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Old 08-22-2012 | 06:17 PM
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So I'm trying to find a decent bike cover that won't scratch my bike. My old universal cover scratched up my tail about the light pretty good from the wind n what not.
I thought I remember seeing a cover that had lining inside to prevent this but I can't seem to find it.
I kinda liked this one but the description makes it seem like it only has the protective lining along the windshield but I'm not really sure.
Amazon.com: Dowco 50007-01 Guardian WeatherAll Urban Camo Sport Motorcycle Cover: Automotive Amazon.com: Dowco 50007-01 Guardian WeatherAll Urban Camo Sport Motorcycle Cover: Automotive
It might not have to worry about scratching if its a tight fit, my old one was pretty huge!!

Anyone have any suggestions?
 
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Old 08-22-2012 | 07:03 PM
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I have a CoverMax motorcycle cover. Great quality.

Also, I also discovered awhile back when I needed a new grill cover, that it also worked great for covering the bike. :-) Its a lot cheaper than a motorcycle-specific cover & does the same job. Got it from Costco. Made by Patio Armor. Dimensions: 68" L x 24" W x 42" H. Fit the F4/F4i perfectly. :-)
 
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Old 08-23-2012 | 12:28 PM
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I have a DOWCO Weatherall and love it. Super heavy duty material.

However my tail paint has slightly worn away down to the primer because of wind as well.

While camo looks cool, i've always though of a cover as keeping the bike "out of sight and out of mind". dont want to bring any extra attention to it. I think that flashy camo cover will do the exact opposite of "camouflage"
 

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Old 08-23-2012 | 01:48 PM
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I'm sure you are talking "full" cover, but I recently got the CoverMax half cover (medium 107521) and it seems to have decent quality material on the inside of it... And it fits pretty snug with the built in elastic and velcro tie-downs... Maybe the full cover might be similar quality, if not better even...

I feel very lucky I have a spot in my girlfriend's garage for the off season... Whew!

Good luck with your search!
 
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Old 08-23-2012 | 02:38 PM
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Someone has bought from Ebay?? i dont know if those ones are good quality...
 
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Old 08-23-2012 | 03:20 PM
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I bought one off ebay earlier this summer. I won it for $0.01, yea one cent. haha so i figured for a penny I couldnt lose. ive only used it a few times at work. but seems to do what its meant to do and has a little ventilation to let moisture out. pretty good fit. and has a strap to go under the bike and attach on the other side. and the front and back slide under the wheels very well. cant complain for a penny
 
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Old 08-23-2012 | 03:24 PM
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Originally Posted by lewisF4i
I bought one off ebay earlier this summer. I won it for $0.01, yea one cent. haha so i figured for a penny I couldnt lose. ive only used it a few times at work. but seems to do what its meant to do and has a little ventilation to let moisture out. pretty good fit. and has a strap to go under the bike and attach on the other side. and the front and back slide under the wheels very well. cant complain for a penny
Did you get it from China???
 
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Old 08-23-2012 | 03:30 PM
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yea i think so. Its black with a red "heat shield" along the bottom section.
 
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Old 08-30-2012 | 07:11 PM
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^^^ any pictures?
 
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Old 08-31-2012 | 09:39 AM
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Heres some pics. it looks really wrinkly cause I had it crammed wet in my trunk since the last rain. PS- its usually tighter along the bottom I didnt attatch the bungee hook that wraps under the bike to connect both sides at the bottom.
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