch · 10-19-2007, 05:38 PM

Just purchased the walmart cycle cover for $20.00 today. Ex-large size and The size covers the bike perfectly,looks to be made of polyester-nylon? dunno,but it does what it supposed to and looks good. Thanks to all for your help,I'm a happy camper now

10-14-2007, 04:44 PM	#1 (permalink)
Clutch Where Am I ? Joined: Jul 2006 Bike: Black Suzuki Blvd S50 '06 Location: SE Oklahoma Posts: 39	Motorcycle Covers I'm in the market for a cycle cover and want to know if the cheapies($25-$35) range are worth the money as compared to the higher dollar covers. It will be used to keep dust off my bike in the garage. What say you?

10-14-2007, 04:58 PM	#2 (permalink)
Rockhead M-J.Com Master Poster Joined: Jan 2006 Bike: M50 Location: 1060 West Addison, Chicago Posts: 3,759	I say Walmart will have what you need. __________________ Greg Biffle #16

10-15-2007, 02:29 PM	#8 (permalink)
Ext1jdh Top Gear ! Full Throttle! Joined: Apr 2005 Bike: Sold Location: Elgin, IL, US Posts: 5,252	Wish i could help, but I've been happy with my WalMart cover __________________ I am lurking. I am likely to be eaten by a grue.

10-15-2007, 04:35 PM	#11 (permalink)
rathr-b-cruisin Found second gear by accident Joined: Mar 2006 Bike: Suzuki Boulevard C50 Location: Michigan Posts: 322	I bought one from walmart and it's quality is pretty good. It'll keep the dust off, but it's not rain proof. I had it outside with the cover on and it rained and the bike still got pretty wet. __________________ Ride Hard, Pray Harder.

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10-14-2007, 05:08 PM	#3 (permalink)
Clutch Where Am I ? Joined: Jul 2006 Bike: Black Suzuki Blvd S50 '06 Location: SE Oklahoma Posts: 39	Thanks Rockhead, I'll see what they have in stock.

10-15-2007, 09:38 AM	#6 (permalink)
baltimorebayside Found second gear by accident Joined: Jun 2007 Bike: New owner of a 2008 C50T Location: Maryland Eastern Shore Posts: 325	I keep my bike in the garage and cover it with an old padded moving blanket.... dan

10-15-2007, 02:13 PM	#7 (permalink)
Clutch Where Am I ? Joined: Jul 2006 Bike: Black Suzuki Blvd S50 '06 Location: SE Oklahoma Posts: 39	Yup,those methods are all fine,but my original question is about the quality between cheap and expensive. Does anybody know and purchased either cheap or high dollar covers? Thanks.

10-15-2007, 02:52 PM	#9 (permalink)
themeatmanlandry Happy-ass Lunatic Joined: Dec 2003 Bike: 2002 Bandit 600S (Black); 2006 GSXR750 (Black) Location: Memphis Posts: 11,423	I don't have a cover, but I offer this: 1) The most important function of a cover (as I see it) is covering (duh). I would look at the binders (elastic, d-ring, whatever) and decide whether or not it looked like it would stay in place. 2) Obviously a cover made for your particular bike would cost more, but it should fit better, which would mean it should stay on better than generic covers. 3) The second most important function (as I see it) is covering without scratching the bike. By "without scratching the bike" I mean without leaving any scratches . . . not even minor ones. That said, I would think a person would prefer a cover with some sort of a soft lining. Like I said, I don't own a cover, so I have no real experience, but those are the things that jump right out at me WRT covers and such. Good luck. Let us know what you come up with.

10-16-2007, 04:33 PM	#13 (permalink)
Clutch Where Am I ? Joined: Jul 2006 Bike: Black Suzuki Blvd S50 '06 Location: SE Oklahoma Posts: 39	Thanks Meatman, Dave and others,I'll check the info everyone provided and decide from there. Thanks again

10-17-2007, 04:38 PM	#15 (permalink)
Clutch Where Am I ? Joined: Jul 2006 Bike: Black Suzuki Blvd S50 '06 Location: SE Oklahoma Posts: 39	I called Wal Mart and they have a cover for $20,so I'll try one and let all know how it holds up. Thanks a bunch to all who responded.

10-19-2007, 05:38 PM	#16 (permalink)
Clutch Where Am I ? Joined: Jul 2006 Bike: Black Suzuki Blvd S50 '06 Location: SE Oklahoma Posts: 39	Just purchased the walmart cycle cover for $20.00 today. Ex-large size and The size covers the bike perfectly,looks to be made of polyester-nylon? dunno,but it does what it supposed to and looks good. Thanks to all for your help,I'm a happy camper now

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