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Posted by CDNRatMan
- September 03, 2014, 08:35:04 AMWell send here and I can test it in the rain, 11 days of all rain or part days of rain will see how good it really is......oh and pictures?
Posted by gdrudd13
- September 03, 2014, 08:20:04 AMSo I got the cover in and got to try it a few times. For the sun it works well, no chance to see about rain, but it is supposed to be waterproof. Might be able to comment on that tonight as there is a chance of rain today according to one weather report, and of course no chance if you look at another place. Back to the cover... The XL size fits well. It'll cover the top of the saddlebags, completely cover the seat, rear trunk, tank, windshield, handlebars. I just tuck it under the headlights and spotlights up front and the cover stays in place really well. Plus it's fairly inexpensive. I don't know if it comes in other colors, but I got it in silver so it should also keep the seat from getting hot.
Posted by gdrudd13
- August 20, 2014, 21:27:19 PMWell unfortunately not all of us have living rooms that could double as a garage or fast food drive through. I'm not sure the wife would appreciate tire tracks on the carpet either. Although had I not gotten married I'm sure the house I bought would have been a large shop/warehouse with part of it sectioned off as living quarters instead of a normal house like I have now. Then it probably would be riding videos and making engine noises...
Posted by CDNRatMan
- August 20, 2014, 16:03:44 PMDUST cover, you let the bike get dusty...........wow.......I just got FiberOP tv installed in the house and going to get a TV for the living room, and so Trolls vids will be really clear and be more fun to ride to over the long winter days.......
Posted by gdrudd13
- August 20, 2014, 13:06:11 PMWell, I ended up ordering a Nelson Rigg UV-2000 half cover in silver, size XL. I had to order brake pads anyways so I combined the two and got free shipping. It's made for full dress/touring bikes, so it should work with my windshield and rear trunk bag. That should keep stuff out of the elements and also hopefully keep the seat a little bit cooler. Should also double as a dust cover in the winter. I'll share how it is once I have it and can try it out.
Posted by gdrudd13
- August 20, 2014, 08:16:54 AMWell, my Ebay skills were unable to find them, so they might not be around. Don't you still have to wait for the bike to cool before you put the cover on even with the heat shields? Or am I completely wrong in that regard?
Posted by 49Reo
- August 19, 2014, 10:45:59 AMCover Central on Ebay sells covers that have heat shield areas sewn in to protect them from hot exhausts. I have one for my Drifter, and have ordered several over the years for friends (none in the last 4 years so don't know if they are still around) and everybody has been happy with them. They also store in a small Ditty bag so travel well; don't take up a lot of room. Just a thought....
Posted by gdrudd13
- August 19, 2014, 09:20:55 AMSo I have a quick question about covers. I'm looking to get a half cover for my 800. I have a tall windshield, and also a trunk of sorts with the 2 up seat. It's roughly the same size as the stock 2 up with a luggage rack and bag on the luggage rack. Anyone have any suggestions? I'm not opposed to a full cover, but a half cover would seem to make more sense since it will avoid the hot exhaust. I'm wanting something for when it's parked outside at work to keep the seat cool, and because it's nice to keep everything out of the sun.
Thanks