Covers- What are you using?

[mnsnowhawk]

Just wondering what everyone is using for covers while transporting bikes.

Saw this cover in classified section and wondered if anyone bought one and if they like it.

http://www.snowest.com/forum/showthread.php?t=356628

 

[portgrinder]

I was going to buy a dirtbag but pulled the pin.

someone should buy one and tell me if it works

 

[PalousePoo]

Just bought two for my buddy and I, came today. They have a lot of tie down straps, so that should keep the flapping down. Weight is pretty heavy, and there are large reinforced area where it contacts the footpegs. I'll fit it on my YZ soon and give a review.

 

[dennyb]

I assume they have openings for bike tie down straps?

 

[snowbikekits.com]

The dirtbag are real nice and have some pretty nice features. I'm working with them to get a snowbike specific cover for us.

http://dirtbagdesigns.com/the-original-dirtbag/

 

[brycter]

I just got a email of a guy making these I will look him up and give you guys the link. Looked to be real nice. Straps on and everything

 

[PalousePoo]

Got my cover from Yakima tent. Its a quality product. Reinforced panels at bar ends and footpegs. It doesn't quite come over my footpegs though, probably because I have my bars raised about 2". There are ALOT of hold down straps to keep it from flapping. In the back of a pickup, maybe all of them wont need to be hooked up. An open trailer would be a different story. At first it seemed like the slots for the motorcycle tiedowns straps were too high on the cover. But it looks like they are located there because its in a seam, so it'll have more strength and resist ripping out. The slots have Velcro closures, so they'll fit around the tie strap tight, and prob limit air blowing in. My kit is an ST, and it fits it well. The cover spans from the rear fender to the grab handle, clearing the mtn addiction 3.3 can and short bag I have. I didn't try out the water resistance. One change I would like, is to have the hold down straps made from elastic cord instead of strap, that needs cinched and loosened every time. Elastic doesn't freeze up, and is quicker to hook. I also would like a small colored patch sewn on the front so you can quickly tell which end is which when you're about to put it on. Some colored duct tape will work. It fells pretty heavy weight, so hopefully it'll hold up. 150 seams like a reasonable price.

 

[mnsnowhawk]

The dirtbag are real nice and have some pretty nice features. I'm working with them to get a snowbike specific cover for us.

http://dirtbagdesigns.com/the-original-dirtbag/

Do you know when these snowbike specific ones would be available?

 

[mnsnowhawk]

I decided to get the Yakima tent designed cover. Here are some pics of it on my bike.

 

[snowbikekits.com]

looks good! No word back from dirt bags ...

 

[tomk]

I took my bike to Canvas Craft tomorrow to get fitted for a cover, they are making a universal cover so I can keep it when I get a new bike, it is going to have pockets around the engine that 110v heating elements can slip into so I can plug it in and thaw it out over night when I am staying out of town to ride. It will be a travel cover made with marine grade vinyl with secure tie downs, and velcro straps, it will cover from the bottom of the forks all the way back to the rear fender or possibly subframe of the kit (seems like that would be the most universal).

I dont about other guys but even with the bike in the back of the truck it seems to get full of salt and road grime, and putting the bike on the trailer is like running it through a sand blaster, open radiators + salty, sandy roads=


they said the first one might be a bit spendy but any after that they will be very reasonable, especially for multiple orders, 5-10 covers would probably make them pretty cheap! I will know more tomorrow am on price, and hopefully have pics by the end of the week!

If anyone is interested let me know, pm me or respond or something

 

[mnsnowhawk]

I took my bike to Canvas Craft tomorrow to get fitted for a cover, they are making a universal cover so I can keep it when I get a new bike, it is going to have pockets around the engine that 110v heating elements can slip into so I can plug it in and thaw it out over night when I am staying out of town to ride. It will be a travel cover made with marine grade vinyl with secure tie downs, and velcro straps, it will cover from the bottom of the forks all the way back to the rear fender or possibly subframe of the kit (seems like that would be the most universal).



I dont about other guys but even with the bike in the back of the truck it seems to get full of salt and road grime, and putting the bike on the trailer is like running it through a sand blaster, open radiators + salty, sandy roads=





they said the first one might be a bit spendy but any after that they will be very reasonable, especially for multiple orders, 5-10 covers would probably make them pretty cheap! I will know more tomorrow am on price, and hopefully have pics by the end of the week!



If anyone is interested let me know, pm me or respond or something

Too bad you didn't do this earlier when I was asking about covers. This one I bought seems good but I wish it covered more.

 

[portgrinder]

Got mine from Yakima tent.

Aaron is great to deal with.