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Old 05-16-2008, 11:52 AM   #1
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Un fortunately without a garage I am left to store my bikes outside. I have been using a Nelson Rigg Defender 2000 cover, and after a few months, they fade really bad, eventually allow water to soak through and the plastic vents crack. Nelson Rigg has a great no questions asked warranty, but I have to pay to ship it back, and its getting annoying. I would rather just have a cover thats going to last.

I get about 2 years of use out of them before its time to replace them. I am hoping somebody here has been using a cover that lasts a bit longer.

Any suggestions?
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Old 05-16-2008, 01:13 PM   #2
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Hey jeff i used a cover for a while when i had my old f4i. The cover worked well and lasted a long time. I recently got the cover out of a friends storage. It just needs to be washed, but if you want it for free its all yours.

Let me know if you want to take it.
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Old 05-16-2008, 02:04 PM   #3
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Thanks for the offer Nick!

Just knowing what brand/model it is would be great. One day you WILL have a bike again Nick, and you are going to need that cover.
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Old 05-16-2008, 02:56 PM   #4
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Hey Jeff,

I went with Dowco Guardian Weatherall Cover. its easy on/off and really thick material. I store outdoors 6 months a year and I'm pleased thus far. I paid $85.00 but needed it that day...as the rain was coming.


http://www.motorcycle-superstore.com...all-Cover.aspx
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Old 05-16-2008, 06:33 PM   #5
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Hey Jeff,

I went with Dowco Guardian Weatherall Cover. its easy on/off and really thick material. I store outdoors 6 months a year and I'm pleased thus far. I paid $85.00 but needed it that day...as the rain was coming.


http://www.motorcycle-superstore.com...all-Cover.aspx
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Old 05-19-2008, 03:25 AM   #6
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for the Dowco as well. Before I bought my house I used the Dowco year round in Bayonne and never any problems.
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Old 05-22-2008, 09:47 PM   #7
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Thanks guys, the dowco is what I was expecting to hear, just wanted to hear it without suggesting it first. Ordered it a few days ago, should be here tomorrow!
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