Motorcycle Cover recommendation? - Page 2

Jatan · April 15th, 2010, 07:09 AM

Friend of mine picked one up from Menards back in Feb for his CBR -- it was on sale for $20 so retail is probably $25-$30

KTRacing38 · April 16th, 2010, 05:12 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by BlueRaven

Joyce i bought mine at Princess Auto for around $30-40. I got the medium deluxe model +1. They go on sale every once in awhile. I really like mine.

I bought the ATV cover at Princess Auto for $15 (6 of them actually!) They fit all different types of bikes. They are a little "short" for my hubby's dirty bike, but it covers the important stuff!

aholeinthewor1d · April 21st, 2010, 02:13 PM

im sure there are alot of people like me debating which cover to get for the 2008-2010 ninja..with pictures we can see how the different covers fit and cover the bike...so if you have a new gen. ninja with a cover on it... take a picture and post and let us know what cover it is and especially what size it is...hope to get a lot of posts...thankss

CZroe · April 22nd, 2010, 12:00 AM

The $20 one at Wal-mart is just a dust cover. The $35 one is the real cover with hooks that go under the bike and padding for exhaust heat and such. I have the $35 one. It has had very limited use and is fading fast. The dust cover one is only meant to be used indoors and after the bike has cooled. I imagine that the $6 Big Lots one is probably the same. Confirmation?

CZroe · April 22nd, 2010, 01:49 AM

I'll return with pics of mine.

aholeinthewor1d · April 23rd, 2010, 07:38 AM

i thought this thread would have gotten lots of replys...im sure most of the peope with the new gen ninja have a cover on it so if you do just snap a picture really quick and put it up and let us know what kind it is and what size..thanks

ScraitT · April 23rd, 2010, 09:17 AM

Nope, no cover for mine, all I do is hose it off every day or two while I'm cleaning my back porch and it stays pretty clean. I used to cover it when I first got it, and it was just too much of a pain to cover and uncover every time I wanted to ride, so I said forget it. Hasn't had a cover on it in over 18 months.

chrisenglandus · April 23rd, 2010, 10:58 AM

No cover here, it looks pretty in Green/black/White

Alex · April 23rd, 2010, 11:16 AM

There have been a few threads on this, here's one of 'em with some pics and links:

http://www.ninjette.org/forums/showthread.php?t=21024

aholeinthewor1d · April 23rd, 2010, 04:06 PM

yea ive seen the threads..just though this could be a all picture thread with the type and size so everyone can see all the options in one place and be able to see how they fit on the new gen.

Reswob · April 23rd, 2010, 07:14 PM

I call my cover the garage. Works pretty well.

HKr1 · April 23rd, 2010, 07:22 PM

Sheet

Mo1981 · April 23rd, 2010, 08:06 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Reswob

I call my cover the garage. Works pretty well.

Beat me to it... I was going to say the same thing.

mr.niftie · April 26th, 2010, 11:47 AM

I use the old Honda cover from my ex-CBR-125.

aholeinthewor1d · April 27th, 2010, 07:17 AM

come on im sure some people have an actual cover on it..if you do please post a pic and tell us all what kind and size

bdavison · April 27th, 2010, 07:43 AM

no cover here....it sleeps in the living room.

cwb48 · April 29th, 2010, 09:55 AM

Oh, alright...
Cover.jpg
Cover2.jpg

BlueRaven · May 9th, 2010, 10:27 AM

Joyce if you haven't bought your cover yet they are on sale at princess auto for only $16.99 for a medium. Sale starts on May 11. I have the deluxe model in medium.

joyinc · May 9th, 2010, 10:47 AM

awesome! i havent bought it yet, but it's been raining the last few days so i really need to get out and do that!

thanks for letting me know

jwharwell · June 15th, 2010, 02:07 PM

Do not have a picture on MY bike, but the cover that I have is the Deluxe Protective Cover from this website: Motorcycle Covers

I will try to get a picture of my own cover and get it posted.

cuong-nutz · June 7th, 2011, 09:09 AM

My girl and I bought these Bilt motorcycle covers for our 250s. She has a Pre-Gen and I have the New Gen. They were on sale for $29.99. These are size mediums and fit the bikes rather well with just a little bit of the rear tire showing. Her 250 is lowered so it covers the rear more. Where the mirror are located, there are little velco vents.

