Lightweight Travel Cover

[N3xuS]

I'm trying to find a lightweight cover to use on my 2005 LT. I have a nice heavy cover but it takes up to much valuable space when traveling. The ones that I have seen rolls up into a small drawstring bag but can't seem to find anything like this when I do a search on the net. Thanks for your help.

[NOGILLS2]

E-Z Touring has a 1/2 cover and full cover. You'll have to call them for order.www.eztourng.com (http://www.eztourng.com)
you can check them at the website.

[mpillis]

I am going to Montana in 9 days and wanted a 1/2 cover to save space also. After reading numerous posts here about covers I ordered an EZ touring cover. It will take up 1/4th of the space. I don't know how dry it will keep the bike yet but will soon see.

[Ranger6]

The EZ Touring half cover won't keep your ride dry in a driving rain, but it does serve well as a dew cover, as well as covering up your cockpit and your farkles from "curious" eyes.

[BLBantz]

http://www.tour-king.com

$44 delivered for the half cover. Fits in the drawstring bag you described. Waterproof. 20 second install. I love it. Even on short stops it keeps the sun from baking the radio, seats and extras and also keeps prying eyes and hands off.

[oldschool78]

I have a need for a half cover also and am leaning toward the Nelson-Rigg UV-2000. It's waterproof whereas the Tour-king and EZtouring are only water resistant. Water resistant + rain =wet bike.

[oldschool78]

I take back my earlier comment. The EZtouring website says their covers are
"triple coated for waterproof, ultraviolet and fire retardant protection".

[TMH]

I have a need for a half cover also and am leaning toward the Nelson-Rigg UV-2000. It's waterproof whereas the Tour-king and EZtouring are only water resistant. Water resistant + rain =wet bike.
+1 on the Nelson-Rigg. I've never used one on the LT, but I use it daily on the RT. Light, easy on-and-off, and can be stuff-packed fairly small. Kept bike relatively dry through days where she sat in driving rain. Because of the way it fits, it does not contact the seat, so my seat was always dry.

Tom

[BLBantz]

Don't know what the web site says, but my bike has been in several hard rains with the Tour-King and came away dry. Withstood the wind well also.

[gulfxray]

OK, I know I am waaay late to this, but I wanted to post my experience with the EZ touring cover in case someone later on used the search engine... ;)

I use my cover every day, year round, at work to keep the sun/rain/etc. off the bike.

My first EZ touring cover ripped after only 7 months when I was removing it. I wasn't rough, didn't catch on a corner or sharp object, wasn't jerked, etc. It just ripped.

I got in touch with the owner and arranged a mutually agreeable deal for a replacement.

My 2nd cover ripped yesterday as I was unrolling it an preparing to put it on the bike - it was less than 1.5yrs old. I was even more 'gentle' with this one after my previous experience.

Both covers faded quickly after only a couple months use - perhaps they aren't the best for day-in day-out use like I need. I never stored the covers wet - they were hung in the garage to air dry if needed.

Nevertheless, it is my opinion that they tear waaaay to easily and don't last near long enough for me to warrant the price or recommend them.

Now, on the plus side. They are light weight and can be folded up small if the need arises. They seem to be well made albeit out of some poor material. The owner was easy to deal with on the replacement.

My 3rd cover will be a different brand.

Please understand, this is just my personal opinion as a consumer -- I am not out to trash anyone, just trying to relate my experience...

[Brainfry]

http://www.aerostich.com/catalog/US/Aerostich-Ultralight-Bike-Cover-p-17131.html

This packs down REALLY small, VERY strong... lightweight... I take it everywhere... fits perfectly and looks great to boot.

B

[Tomakazie]

I too have the Tour King. Purchased it because of how small it packs up. Only problem is I have installed the RS oval mirrors on the handlebars. These get in the way of instillation. I still have to mark where they will poke through and cut some slits and then place velcro to close the hole once the cover is installed on the bike. If you have not tried the RS mirrors on your LT, you should. I seldom use the stock mirrors.

[Hilton]

Don't know about the Tour King, or EZ. Liked the look of the EZ when I saw them installed, but went with the 3/4 Geza instead. Echo previous post about RS mirrors too, but prevents many covers from fitting well. The stretch in the Geza accomodates these higher mirrors well, and a cheap lightweight plastic cover (ie painters drop sheet from the hardware store) stops any frog drowner from wetting the ride. I use a length of stretch cord (4mm dia) and ss hooks to fasten base. All pack up small in the supplied cover with drawer string. Cheers

[meese]

I use a Dowco Guardian half cover. Packs small, is reasonably water proof, and clears the RS mirrors just fine. The price was good at under $40 and I have no complaints.

The Geza is a good cover and fits well, but isn't waterproof and will eventually wear thin if you stretch it too far too many times. I got several years of daily use out of mine, and would have bought another except for the non-waterproof thing.