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June 6th, 2023, 09:48 PM
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ninjette.org newbie
Name: Luke
Location: San Francisco Bay Area
Join Date: May 2023 Motorcycle(s): 1995 Kawasaki Ninja 250 Posts: 4
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Cover suggestions?
I'm looking for an all-weather cover for my Ninja and a lot of them look like they'd be too big for the bike. Does anyone have an all-weather cover that they really like and fits well?
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June 8th, 2023, 12:03 PM
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ninjette.org certified postwhore
Name: AKA JacRyann
Location: Mesa, AZ
Join Date: Dec 2011 Motorcycle(s): CB125T CBR250R-MC19 CBR250RR-MC22 NSR350R-MC21 VF500F CBR600RR SFV650 VFR750F R1M ST1300PA Valkyrie-F6C Posts: A lot.
MOTY - 2018, MOTM - Nov '17
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I just got pair of these for my VFR and CBR: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0B5L1KM4T
There's adjustable straps that connect underneath that you can tighten up for smaller bikes. |
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June 10th, 2023, 06:59 AM
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ninjette.org member
Name: Bill
Location: Arlington, VA
Join Date: Apr 2011 Motorcycle(s): 2005 EX250, 2014 Royal Enfield Continental GT Posts: 90
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I looked at the Amazon link. The design looks good. If it fits and works it only costs $25. It looks like it's worth a shot.
I'm on East coast DC area. Practically, no snow this year. Other years, not so easy. The better covers are from Nelson-Rigg and Dowco. Dowco makes one in motor scooter size. That's a short wheel base. It might fit. |
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June 11th, 2023, 02:16 PM
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ninjette.org certified postwhore
Name: AKA JacRyann
Location: Mesa, AZ
Join Date: Dec 2011 Motorcycle(s): CB125T CBR250R-MC19 CBR250RR-MC22 NSR350R-MC21 VF500F CBR600RR SFV650 VFR750F R1M ST1300PA Valkyrie-F6C Posts: A lot.
MOTY - 2018, MOTM - Nov '17
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i originally bought Nelson Riggs cover back in '86 for my VF. Looked them last year and quaility has gone downhill, lots. That's why got these.
Had some crazy weather extremes this year! Summer's over 110F and freezing winter with SNOW, in desert!! Covers have held up great!  Even got to do some snow riding! Cover I really want is this one I got from Honda dealer. If anyone knows of one, please let me know, thx. |
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June 11th, 2023, 10:46 PM
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ninjette.org member
Name: Tracy
Location: Hawaii
Join Date: Oct 2020 Motorcycle(s): Suzuki JPN Katana 750 , 1994 Suzuki Pro Stock Motorcycle , 2001 Ninja 250 Posts: 233
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Thanks for the tip. They look like good covers. I just ordered 1. |
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June 12th, 2023, 06:59 AM
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ninjette.org member
Name: Topaz
Location: South Florida
Join Date: Mar 2017 Motorcycle(s): 2013 Ninja 300 / Suzuki DR-Z 400 SM Posts: 214
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it's an indoors cover though. Doesn't Honda do that one anymore? |
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June 12th, 2023, 07:04 AM
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ninjette.org member
Name: Topaz
Location: South Florida
Join Date: Mar 2017 Motorcycle(s): 2013 Ninja 300 / Suzuki DR-Z 400 SM Posts: 214
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I have the Dowco All Weather. it's expensive, like over $100.
I learned from the first one I got that the sun wears it out in about a year (I'm in Florida). So for the second, I bought a second cover, much cheaper and much lighter that I put on top of the heavy Dowco. That way, the sun kills the cheap one, which I replace every year or year and a half, and make the expensive one last several years and my bike is always dry and away from the sun. |
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June 13th, 2023, 11:17 AM
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ninjette.org certified postwhore
Name: AKA JacRyann
Location: Mesa, AZ
Join Date: Dec 2011 Motorcycle(s): CB125T CBR250R-MC19 CBR250RR-MC22 NSR350R-MC21 VF500F CBR600RR SFV650 VFR750F R1M ST1300PA Valkyrie-F6C Posts: A lot.
MOTY - 2018, MOTM - Nov '17
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Then I shuffle them to garage or outdoors to make room in workshop to do maintenance and upgrades. Cover's to keep sawdust and other project shrapnel off. New Honda cover looks like this, but no local dealers have it! I want to fondle it and touch it with my own hands first darn it!!! I guess I'll have to mail-order it and return if I don't like. Such hassle! |
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March 6th, 2024, 09:26 AM
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ninjette.org member
Name: Bill
Location: Arlington, VA
Join Date: Apr 2011 Motorcycle(s): 2005 EX250, 2014 Royal Enfield Continental GT Posts: 90
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“Considering the wear-and-tear issue with the Dowco All Weather cover in the Florida sun, have you explored alternative covers or protective measures for your motorcycles, and have you considered ordering the new Honda cover online despite the inconvenience?“
Geza covers block sunlight. They roll up smaller than a Dowco or a Nelson-Rigg. https://www.gezagear.com/ |
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