So far it seems waterproof and now I'm just testing how long they last in Houston's heat and humidity.

DaBlue1 · June 7th, 2011, 09:28 AM

I've had this cover for a while now. Not completely water proof. It needs to be treated. It's more of a sun/dust cover. Lightweight and packable. It's a size Med.

cuong-nutz · June 7th, 2011, 04:56 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by DaBlue1

I've had this cover for a while now. Not completely water proof. It needs to be treated. It's more of a sun/dust cover. Lightweight and packable. It's a size Med.

The Bilt ones I have looks like they're made by the same company as yours. The box doesn't mention them being waterproof but they seem like it.

whiteboy · June 7th, 2011, 05:18 PM

Myn is garage kept but I use a cheap 20 buck cover size large from walmart. It kinda big but it keeps the dust off he wax

but not sure how it would hold up to rain or high wind

Boom King · June 7th, 2011, 08:28 PM

If you live in a humid climate, just make sure you get a vented cover. Otherwise, condensation will build up underneath and it will promote rust if your bike sits for a bit. Also make sure the bike is fully cooled down before putting the cover on it.

DaBlue1 · June 8th, 2011, 08:12 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by cuong-nutz

The Bilt ones I have looks like they're made by the same company as yours. The box doesn't mention them being waterproof but they seem like it.

I think Cycle Gear had exclusive rights to Trackside Products. Same product, they just changed names. It's not waterproof, but will repel some moisture. If treated with a tent water proofer or scotch guard it'll work great.

2fiddy · June 8th, 2011, 08:52 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by cuong-nutz

My girl and I bought these Bilt motorcycle covers for our 250s. She has a Pre-Gen and I have the New Gen. They were on sale for $29.99. These are size mediums and fit the bikes rather well with just a little bit of the rear tire showing. Her 250 is lowered so it covers the rear more. Where the mirror are located, there are little velco vents.

So far it seems waterproof and now I'm just testing how long they last in Houston's heat and humidity.

These look really nice. Where did you get them?

Also, I currently have a CoverAce cover and I don't mind it. Easy to take onff and put on.

Lou · June 27th, 2011, 12:42 PM

Anyone have any covers that have Kawaski or Ninja on them??? I know Kawaski.com has 2 of them but theyre super expensive.

p4174w · June 27th, 2011, 12:46 PM

I'm just going to get a cheapo one from Wal-Mart when winter comes. There will be a good 3-4 months when I may not ride at all. For now, my garage works

alex.s · June 27th, 2011, 01:05 PM

i think Ken's got the best kawi-branded cover i've seen to date.

cuong-nutz · June 27th, 2011, 11:47 PM

I bought my cover from Cycle Gear if anyone hasn't figured that out by now.

Fly'in Ninja · June 28th, 2011, 12:24 PM

in the garage with a power rangers bed sheet over it...

gfloyd2002 · June 28th, 2011, 01:50 PM

n4mwd · June 30th, 2011, 07:00 AM

Just curious, but is there an issue with these covers melting when they touch hot exhaust parts? I want something small and lightweight so I can cover the bike when I'm not at home.

Jerkson · June 30th, 2011, 07:17 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by n4mwd

Just curious, but is there an issue with these covers melting when they touch hot exhaust parts? I want something small and lightweight so I can cover the bike when I'm not at home.

This is why you make sure the bike is cool before you cover it.

n4mwd · June 30th, 2011, 07:21 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Jerkson

This is why you make sure the bike is cool before you cover it.

