where to get a good bike cover?

[Matt Defore]

i have a 2001 ZX9r, and i need to get a cover. i store my bike outdoors, and out in a parking lot, no shed or roof over it.

so i need something that is 100% water proof and wont let the morning dew seep threw it.

anyone know where i should look?

[Ericthejet]

denniskirk.com, and about 1,987,987 other places online.

Price is relevant to quality. High end camping store might have some cast offs that are weatherproof.

[JasonFMHS]

I agree with the price is relative to quality... that it one of those things that you can't get a good one cheap.. If you think you found a deal, you probably didn't!

[headbanger783]

check your local auto parts store...they will be cheaper than a dealer but still good quality

[Alizard]

Originally Posted by Matt Defore

i have a 2001 ZX9r, and i need to get a cover. i store my bike outdoors, and out in a parking lot, no shed or roof over it.

so i need something that is 100% water proof and wont let the morning dew seep threw it.

anyone know where i should look?

Covers are fine, but storing a bike outside in inclement weather is a good way to ruin it. Ask me how I know...

The water from dew still gets under the cover and then forms water vapor. I would always have to wipe the seat down in the morning after taking the cover off. You're going to find rust in places you didn't know existed.

[fitbmxseries1]

buy a cover then also use a tarp, most covers are used to breath so when water sits on them they tend to soak water in and get stuff wet. I used to often just use a cover when my garage was full and i was going to use the bike the next day, but any sort of rain always found a way to get my covered bike wet.

[CTRider]

Originally Posted by bountyhunter

Covers are fine, but storing a bike outside in inclement weather is a good way to ruin it. Ask me how I know...

The water from dew still gets under the cover and then forms water vapor. I would always have to wipe the seat down in the morning after taking the cover off. You're going to find rust in places you didn't know existed.

You didn't get the right kind of cover for outdoor use, then. Some covers are merely dust covers that repel a bit of rain. They don't actually protect from the weather. You have to get one that specfically protects from the elements.

A good, modern cover will protect a bike fine. I've never had dew on my bike unless I actually forgot to cover it. No rust or oxidation of any sort. The only issue I have is the wind can blow crud onto the brake disc and it squeaks for the first few stops.

[Alizard]

Originally Posted by CTRider

You didn't get the right kind of cover for outdoor use, then. Some covers are merely dust covers that repel a bit of rain. They don't actually protect from the weather. You have to get one that specfically protects from the elements.

A good, modern cover will protect a bike fine.

I got the most expensive "breathable canvas" cover on the market at the time.

Like I said: leaving a bike out in inclement weather is cruel and unusual punishment.