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p40whk

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Need Cover Recommendations
« on: November 25, 2014, 01:30:51 PM »
Had a house fire in my garage so my 300i is outside while renovations take place. There are a ton of covers on the market but I was hoping someone had some experience with any that fit the 300i pretty well that they would or would not recommend.

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Re: Need Cover Recommendations
« Reply #1 on: November 25, 2014, 07:54:38 PM »
Sorry to hear of your loss p40whk.
Here's what I use:
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/XL-Motorcycle-Waterproof-Outdoor-Motorbike-Rain-Vented-Bike-Cover-Extra-Large-/141377051208?pt=UK_Motorcycle_Parts&hash=item20eaba9a48

One note I would add is that the black part (top) of the cover is not very UV resistant. In about 6 months it started to fade and weaken. It's not a permanent solution, but for the price it's all right I think. The link is for the XL size which fits the 300i perfectly.
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Re: Need Cover Recommendations
« Reply #2 on: November 27, 2014, 06:26:07 AM »
I used the OXFORD bike covers. They come in different models so you can pick the one that suits your budget and usage.
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Re: Need Cover Recommendations
« Reply #3 on: November 27, 2014, 10:32:36 PM »
I a 4 in the morning Ebay guy. I got my 100% Nylon cover shipped from China for .99 cents. I found an auction that was expiring that had no bidders.

That was 6 years ago, and It's still as good as new.

http://www.ebay.com/gds/Sniping-The-Best-kept-secret-on-Ebay-/10000000002571474/g.html

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Re: Need Cover Recommendations
« Reply #4 on: March 06, 2015, 01:40:48 PM »
The best cover I've ever had was purchased from Aldi when they had a motorcycle gear sale on. It was not expensive and has lasted about a year now under the sun with no signs of wear. I highly recommend it.
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Re: Need Cover Recommendations
« Reply #5 on: March 06, 2015, 02:42:49 PM »
What kind of environment or you protecting the bike from?

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« Reply #6 on: March 07, 2015, 04:47:05 AM »
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« Reply #7 on: March 16, 2015, 06:45:28 PM »
Raining diamonds from clouds made of gold.

Fog is the real issue here...

Diamond Jim huh?  What is wrong with you two? ;D ;D ;D ;D   :-*

Did that w while back as a joke. I need to change it back.

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Re: Need Cover Recommendations
« Reply #8 on: March 21, 2015, 08:26:41 AM »
Sorry to hear of your loss p40whk.
the cover is not very UV resistant. In about 6 months it started to fade and weaken....

Especially, in the southwest covers get torn up by the sun!  A neighbor gave me a cover and it has been working good.  I do some HVLP air spraying and I started spraying the excess the cover starting with the stitched seams.  It helps prevent the sun from destroying it. 
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