But that isn't really feasible when you take it to work or a store or a restaurant. I want something I can take with me and quickly throw on it to protect it from the sun. And not have to worry about it melting or catching fire.

clintalmighty · June 30th, 2011, 07:31 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by n4mwd

But that isn't really feasible when you take it to work or a store or a restaurant. I want something I can take with me and quickly throw on it to protect it from the sun. And not have to worry about it melting or catching fire.

this is true. I never actually thought about putting the cover on the bike right after you get done riding when it is still hot. It would suck to walk into a restaurant for dinner, and poof your bike catches on fire

onetruevibe · June 30th, 2011, 07:49 AM

I bought the cheapest one I could find at Walmart. Come to think of it...I'm not sure I even know where it is, now.

Any benefit I imagined to gain in buying a cover was quickly outweighed by the frustration I experienced every time I tried to remove it. Seems ridiculous and neurotic to admit to this, but there was something overwhelmingly irritating about having the cover snag over and over again on every little protrusion.

I need medication just thinking about it.

CZroe · July 2nd, 2011, 09:57 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by onetruevibe

I bought the cheapest one I could find at Walmart. Come to think of it...I'm not sure I even know where it is, now.

Any benefit I imagined to gain in buying a cover was quickly outweighed by the frustration I experienced every time I tried to remove it. Seems ridiculous and neurotic to admit to this, but there was something overwhelmingly irritating about having the cover snag over and over again on every little protrusion.

I need medication just thinking about it.

This! I bought the deluxe cover from Wal-Mart so that I wouldn't have to wait for it to cool down (dust cover can't touch the exhaust) but it was such a pain to walk to and from the parking lot multiple times before leaving and after returning that I would not feel like doing it and the bike would get so dirty that it wasn't worth doing any other time (if anything, it would pick up the dirt and scratch).

n4mwd · July 3rd, 2011, 06:57 AM

I was thinking something like this:

See how its designed not to cover the entire animal but just the important stuff.

Something like that would be good for bikes if it was lightweight and possibly made of insulating reflective mylar so that its simple and quick to throw it on and off the bike. It wouldn't have to cover the entire bike (as most motorcycle covers do) but just the important stuff like the seat and the tank. It also needs to be short enough that it doesn't hit the hot parts.

I'm surprised that I haven't seen anything like that for bikes. Full covers are a pain to get on and off.

April 15th, 2010, 07:09 AM	#41
Jatan ... Name: Jatan Location: Chicago, IL Join Date: Apr 2010 Motorcycle(s): Ninja 250/300 (some day) Posts: 40	Friend of mine picked one up from Menards back in Feb for his CBR -- it was on sale for $20 so retail is probably $25-$30 __________________________________________________ MSF Range Aide Ninja 250/300 (some day)

April 21st, 2010, 02:13 PM	#43
aholeinthewor1d ninjette.org member Name: jon Location: pa Join Date: Mar 2010 Motorcycle(s): 2009 ninja 250r (black) Posts: 20	Which motorcycle cover do you have for your ninja? (Picture Thread) im sure there are alot of people like me debating which cover to get for the 2008-2010 ninja..with pictures we can see how the different covers fit and cover the bike...so if you have a new gen. ninja with a cover on it... take a picture and post and let us know what cover it is and especially what size it is...hope to get a lot of posts...thankss

April 23rd, 2010, 09:17 AM	#47
ScraitT Green! Name: Tyler Location: S. Florida Join Date: Nov 2008 Motorcycle(s): 08 Ninja 250R, 04 Honda CRF230F, 94 Honda XR80R Posts: 505	Nope, no cover for mine, all I do is hose it off every day or two while I'm cleaning my back porch and it stays pretty clean. I used to cover it when I first got it, and it was just too much of a pain to cover and uncover every time I wanted to ride, so I said forget it. Hasn't had a cover on it in over 18 months. __________________________________________________ 2008 Green 250R

