To use bike cover or not?

[lizard555]

Hi Guys,

I noticed, many bikers who do not own a garage, cover their bikes over the night or when they do not ride for a longer period (week or so).

Currently I have my bike outside without any cover.

I was afraid of condensation and thought it is actually worse to cover it. I live in Ireland and humidity is quite high here, but also the wind. So I am thinking, when it rains, it will dry soon too. Although at night it's probably quite wet.

Could you please let me know your thoughts?

Thanks!

[viper]

you need a breathable but waterproof type,

[keith]

 i would have thought if it rans it will get wet then as it is drying it will start to rust especially discs ,nuts and bolts calipers ect ,i would get a good quality cover .  well worth paying for good quality to protect your pride and joy.

[SirToU]

I would get a cover

just beware, with wind, if your bike is dirty or you park up and over gravel, the wind will pick up the gravel, and it will act as sandpaper where the cover touches you bike. Leaving dull paintwork....  :-(

I don't have any solution for this.... Sorry.

Neil

[Debs]

I use a Total Enclosure System cover.

http://tescovers.com/lined-motorcycle-cover

You will need the XXL size to cover the bike with panniers on..

[wildybeast]

A cover and ACF50.

[Lonewolf]

Is there a garage you can rent very locally to your house? Might cost you £20 a month approx, would be worth it. Maybe someone close by who's no longer using their garage etc, ask around, you never know.

[Winston Smith]

Local estate agents may have lock-ups or garages on their books

[Debs]

To rent a garage down here is between £50 & £80 pm 

[pross]

Is there a garage you can rent very locally to your house? Might cost you £20 a month approx, would be worth it. Maybe someone close by who's no longer using their garage etc, ask around, you never know.

I am paying my local council £ 16 a month its doubled in 16 years lol 

[Debs]

Lucky you Pross   

[Lonewolf]

To rent a garage down here is between £50 & £80 pm 

That's a typical price for a mortgage up here in Bradford! 

[Debs]

That's a typical price for a mortgage up here in Bradford! 

[lizard555]

Thanks guys. It's a shame I cannot put up the shelter. I'll look around for some cover. Thanks a again for your thoughts