Best/ Most Protective Bike Cover

[MikeyZ]

Hey guys,
I go to school next to the Ocean, and the salty air really rusts out anything in its path...(including my truck ).

What would you guys recommend for a cover for my bike for all weather conditions (except snow)?

I can not get any garages/ bike shelters/ shells because it is still in the school parking lot.

Are the "bag" covers worth it? And also are these reasonable if I want to use the bike almost daily?

Just looking for something with a lot of protection from that salty air.

Thanks

[Kazinator]

http://www.motorcycle-superstore.com...lus-Cover.aspx

I have this and this would be my vote.

My only concern with a bag type cover is the fact that moisture could get stuck in there and then you'll just have some rusty brake rotors to deal with...

[toocrazy2yoo]

I got that one for my Concours14, except I ordered it full-size GoldWing so it would cover the bike and sidebags down to the ground. GREAT cover, I handed it over to the guy that bought my bike, I'm sure he likes it too. Best 125 or so, I ever spent on a cover.

[schleppy]

I've got one of these, and I love it:
http://www.cycleshell.com/

I lucked out and bought it second hand from an NESR member, but knowing what I do now, I'd happily pay full price for it.

[MikeyZ]

I've got one of these, and I love it:
http://www.cycleshell.com/

I lucked out and bought it second hand from an NESR member, but knowing what I do now, I'd happily pay full price for it.

How easy it that to break down and put back up? It will still be in the "motorcycle parking area" of school, so if I take my bike, I usually throw the cover in my truck, but is this a pain to break down and fold up?

Thanks

[jcrawford]

How easy it that to break down and put back up? It will still be in the "motorcycle parking area" of school, so if I take my bike, I usually throw the cover in my truck, but is this a pain to break down and fold up?

Thanks

Why not just leave the cycleshell in the parking spot? Will the school not allow that? I would assume they would if they have a motorcycle only parking lot

[MikeyZ]

Why not just leave the cycleshell in the parking spot? Will the school not allow that? I would assume they would if they have a motorcycle only parking lot

I would have to talk to them about it. The parking "lot" is literally a 12x12 square corner of pavement that they couldnt fit a car spot at so they defaulted it to a "motorcycle" parking area.

[schleppy]

It folds into it's "transport" state in about 10 seconds. Super easy to do. However, it's a pretty good size, and it's not really "portable" unless you have a pickup truck or a car/SUV with a large cargo area.

If you want to drop by my place some time and check it out you're welcome to.

[Garandman]

Another vote for the Dowco Guardian Weatherall Plus. I've had the AT size on my V-Stroms for four years from March - December and it is still holding up great.

In Boston I tend to get a size larger than recommended so it just about entirely covers the bike right down to the ground. But no one steals V-Stroms.

[MikeyZ]

Thanks guys...

I think for the ease I am going to get the Dowco cover. Anybody local sell it?