April 23rd, 2010, 11:16 AM	#49
Alex ninjette.org dude Name: 1 guess :-) Location: SF Bay Area Join Date: Jun 2008 Motorcycle(s): '13 Ninja 300 (white, the fastest color!), '13 R1200RT, '14 CRF250L, '12 TT-R125LE Posts: Too much. Blog Entries: 7	There have been a few threads on this, here's one of 'em with some pics and links: http://www.ninjette.org/forums/showthread.php?t=21024 __________________________________________________ Montgomery Street Motorcycle Club / cal24.com / crf250l.org / ninjette.org ninjette.org Terms of Service Shopping for motorcycle parts or equipment? Come here first. The friendliest Ninja 250R/300/400 forum on the internet! (especially Unregistered)

April 23rd, 2010, 07:14 PM	#51
Reswob ninjette.org sage Name: Josh Location: Richmond VA Join Date: Oct 2009 Motorcycle(s): 2008 Triumph Bonneville Black Posts: 627	I call my cover the garage. Works pretty well. __________________________________________________ '08 Bonneville Black sold->'08 Ninja 250R \| OES Swingarm Spools \| EBC HH brake pads \| reflector delete \| no-cut brake light modulator \| DIY fender eliminator

April 22nd, 2010, 12:00 AM	#44
CZroe CPT Falcon Name: J.Emmett Turner Location: Newnan, GA Join Date: Apr 2009 Motorcycle(s): '08 CP Blue EX250J, '97 unpainted EX250F, 2nd '97 unpainted EX250F (no engine), '07 black EX250F Posts: A lot.	The $20 one at Wal-mart is just a dust cover. The $35 one is the real cover with hooks that go under the bike and padding for exhaust heat and such. I have the $35 one. It has had very limited use and is fading fast. The dust cover one is only meant to be used indoors and after the bike has cooled. I imagine that the $6 Big Lots one is probably the same. Confirmation?

April 22nd, 2010, 01:49 AM	#45
CZroe CPT Falcon Name: J.Emmett Turner Location: Newnan, GA Join Date: Apr 2009 Motorcycle(s): '08 CP Blue EX250J, '97 unpainted EX250F, 2nd '97 unpainted EX250F (no engine), '07 black EX250F Posts: A lot.	I'll return with pics of mine.

April 23rd, 2010, 07:38 AM	#46
aholeinthewor1d ninjette.org member Name: jon Location: pa Join Date: Mar 2010 Motorcycle(s): 2009 ninja 250r (black) Posts: 20	i thought this thread would have gotten lots of replys...im sure most of the peope with the new gen ninja have a cover on it so if you do just snap a picture really quick and put it up and let us know what kind it is and what size..thanks

April 23rd, 2010, 10:58 AM	#48
chrisenglandus ninjette.org member Name: Christine Location: Atlanta Join Date: Apr 2010 Motorcycle(s): Ninja 250R 2009, Honda Silverwing scooter ABS 2008 Posts: 23	No cover here, it looks pretty in Green/black/White

April 23rd, 2010, 04:06 PM	#50
aholeinthewor1d ninjette.org member Name: jon Location: pa Join Date: Mar 2010 Motorcycle(s): 2009 ninja 250r (black) Posts: 20	yea ive seen the threads..just though this could be a all picture thread with the type and size so everyone can see all the options in one place and be able to see how they fit on the new gen.

April 23rd, 2010, 07:22 PM	#52
HKr1 IC2(SW) Name: Kerry Location: Pensacola Join Date: Nov 2008 Motorcycle(s): . Posts: A lot.	Sheet

April 26th, 2010, 11:47 AM	#54
mr.niftie 4 Season Need 4 Speed Name: Mike Location: Oakville, ON, CAN Join Date: Jun 2009 Motorcycle(s): Ninja 250, 2009 (GONE) Honda CBR250RA, 2011 Posts: 64	I use the old Honda cover from my ex-CBR-125. __________________________________________________ http://www.fuelly.com/sig-metric/21416.png

