Bike cover that actually covers the rear wheel?

Homeslice · 11-15-2010, 11:54 AM

WTF is up with "sportbike covers" that cover the front wheel nicely, but don't go down all the way over the rear wheel & chain? I've owned at least 3 different covers and they all sucked in that respect. What is so hard about making a cover that can be pulled all the way to the ground, like the way it can in the front?

marko138 · 11-15-2010, 11:56 AM

Homeslice · 11-15-2010, 11:58 AM

'Cept I buy the ones with elastic on the bottom.

pauldun170 · 11-15-2010, 11:59 AM

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Originally Posted by Homeslice

WTF is up with "sportbike covers" that cover the front wheel nicely, but don't go down all the way over the rear wheel & chain? I've tried 3 different covers and they all suck in that respect. I don't want my chain exposed to the elements.

I've noticed one setup on my walk to work where the whole bike is covered but I've never noticed the label\brand of the cover.

If the bike is parked there next time I'm in the office I'll take a closer look.

101lifts2 · 11-15-2010, 04:52 PM

Get a bigger cover. When I used to cover my ZX9r, it would fit over both wheels to the ground all while being elastic.

Gas Man · 11-15-2010, 08:40 PM

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Originally Posted by 101lifts2

Get a bigger cover. When I used to cover my ZX9r, it would fit over both wheels to the ground all while being elastic.

Exactly this. You simply don't have a big enough cover.

Homeslice · 11-15-2010, 08:47 PM

I know, that was why I asked which brand. Instead of rolling the dice.

Particle Man · 11-15-2010, 08:48 PM

My generic cover from Parts Unlimited covered the whole bike.

Rangerscott · 11-15-2010, 09:29 PM

http://www.newenough.com/browse/view...ct_images/2017

Homeslice · 11-15-2010, 09:38 PM

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Originally Posted by Rangerscott

http://www.newenough.com/browse/view...ct_images/2017

Already owned a Medium, which is what they ascribed for a sportbike. Poor coverage. I suppose I am supposed to get a Large this time, and have a ton of extra material flapping around on top. Nice.

11-15-2010, 11:54 AM	#1
Homeslice Elitist Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: SF Bay Area Moto: Gix 750 Posts: 11,351	Bike cover that actually covers the rear wheel? WTF is up with "sportbike covers" that cover the front wheel nicely, but don't go down all the way over the rear wheel & chain? I've owned at least 3 different covers and they all sucked in that respect. What is so hard about making a cover that can be pulled all the way to the ground, like the way it can in the front? Last edited by Homeslice; 11-15-2010 at 12:20 PM..

11-15-2010, 04:52 PM	#5
101lifts2 WSB Champion Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Anaheim, CA Moto: 2009 Kawi ZX6R Posts: 5,570	Get a bigger cover. When I used to cover my ZX9r, it would fit over both wheels to the ground all while being elastic. __________________ Train Hard Ron Paul - 2012 Mark of Excellence GM

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11-15-2010, 11:58 AM	#3
Homeslice Elitist Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: SF Bay Area Moto: Gix 750 Posts: 11,351	'Cept I buy the ones with elastic on the bottom.

11-15-2010, 08:47 PM	#7
Homeslice Elitist Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: SF Bay Area Moto: Gix 750 Posts: 11,351	I know, that was why I asked which brand. Instead of rolling the dice.

11-15-2010, 08:48 PM	#8
Particle Man Custom User Title Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Central NY Moto: 2003 SV650S Posts: 14,959	My generic cover from Parts Unlimited covered the whole bike.

11-15-2010, 09:29 PM	#9
Rangerscott Viff6N Mutated Warrior Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Texas Moto: '01 Honda VFR 800 & '09 ER-6N Posts: 8,704	http://www.newenough.com/browse/view...ct_images/2017