cover for my buddy

scullyfu · Post by **scullyfu** » Tue Apr 24, 2007 3:33 am

i was looking around ebay and found these covers. what size do you think would best fit a buddy? i don't have a windshield or luggage, but they're probably in the near future. so with that in mind, any recs on which size to select?

http://search.ebay.com/search/search.dl ... category0=

thanks in advance.

San Francisco · Post by **San Francisco** » Tue Apr 24, 2007 4:38 am

I have had many covers for my bikes. Currently I have four of these
Nelson Rigg covers. They hold up very well and fit nicely.

We put a medium Nelson on the one Italia and it fits fine, not tight/snug
not too loose.

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/NELSON-R ... enameZWD7V

Tamago · Post by **Tamago** » Tue Apr 24, 2007 11:18 pm

I just bought my new motorcycle cover from wal-mart for $19.99. I just want my buddy to be covered (off course it cost more for better quality) I think this works fine for me (good fit and reasonable price).

lojical1 · Post by **lojical1** » Tue Apr 24, 2007 11:29 pm

Got mind from Wal-Mart too for the same price. Just needed something to keep the dust/pollen and other wut-nots from settling on her while she's in the garage.

scullyfu · Post by **scullyfu** » Wed Apr 25, 2007 6:20 pm

are the wal-mart covers a 'one-size fits all' type or do they come in sizes? if so, what size did you get to fit your buddy? thanks.

polianarchy · Post by **polianarchy** » Thu Apr 26, 2007 2:40 pm

scullyfu wrote:are the wal-mart covers a 'one-size fits all' type or do they come in sizes? if so, what size did you get to fit your buddy? thanks.

Honestly, I would think twice about the Wal-Mart covers. If you are just going to use it to cover up your scooter in the winter while it's garaged, then the cheap-o jobber should suffice. However, if you plan on using it daily, or as the sole protection from the elements during inclement weather, I'd splurge on a better one. Nelson-Rigg is a good brand, as is Vega, and others -- they have vulcanized rubber lining, kevlar panels for the parts touching hot engine components, and sturdy clips and tie-downs.

Initially when I was shopping around, I balked at the $50 price tag. I'm a notorious cheapskate, and I'm currently paying off grad-school on a librarian's salary.

ANYWAY, I use mine every day while I'm parked at work, and I'm really glad I didn't cheap out on this purchase. I've since seen locally at least two cheap-o covers on motorcycles parked in front of people's houses with gigantic rips from last week's heavy rainstorm, and in Baltimore I noticed a huge one with the ties ripped out floating above a scooter like a sail.

So in short, YMMV.

PS: A medium-sized one should work for you. I have a Vega brand large, since I have the windshield and rear rack.

Keys · Post by **Keys** » Fri Apr 27, 2007 1:15 am

The WalMart covers are okay. I've been using mine daily since August with no issues. It's kept the rain off a number of times and I use it every day at work. They come in two sizes. Large and X-large. I use the large for my Buddy and the XL for my wife's Helix. They fit perfectly.

--Keys

Elm Creek Smith · Post by **Elm Creek Smith** » Fri Apr 27, 2007 3:38 am

Um, scullyfu? Is that you in your avatar?

ECS

scullyfu · Post by **scullyfu** » Sun Apr 29, 2007 2:33 am

Elm Creek Smith wrote:Um, scullyfu? Is that you in your avatar?

ECS

haha, if only!

no, that gorgeous creature is none other than aussie basketballer lauren jackson, who happens to play for the seattle storm. a 6'5" power forward, lj is one of the premier players in the wnba. she also plays internationally for korea and russia; and of course, her national aussie team who took the gold medal at the fiba games in brazil just recently.

as you've probably noticed, she's a hottie.

moniraq · Post by **moniraq** » Sun Apr 29, 2007 2:41 am

Go San Antonio Silver Stars!!!

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