April 27th, 2010, 07:17 AM	#55
aholeinthewor1d ninjette.org member Name: jon Location: pa Join Date: Mar 2010 Motorcycle(s): 2009 ninja 250r (black) Posts: 20	come on im sure some people have an actual cover on it..if you do please post a pic and tell us all what kind and size

April 27th, 2010, 07:43 AM	#56
bdavison Wartown, USA Name: Bryan Location: Warner Robins, GA Join Date: Nov 2009 Motorcycle(s): 2009 Ninja 250R SE, 2007 Ninja 650R, and assorted other bikes Posts: A lot.	no cover here....it sleeps in the living room.

April 29th, 2010, 09:55 AM	#57
cwb48 Mature motorcyclist Name: Chris Location: Sykesville, MD Join Date: Jan 2009 Motorcycle(s): 2008 Ninja 250R, blue Posts: 126	Oh, alright... Cover.jpg Cover2.jpg

May 9th, 2010, 10:27 AM	#58
BlueRaven ninjette.org certified postwhore Name: Lil One Location: NB Canada Join Date: Mar 2009 Motorcycle(s): '09 Ninja 250 Black Posts: A lot.	Joyce if you haven't bought your cover yet they are on sale at princess auto for only $16.99 for a medium. Sale starts on May 11. I have the deluxe model in medium. __________________________________________________ I'm not small, I'm fun sized

May 9th, 2010, 10:47 AM	#59
joyinc ninjette.org member Name: Joyce Location: Ontario Join Date: Mar 2010 Motorcycle(s): black 2010 ninja250 Posts: 224	awesome! i havent bought it yet, but it's been raining the last few days so i really need to get out and do that! thanks for letting me know

June 15th, 2010, 02:07 PM	#60
jwharwell ninjette.org newbie Name: Jay Location: TN Join Date: Jun 2010 Motorcycle(s): Kawasaki Ninja 500R - 2007 Posts: 1	cover Do not have a picture on MY bike, but the cover that I have is the Deluxe Protective Cover from this website: Motorcycle Covers I will try to get a picture of my own cover and get it posted.

June 7th, 2011, 09:09 AM	#61
cuong-nutz RIP Alex Name: Cuong Location: Houston, TX Join Date: Apr 2011 Motorcycle(s): '10 250r, '09 265r Posts: A lot. Blog Entries: 2	My girl and I bought these Bilt motorcycle covers for our 250s. She has a Pre-Gen and I have the New Gen. They were on sale for $29.99. These are size mediums and fit the bikes rather well with just a little bit of the rear tire showing. Her 250 is lowered so it covers the rear more. Where the mirror are located, there are little velco vents. So far it seems waterproof and now I'm just testing how long they last in Houston's heat and humidity. __________________________________________________ HalfFast Racing Team Serving Greater Houston Area Riders:WFO Riders MotoHouston HPC CMRA Ride Smart Fastline Lone Star Track Days

June 7th, 2011, 05:18 PM	#64
whiteboy ninjette.org member Name: justin Location: Odessa Join Date: May 2011 Motorcycle(s): 2009 blue ninja 250r Posts: 223	Myn is garage kept but I use a cheap 20 buck cover size large from walmart. It kinda big but it keeps the dust off he wax but not sure how it would hold up to rain or high wind __________________________________________________ If you’re going to lead, then lead. If you’re going to follow, get the hell out of my way!

June 7th, 2011, 08:28 PM	#65
Boom King So, where's the reverse? Name: Anson Location: Ontario, Canada Join Date: Nov 2010 Motorcycle(s): 2009 Kawasaki Ninja 250R Posts: A lot.	If you live in a humid climate, just make sure you get a vented cover. Otherwise, condensation will build up underneath and it will promote rust if your bike sits for a bit. Also make sure the bike is fully cooled down before putting the cover on it.

