A coupla questions . . .

**Str8 Jacket** · 13th July 2005, 10:35

Bike covers - Who sells these (cheaply)?? I have been to the Warehouse and they only have car covers, was wondering if a small car cover should be alrite on my GN?? The car covers @ the warehouse are only $30 so was thinking about getting one of those if I cant locate a "proper" bike cover . . .

Gear Lever - I managed to get my b/f's mate to straighten it, however it is now TOO straight and I need to get it bent slightly out again *waits for sarcastic comment*. What I want to know is should I just take the lever into a bike shop and get them to do it, or is there somewhere else in Welly's that might be able to do the same thing . .

All help greatly appreciated!

**zadok** · 13th July 2005, 10:44

Get a proper bike cover. They come in different sizes to suit the size of the bike. They then fit nicely without having bits flapping everwhere. Over here I got mine from an auto parts place, but bike shops sell them.
Can't help with the other problem.

**Pwalo** · 13th July 2005, 10:45

Originally Posted by Str8 Jacket

Bike covers - Who sells these (cheaply)?? I have been to the Warehouse and they only have car covers, was wondering if a small car cover should be alrite on my GN?? The car covers @ the warehouse are only $30 so was thinking about getting one of those if I cant locate a "proper" bike cover . . .

Gear Lever - I managed to get my b/f's mate to straighten it, however it is now TOO straight and I need to get it bent slightly out again *waits for sarcastic comment*. What I want to know is should I just take the lever into a bike shop and get them to do it, or is there somewhere else in Welly's that might be able to do the same thing . .

All help greatly appreciated!

Any bike shop will gladly exchange a bike cover for monetary recompense. It won't be as cheap as the Warehouse car cover, so I'm afraid you have to make your own call. As long as the car cover won't scratch your paintwork and you can stop it flapping around too much.

With regards to your gear lever I'd be careful about bending it too many times as you'll probably snap it. You could always price a replacement (OEM and pattern), when you're in pricing the cover.

Hope it's some help, but at the end of the day it's your call.

**Lou Girardin** · 13th July 2005, 10:48

I've just bought one for mine. Fits the Bandit like it was made for it. Ties down front and rear and under the engine. Has heat proof fabric where the hot bits get close. It's supposed to be waterproof, but my other one (different brand) was only showerproof.
We've got them at AMPS @ $88.00inc.

**Devil** · 13th July 2005, 10:53

Originally Posted by Lou Girardin

I've just bought one for mine. Fits the Bandit like it was made for it. Ties down front and rear and under the engine. Has heat proof fabric where the hot bits get close. It's supposed to be waterproof, but my other one (different brand) was only showerproof.
We've got them at AMPS @ $88.00inc.

Or you could be a tight-arse like me. Spend $12 on a warehouse tarpaulin, fold it in half, twine it together down the sides et voila! You have a bike pocket! Didnt have any problems with heat. Cut some holes in it so you can tie it down.

**Str8 Jacket** · 13th July 2005, 10:53

Thanks for the suggestions. Decided that im just gonna take the gear lever into the shop I bought the bike from - and hope that they have super specials on bike covers at the moment - yeah right!

**Str8 Jacket** · 13th July 2005, 10:56

Originally Posted by Devil

Or you could be a tight-arse like me. Spend $12 on a warehouse tarpaulin, fold it in half, twine it together down the sides et voila! You have a bike pocket! Didnt have any problems with heat. Cut some holes in it so you can tie it down.

That's a brilliant idea, wish id a thought about that first

So now im gonna stop in at the warehouse and buy a tarp and twine on my way back from the bike shop.

Sorted!

**Devil** · 13th July 2005, 11:12

Originally Posted by Str8 Jacket

That's a brilliant idea, wish id a thought about that first

So now im gonna stop in at the warehouse and buy a tarp and twine on my way back from the bike shop.

Sorted!

If you're not sure, ask for a second opinion from someone when it comes to tie points. Take note of where any wind might be coming from, you dont want it turning into a balloon! But otherwise it was a damn good solution. Theres a few different size tarpaulins so check out the bike size first.

**Pixie** · 13th July 2005, 13:36

Originally Posted by Str8 Jacket

That's a brilliant idea, wish id a thought about that first

So now im gonna stop in at the warehouse and buy a tarp and twine on my way back from the bike shop.

Sorted!

I think I saw car covers advertised at the warehouse for $48 you could sew up the middle and make 2 bike covers

**Str8 Jacket** · 13th July 2005, 13:51

Originally Posted by Pixie

I think I saw car covers advertised at the warehouse for $48 you could sew up the middle and make 2 bike covers

Thanks, thats a great idea as well, they have some medium sized ones for $30 atm :-) . Soo many options . . . guess i'll go sort out covers tomorrow . .

Just got my gear lever sorted - thanks to the guy's @ Welly Motorcycles, you guy's rock!

Its such a beauty day here, cant wait for 3.30 so I can go straight home and ride my bike till it gets dark, ive got alot of riding time to make up for!

**skidz** · 13th July 2005, 14:07

If you're close to a SUPERCHEAP AUTOS, try them for tarps.

I got one for the trailer, and it was cheaper than the Warehouse.

**Ixion** · 13th July 2005, 14:19

Originally Posted by skidz

If you're close to a SUPERCHEAP AUTOS, try them for tarps.

I got one for the trailer, and it was cheaper than the Warehouse.

I got some really cheap ones from Bunnings. Not as good quality as the Warehouse though. I think they were only about $5

**White trash** · 13th July 2005, 14:26

Just go to the Warehouse and grab a four burner BBQ cover for $30. Should fit the GN a charm

**Str8 Jacket** · 13th July 2005, 14:32

Originally Posted by White trash

Just go to the Warehouse and grab a four burner BBQ cover for $30. Should fit the GN a charm

Sweet, cheers for that dude.

**Quasievil** · 13th July 2005, 14:33

Go to a Bed retailer and ask for one of the bags the beds come in, they are thick and will do a good job for a while and best thing it will be for free !!

or get hard and park your bike in the house !