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So, I have just moved to my cabin in the mountains of North Carolina after more than three years working on it. I do not have a garage and my outbuilding will not be finished for at least 6 months.
I am selling my other house where I have my bike stored, so will need a good cover. Any suggestions. Thanks!
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I don't use covers but I know it will have to be very soft on the inside to prevent scratches/etc. Good luck.
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I use Exigent covers. If you call, they will suggest the size to fit your ride and answer any of your questions. I have two on very different shaped motorcycles and both fit very well and go almost to the ground.
Their website specifically says not intended for extended use as a sun cover. If you have shade - mine are under a porch roof - they are excellent.
http://exigentbikecovers.com/shop
717-486-3238
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If you have a top case, make sure it will fit over it. I've run into this problem.
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I have had very good luck with Dowco covers.
https://dowcopowersports.com/
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I've long gone with Tour King. I can buy several of them for the cost of 1 of most others. It packs into a size of a soda can so is great when on trips, and lasts years.
http://www.tourking.us/store/index.php/
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Another vote for Dowco.
Excellent covers!
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UltraGuard.
But for parking outside if you have to:
http://www.thebikeshield.com/
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I had a high-end Nelson-Rigg cover with the air vents by the mirrors and used that for a winter or two. It was great. It had bungee cords to hold it together underneath against the wind and metal grommets, so that it could in theory be locked with a small cable.
The vents kept moisture build-up from happening and kept it from getting too hot in the summertime. (I covered it every night)
It had heat-resistant panels on the lower rear part to keep hot mufflers from burning it. I waited for it to mostly cool down, as the chances of rubbing the NON-heat-resistant parts on and melting it were there.
I prepped by bike for winter by removing the battery, adding Sta-bil to the fuel system and plugging the exhaust pipes with oil rags. It started on the first crank after a 6 month winter.
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