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Old 12-04-2012, 09:16 PM
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I have been using the "old bed sheet" method for a while now, but today i took the bike out for a ride (71 in December, HAD to) and when i took the bed sheet off there was a ton of condensation on the chrome. This time of year its not unusual around here for there to be a 30 degree swing from morning to night, primetime for condensation.
I keep the bike in the garage so i don't need waterproof, but i guess i need something that will breathe and let the condensation out.
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I know they make them, When I bought my ultra, the previous owner gave me all his "stuff"' , including a waterproof Kury cover, which I use, and a soft fleecy microfiber type non waterproof indoor cover, which I don't. It is soft and breathable, and seems like a nice cover, but I have no idea who makes it. Seems it would be nice for colder climates. I will check it out and see if I can find a brand name on it once I dig it out of the closet
 
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This is what I use for my RK when kept in the garage:

http://roadgear.com/jumbo-hibernator-p-184.html



Hope this helps.
 
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Old 12-04-2012, 11:25 PM
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I really don't think you are going to find anything that breaths more than a sheet. The drastic swings in temp are going to be an issue no matter the cover. I picked up last years model at the dealer but it was still pricey as always.
 
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Old 12-05-2012, 12:05 AM
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Cotton bed sheet is probably the best... Might have to introduce a forced air heater in the garage, if feasible, to keep your precious garage items at a near constant temp during cooler months. I live in Minnesota and keep the garage at 50 degrees in the winter. Not only does the bike not have any condensation issues, the wife is happy when she leaves for work and her car is warm and starts on the first try when the temp is below zero outside!

Bed sheet is MUCH cheaper than a bike cover too....
 
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800 thread count Egyptian cotton sheet is the best.
 
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Old 12-05-2012, 12:47 AM
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Is your storage area that dusty ? Why cover it ? If I had to go to the garage and see my bike covered I would have to undress it anyway. I'm kinda kinky that way....
 
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I bought one of these awhile back. I have the GZ-P-S model, best cover I've ever had. It is waterproof but very breathable. You can park it, trailer it, whatever.

http://www.eglidegoodies.com/id101.html
 


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