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Old 11-21-2008, 09:26 PM
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Default Help from those forced to park bike outside

I just moved to a newer place near the Gulf, not by choice. I do not have any means to park in a garage, barn, ect. My question is, what do you use to cover your bike from the elements such as rain, salt air, dirt, ect.? Is the Harley cover good or is there another brand anyone could recommend to keep the bike somewhat out of the elements?
 
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Old 11-21-2008, 09:29 PM
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I'm in the same situation. Using the extra-large cycle cover from Pep Boys. It's not great but it's better than nothing.
 
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I got two at WalMart that work as good as any I've tried. I think they run about $29 or so. My wife and I use them for dust covers in the garage and always use them when traveling. They work great in all weather and wear like iron. Save the $$ on costly covers and try one of these first. I'm sure you'll be satisfies.
 
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I'm sorry for your parking in the elements situation, however if I were in the same boat as you, the sofa would be in the driveway with a walmart cover on it and MY bike would be in the livingroom with me.
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I'm sorry for your parking in the elements situation, however if I were in the same boat as you, the sofa would be in the driveway with a walmart cover on it and MY bike would be in the livingroom with me.
just my .02
hee hee. +10
 
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Originally Posted by DZLDR
I'm sorry for your parking in the elements situation, however if I were in the same boat as you, the sofa would be in the driveway with a walmart cover on it and MY bike would be in the livingroom with me.
just my .02
+ 1 on that!!!!!
 
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I have used my Harley cover when traveling but it does not eliminate condensation and the bike is still wet from dew. Perhaps I need to replace the cover with something else. You will need a cover that will not allow condensation under if you have to keep the bike outside continuously.

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Honda covers work well. I used to park right in the front door. My dad would hang his coat on the mirror...the jokester.
 
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If you live like sanford and son parking inside next to aunt ester might be an option. Otherwise get a good high quality cover or maybe a cargo trailer. A storage unit is a little pricy but works.
 
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