Why can't I find an indoor dust cover??

Traveller · 11-19-2008, 06:40 AM

Sometimes a seemingly easy task can turn into mission impossible!

I need a soft, fabric cover for indoor use, to protect the bike from dust and peeping eyes. How hard could it be??? Turns out, a LOT!

I thought I'd just pop round the local bike shops and get one. Much to my surprise I discovered that what I am looking for is basically non existant!!

All the covers I found are either made of PVC or out of an aluminized plastic material.

So I thought I might get some fabric and make a cover myself; however the prices I got for just 1m of cloth were exorbitant!

Ducati makes exactly what I am looking for, but it has a MAJOR disadvantage for me: it is painted bright red and has big a$$ white lettering saying "DUCATI SUPERBIKE"!

Might as well spell "STEAL HERE"!

BTW, I have a dust cover by Oxford but I am not overly thrilled by it.

So, any suggestions on a discreet (pref. black) soft dust cover?

Craig in Alabama · 11-19-2008, 06:51 AM

I just use a couple of old towels and drape them over the bike. Old beach towels work great. Plus towels will help protect the bike in case something should fall on it, like a broom handle or something. Or you could use an old blanket.

Cheers!

Craig

RVFR · 11-19-2008, 09:25 AM

I have used a bedspread.

derstuka · 11-19-2008, 09:32 AM

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Originally Posted by RVFR

I have used a bedspread.

Took the words right outta my mouth flyboy!

ROJ · 11-19-2008, 09:34 AM

I use an old comforter to protect all the paint work, then use one of the plastic/PVC covers on top of that. Not to easy to take with you somewhere though.

chris2711 · 11-19-2008, 10:26 AM

The UK has them at available through local dealers.
Cost 100 euros, about $130.00 plus shipping.

Or you could just use a fitted full size sheet like I do.

drewl · 11-19-2008, 01:12 PM

I was thinking fitted sheet, the elastic around the bottom would help keep it on.

Spike · 11-19-2008, 01:22 PM

Roadgear used to offer one, don't know if they still do. For dust prevention, you could use a Geeza, although prying eyes can still see the bike.

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11-19-2008, 06:40 AM	#1 (permalink)
Traveller Member Join Date: Nov 2008 Last Online: 12-28-2008 08:19 AM Location: Athens My Ride: '96 Honda VFR750 RC36 II '07 Ducati 999s Posts: 49 Thanks: 0 Thanked 1 Time in 1 Post	Why can't I find an indoor dust cover?? Sometimes a seemingly easy task can turn into mission impossible! I need a soft, fabric cover for indoor use, to protect the bike from dust and peeping eyes. How hard could it be??? Turns out, a LOT! I thought I'd just pop round the local bike shops and get one. Much to my surprise I discovered that what I am looking for is basically non existant!! All the covers I found are either made of PVC or out of an aluminized plastic material. So I thought I might get some fabric and make a cover myself; however the prices I got for just 1m of cloth were exorbitant! Ducati makes exactly what I am looking for, but it has a MAJOR disadvantage for me: it is painted bright red and has big a$$ white lettering saying "DUCATI SUPERBIKE"! Might as well spell "STEAL HERE"! BTW, I have a dust cover by Oxford but I am not overly thrilled by it. So, any suggestions on a discreet (pref. black) soft dust cover? __________________ Nikos Earth First We'll ride the other planets later!

11-19-2008, 06:51 AM	#2 (permalink)
Craig in Alabama Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Last Online: Today 02:32 PM Location: Madison, AL - Find Me! My Ride: 1995 VFR750 2007 Buell Ulysses Posts: 43 Thanks: 1 Thanked 2 Times in 2 Posts	free dust covers I just use a couple of old towels and drape them over the bike. Old beach towels work great. Plus towels will help protect the bike in case something should fall on it, like a broom handle or something. Or you could use an old blanket. Cheers! Craig

11-19-2008, 09:25 AM	#3 (permalink)
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11-19-2008, 01:12 PM	#7 (permalink)
drewl Philosphical Adviser Join Date: Nov 2007 Last Online: Yesterday 09:13 PM Location: Susanville, Ca - Find Me! My Ride: 2000 VFR 800 fi View my Photo Gallery Posts: 2,473 Thanks: 42 Thanked 91 Times in 66 Posts	I was thinking fitted sheet, the elastic around the bottom would help keep it on. __________________ Shop Steward:Chat Hooers Union, Local 151

11-19-2008, 09:34 AM	#5 (permalink)
ROJ Junior Member Join Date: Nov 2008 Last Online: Today 01:03 PM Location: Canada My Ride: 1982 CB750SC Nighthawk, 1986 VF500F Posts: 19 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	I use an old comforter to protect all the paint work, then use one of the plastic/PVC covers on top of that. Not to easy to take with you somewhere though.

11-19-2008, 01:22 PM	#8 (permalink)
Spike Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2006 Last Online: Today 01:58 PM Posts: 828 Thanks: 0 Thanked 1 Time in 1 Post	Roadgear used to offer one, don't know if they still do. For dust prevention, you could use a Geeza, although prying eyes can still see the bike.

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