What size cover for XB12R?

**Scarydog** · 16th October 2007, 19:50

Hi all,

My new bike should be delivered on Friday, need to buy a cover and was thinking either the Rjays waterproof ones or the canvas ones from Trade Me - http://www.trademe.co.nz/Browse/List...x?id=122474148

Wondering if anyone has used either of these with a sports bike or a Buell XB12R in particular? Which would you recommend?

What size Rjays do you think would be best for the Buell.

Cheers

**ajturbo** · 16th October 2007, 20:00

i would be very concerned about the heat from the pipes... you would ONLY use it when it was cold...
the header pipes can get HOT....

and i would hope that it wouldn't scarch anything..

**Scarydog** · 16th October 2007, 20:34

Yes, will have to be careful but it's going to be stored outside so have to have a cover

**lanci** · 16th October 2007, 21:15

I own one of those lined R-jays ones and it is great (it has tightening elastic hooks and loops and also strap and clip that stops the cover blowing off).

I ride a Hornet 250 which is the same as a Hornet 600 and have the large size (large is the smallest size). Having seen a couple of Buells, I would say that you'd want the same size as mine.

P.S. the instructions mention to not put it on a hot bike

**98tls** · 16th October 2007, 21:23

Any chance you can rig a lean to instead..maybe even using a bike cover as a roof,wind/constant friction take there toll.

**hospitalfood** · 16th October 2007, 21:44

great choice of bike, use a garage myself at present so no idea really but if your carefull covering it when hot the cover may be able to be kept away from the pipe.
bikez.com have all the specs which will give you dimensions for the XB12R.
they are not massive as you probably know, typical 600 sport cover should be ok...??

**ajturbo** · 17th October 2007, 07:00

Originally Posted by Scarydog

Yes, will have to be careful but it's going to be stored outside so have to have a cover

well if you live in the newlands area... we have a corner of our garage that is reserved for buell's only... right next to my bedroom... if you would rather it be behind a LOCKED garage door.. you are more than welcome..

NOTE: this offer is for BUELL"S only....

yes mine is lonely

**Scarydog** · 17th October 2007, 19:24

Hey, thanks for the offer AJ! Unfortunately I am in Hataitai :-(

Thanks everyone for the cover advice, the sizing was a bit confusing!!

Nathan

**dwnundabkr** · 17th October 2007, 21:07

just asking if any of the buell owners of any mods yet, i did the breather hoses in the weekend went for a ride last nite seams to work, may not be much though, also there is feed back from the induction it is a little louder.
looking to to the race ecm and pipe as well as filter next

**ajturbo** · 17th October 2007, 22:40

Originally Posted by dwnundabkr

just asking if any of the buell owners of any mods yet, i did the breather hoses in the weekend went for a ride last nite seams to work, may not be much though, also there is feed back from the induction it is a little louder.
looking to to the race ecm and pipe as well as filter next

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