painterman67 Posted August 19, 2008 Share #1 Posted August 19, 2008 I'm new to this whole venturr bike. I've learned a lot just reading from you guys and was wondering ddoes any one have a recommendation for a particular brand of cover? I have a 91 venture royale but I also need to cover my wifes 97 shadow. The building want go up till next year. My wife and I have also kicked around the idea of putting them in self storage for the winter. any one with expieriance in that wrought. Thanks folks as I do appreciate this site, It's helped me tremedacely already. David Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dano Posted August 19, 2008 Share #2 Posted August 19, 2008 Walmart- 20 bucks for the covers, bought mine today. Self-storage shed is good idea, cheap insurance from sitting outside getting mice and everything in there. Drain the gas completely (including carbs!), change the oil, remove the batteries and bring them home and keep'em warm and on a trickle charger. Try to block the bikes up off the tires to keep from developing a flat spot in the tires. Up on the center stand with something to hold up the rear tire a little bit should do the trick. Miss anything? Dan Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kbran Posted August 19, 2008 Share #3 Posted August 19, 2008 Walmart- 20 bucks for the covers, bought mine today. Dan Ditto, I've tried others and you can't beat it for 20 bucks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Schlepporello Posted August 19, 2008 Share #4 Posted August 19, 2008 Ditto, I've tried others and you can't beat it for 20 bucks. Same here, took me a little while to find 'em though. Go to the automotive section, look for the car covers. That's where they'll be. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cliffno350 Posted August 19, 2008 Share #5 Posted August 19, 2008 Walmart- 20 bucks for the covers, bought mine today. Self-storage shed is good idea, cheap insurance from sitting outside getting mice and everything in there. Drain the gas completely (including carbs!), change the oil, remove the batteries and bring them home and keep'em warm and on a trickle charger. Try to block the bikes up off the tires to keep from developing a flat spot in the tires. Up on the center stand with something to hold up the rear tire a little bit should do the trick. Miss anything? Dan when mine is on the center stand the rear tire is in the air your center stand must be in a different spot than mine to put the front tire in the air Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dano Posted August 19, 2008 Share #6 Posted August 19, 2008 Good catch, meant the front. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Condor Posted August 19, 2008 Share #7 Posted August 19, 2008 I get most of mine off Ebay, and I use two different types. Since I don't have the luxury of garage storage and the bikes are left outside all year, one is a thicker bullet proof all-weather variety, and then when I'm out on the road overnight I have one made out of lighter nylon that stuffs into a very small bag. The heavy weights cost around $35-$40 bucks, the light weights are around $20 bucks, and that's delivered. While at VWIV last weekend I had a used half cover I'd bought that only covered the top of the scoot. I didn't like it. It did it's job keeping friday mornings thunder storm and rain off, but it didn't give that out-of-sight..out-of-mind protection that a full cover affords. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
painterman67 Posted August 19, 2008 Author Share #8 Posted August 19, 2008 thanks everyone. That's kinda what i thought .I had those in my hand ( The &20 version) but figured I would try to be smart and ask for help. I appreciate it. David Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dray Posted August 19, 2008 Share #9 Posted August 19, 2008 i have a 25 dollar cover from bubba's and i use a storage shed in the winter works out great for me i stuff oily rags in the pipes to keep out moisture and put in a bit of seafoam and stabil in the gas i leave the battery in the bike and put it on the tender change the oil too Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Schlepporello Posted August 19, 2008 Share #10 Posted August 19, 2008 About the Wal-Mart covers, water is starting to seep through mine just a bit. Would spraying it with ScotchGuard help eliminate this? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LLonearth Posted April 3, 2010 Share #11 Posted April 3, 2010 At the other end of the price spectrum, look at http://www.gezagear.com/index.htm Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vonwolf Posted April 4, 2010 Share #12 Posted April 4, 2010 I live in SW Florida and unfortunately no garage. The sun burnt through a cheap E-bay cover in 3 or 4 month's. I got one of the heavy 2 layer ones with silver on the top twords the sun and I really like it, the cheap black ones don't last very long. But like Condor said they are light and good for the road. Pete Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
6m459 Posted April 4, 2010 Share #13 Posted April 4, 2010 I am considering one of these, as I have lost my winter storage space. http://www.thebikebarn.net/images/tourer_new2.jpg Expensive, but very cool! Brian H. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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