June 27th, 2011, 12:42 PM	#68
Lou ninjette.org member Name: LOU Location: Imperial County, California Join Date: Nov 2010 Motorcycle(s): GreenSE 09 250R Posts: 247	Anyone have any covers that have Kawaski or Ninja on them??? I know Kawaski.com has 2 of them but theyre super expensive.

June 27th, 2011, 12:46 PM	#69
p4174w nooblet Name: P Location: Chicago Join Date: May 2011 Motorcycle(s): 1994 ex250 Posts: 47	I'm just going to get a cheapo one from Wal-Mart when winter comes. There will be a good 3-4 months when I may not ride at all. For now, my garage works

June 27th, 2011, 01:05 PM	#70
alex.s wat Name: wat Location: tustin/long beach Join Date: Sep 2009 Motorcycle(s): wat Posts: Too much. Blog Entries: 5 MOTM - Oct '12, Feb '14	i think Ken's got the best kawi-branded cover i've seen to date. __________________________________________________

June 27th, 2011, 11:47 PM	#71
cuong-nutz RIP Alex Name: Cuong Location: Houston, TX Join Date: Apr 2011 Motorcycle(s): '10 250r, '09 265r Posts: A lot. Blog Entries: 2	I bought my cover from Cycle Gear if anyone hasn't figured that out by now. __________________________________________________ HalfFast Racing Team Serving Greater Houston Area Riders:WFO Riders MotoHouston HPC CMRA Ride Smart Fastline Lone Star Track Days

June 28th, 2011, 12:24 PM	#72
Fly'in Ninja ninjette.org guru Name: Al Location: Bay Area Join Date: Mar 2011 Motorcycle(s): C-250R-ST Posts: 287	in the garage with a power rangers bed sheet over it...

June 28th, 2011, 01:50 PM	#73
gfloyd2002 User Title Free Since '12 Name: Floyd Location: Barbados Join Date: Dec 2010 Motorcycle(s): '10 Ninja 250R Special Edition Green Posts: A lot. Blog Entries: 13 MOTM - Feb '12	__________________________________________________ "Improvement makes straight roads, but the crooked roads without improvement, are roads of genius." — William Blake

June 30th, 2011, 07:00 AM	#74
n4mwd ninjette.org certified postwhore Name: D Location: Palm Beach, FL Join Date: Oct 2010 Motorcycle(s): 2006 Ninja 250R, 2007 EFI Ninja 250R Posts: A lot. Blog Entries: 1	Just curious, but is there an issue with these covers melting when they touch hot exhaust parts? I want something small and lightweight so I can cover the bike when I'm not at home.

June 30th, 2011, 07:49 AM	#78
onetruevibe Love Rival Name: Brian Location: Western PA Join Date: Jun 2010 Motorcycle(s): 2008 Ninja 250r Posts: 449	I bought the cheapest one I could find at Walmart. Come to think of it...I'm not sure I even know where it is, now. Any benefit I imagined to gain in buying a cover was quickly outweighed by the frustration I experienced every time I tried to remove it. Seems ridiculous and neurotic to admit to this, but there was something overwhelmingly irritating about having the cover snag over and over again on every little protrusion. I need medication just thinking about it. __________________________________________________ “Comparison is the thief of joy.” -Dwight Edwards

July 3rd, 2011, 06:57 AM	#80
n4mwd ninjette.org certified postwhore Name: D Location: Palm Beach, FL Join Date: Oct 2010 Motorcycle(s): 2006 Ninja 250R, 2007 EFI Ninja 250R Posts: A lot. Blog Entries: 1	I was thinking something like this: See how its designed not to cover the entire animal but just the important stuff. Something like that would be good for bikes if it was lightweight and possibly made of insulating reflective mylar so that its simple and quick to throw it on and off the bike. It wouldn't have to cover the entire bike (as most motorcycle covers do) but just the important stuff like the seat and the tank. It also needs to be short enough that it doesn't hit the hot parts. I'm surprised that I haven't seen anything like that for bikes. Full covers are a pain to get on and off.

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